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David Mayes, BACP

A warm, person-centred counsellor

8 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Mayes is a counsellor who brings eight years of experience to his practice. He works in the United Kingdom and uses a warm, human-centred style to help people facing anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

David welcomes straightforward conversations about difficult topics. He often supports people with trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, and intimacy-related concerns.

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Background and approach

He also works with stress, anger, self-esteem, career worries and the ups and downs of life change. His approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Sessions tend to focus on listening, understanding and helping clients find their own solutions rather than prescribing steps to follow.

Clients have seen him for short and longer-term work. He has experience in NHS settings, IAPT services and a forensic environment, and he has delivered therapy both face to face and online. He says this variety has helped him adapt his way of working to different needs and situations.

David aims to make sessions feel welcoming and approachable. He emphasises politeness, respect for individuality and a non-judgemental attitude. He is also open to discussing sexuality and alternative practices when relevant to a client’s concerns.

Practical matters are arranged online: sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. International clients can be supported and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.

How Client-Centred Therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard, and offers a non-judgemental space to talk. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship worries, grief and recovery from addiction by supporting people to make sense of their feelings and decide what changes they want to try.

David’s human-centred style means he focuses on being genuine and empathic rather than imposing a set plan. He will work collaboratively with each person to find the best way to proceed, discussing goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they shape the pace and focus of the work based on what the client needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls suit longer conversations where visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help when someone prefers brief, written exchanges or needs flexibility around work or caregiving commitments. These options make attending therapy easier for people with different schedules and locations.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and stress. Additional areas include self-esteem, career worries, ADHD and caregiver strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is welcoming and human-centred, focusing on listening and empathy. Sessions aim to help people explore their thoughts and find their own solutions rather than following a fixed programme.
What experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience across NHS, IAPT and forensic settings. He has worked with people in both short-term and longer-term therapy, and delivered in-person and remote sessions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. He works with people both within the UK and abroad.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow different levels of convenience and interaction.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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