David Mayes, BACP
Client-centered counsellor for complex life challenges
- Addictions and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
- Online and international
About David Mayes
David Mayes is a UK-based counsellor with eight years of practice delivering client-centered therapeutic support for a wide range of life challenges. He works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, substance misuse and addictions including pornography, bereavement and loss, relationship and sexuality concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He is also experienced supporting issues around intimacy, family and parenting, anger, self-esteem, career change, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
His work is inclusive of kink and alternative sexual cultures and he takes a nonjudgmental approach to matters of sexuality and identity. As a mixed-race practitioner, he brings a considered awareness of racial, cultural and identity factors, with specific understanding of Chinese and South East Asian experiences. David has supported both short-term and longer-term clients across a variety of settings, including IAPT services, the NHS and a forensic context such as prison, as well as through online and telephone work that has reached domestic and international clients.
Practising with a humanistic, client-centered stance, he aims to be welcoming, approachable and genuinely empathic, creating a space where people can explore their concerns at their own pace. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting his professional commitment to established standards of practice. David focuses on empowering clients to make meaningful change and to move toward the version of life they want to build for themselves.
His work is inclusive of kink and alternative sexual cultures and he takes a nonjudgmental approach to matters of sexuality and identity. As a mixed-race practitioner, he brings a considered awareness of racial, cultural and identity factors, with specific understanding of Chinese and South East Asian experiences. David has supported both short-term and longer-term clients across a variety of settings, including IAPT services, the NHS and a forensic context such as prison, as well as through online and telephone work that has reached domestic and international clients.
Practising with a humanistic, client-centered stance, he aims to be welcoming, approachable and genuinely empathic, creating a space where people can explore their concerns at their own pace. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting his professional commitment to established standards of practice. David focuses on empowering clients to make meaningful change and to move toward the version of life they want to build for themselves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Mayes have?
David Mayes has 8 years of experience in counselling and therapeutic work.
Is David Mayes a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does David Mayes provide therapy?
David Mayes provides therapy in English.
Where is David Mayes located?
David Mayes is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with David Mayes as my therapist?
You can work with David Mayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does David Mayes work with international clients?
Yes, David Mayes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Mayes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered Care Delivered Online
Client-Centered Therapy is the primary approach used by David Mayes. This humanistic method focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation while the therapist offers empathy and genuine understanding. It can be particularly helpful for people working through relationship difficulties, grief, identity concerns and the emotional impact of trauma or addiction.
Because therapy is collaborative, finding the right way of working is part of the process. David will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful - whether that means exploring emotions at depth, developing coping strategies or focusing on relational patterns - and will adapt the approach to match goals, needs and personal preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which together offer flexibility for busy schedules, different comfort levels and clients who live abroad. These remote formats make it easier to attend sessions without travel, to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care across locations, while still working with registered professionals and therapists who use client-centered principles.