David Mayes, BACP
David Mayes is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +13 more
About David
David Mayes is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He draws on eight years of experience to offer straightforward, compassionate support for people facing difficult life moments. He aims to create a calm, approachable space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
David’s work covers a wide range of concerns. He helps people with anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Background and approach
Relationship difficulties, parenting stress, career worries and low self-esteem are part of his day-to-day practice. He has experience in varied settings, including NHS and forensic work, and has carried out online and phone sessions for both domestic and international clients. This background informs his practical approach to sessions and his ability to adapt to different needs.
David uses a client-centred style, meaning he listens carefully and follows the person’s pace. He aims to be genuine and empathic so people feel able to explore sensitive topics. He is also comfortable discussing issues around attachment, abandonment, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and alternative sexual cultures including kink.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the individual wants to change. Practical coping ideas and clearer ways of thinking about problems are offered when useful. People who want a respectful, non-judgemental space to make sense of difficult feelings may find his approach helpful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381621 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
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Online support
David will work with each person to find the right way to approach their concerns. He will discuss what feels most useful and try different ways of working if needed. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process shaped by goals, preferences and the issues brought to therapy.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy lives or who cannot attend in person. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing and flexible scheduling. These options help make ongoing work simpler to maintain alongside daily commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be discussed with this counsellor?
He supports a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career worries.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s pace to help them talk through their concerns.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of practice experience and has worked in NHS, IAPT and forensic settings as well as providing online and telephone therapy.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as the credential listed.
Can sessions be delivered in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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