- Warm and approachable
- Humanistic listening
- Kink friendly
About David
David Mayes is a counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works in talking therapies and uses a humanistic, client-centred style that aims to make people feel welcome and heard. David is approachable and polite in sessions and seeks to create a calm space where people can speak openly about difficult matters.
He has supported people with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety and stress, addictions and substance misuse, grief and bereavement, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He also works with concerns such as codependency, ADHD, self-esteem, anger and career-related strain.
David has experience across different settings, including IAPT, the NHS, and a forensic environment. He has worked both in person and with people from other countries. This variety means he is used to different life situations and practical constraints when arranging sessions.
In therapy he aims to be genuine and empathic. Sessions focus on listening, helping people make sense of their experiences, and supporting them to set practical steps forward. He is comfortable discussing sexuality, kink and alternative lifestyles, and pays attention to cultural and identity factors when they matter to the person in front of him.
People who prefer a warm, non-judgemental listener may find his way of working helpful. To begin, clients use the site process to match and book, then arrange appointments that fit around their lives.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
David primarily uses a client-centred, humanistic approach that focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of him. This style means sessions aim to build trust, reflect what the client says, and support them to find their own solutions for problems like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns and codependency.The humanistic emphasis is on being genuine and empathic. The therapist will encourage people to speak about their feelings and life circumstances, and will help identify practical steps to manage stress, addiction-related concerns or difficulties with intimacy. This approach suits people who want a collaborative, respectful space rather than a directive programme.
Finding the right method is part of the process. David works with each person to decide what feels most useful, based on their goals and preferences. That might mean trying different ways of structuring sessions until a good fit is reached.
Session formats supported by this profile were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access a counsellor who has experience with particular issues or cultural backgrounds regardless of location.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of issues does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centred, humanistic approach that focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of experience and has worked in IAPT, the NHS and a forensic setting, as well as online and by phone.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can arrange sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.