David Mayes, BACP

David Mayes is a counsellor who works in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP registration, and has eight years of experience supporting people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and bereavement. David works in a warm, approachable way so people feel safe to talk about difficult topics.

He adopts a client-centred approach, which means he listens carefully and follows each person’s pace. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, whether that is relationship or intimacy questions, trauma and abuse, or difficulties with self-esteem and motivation. He is also comfortable discussing kink and alternative sexual culture without judgement.

David has practised in a variety of settings, including IAPT, the NHS, and in forensic services such as prison work. He has experience with both face-to-face work and remote sessions, and has seen domestic and international clients. This background informs a practical style that aims to make therapy straightforward and accessible.

People who come to him often want support with life changes, grief, parenting stress, career crossroads, or managing ADHD and compassion fatigue. He will help break problems into manageable steps and work on useful ways to cope and move forward. Conversations are plain and direct, not full of jargon.

He welcomes people from diverse cultural backgrounds and is aware of racial and identity concerns, especially those relating to Chinese and South East Asian experience. If you want a calm, polite and respectful counsellor who listens first, David may be a good fit.

How client-centred work translates to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's lead. The counsellor creates space for people to speak freely and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for issues like relationship concerns, grief, anxiety and identity questions.

In practice David uses simple, everyday conversation to build understanding and trust. He will work with each person to decide how therapy should proceed, tailoring sessions to fit their goals and needs. Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and removing travel time, which can help with continuity. Remote sessions can also allow work across different time zones for international clients. Because the biography does not specify exact session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know whether video, phone or other arrangements are available. The therapist will discuss what format suits your situation and try to match sessions to your daily routine.