Welcome to my profile. Hello there, my name is David. I am a talking therapies counsellor licensed in the UK with over 6 years of experience. I have worked with a diverse range of clients with many varied concerns such as depression, stress & anxiety, substance misuse & addictions including porn and bereavement & loss just to name a few.
I have also helped people with relationship/sexuality issues and trauma/abuse. I am kink/alternative lifestyle friendly and am more than happy to work with people on these issues. I am a mixed race counsellor that has a good understanding of racial/cultural and identity issues. Particularly in regards to Chinese/South East Asian.
I have seen clients short and long term with experience working face to face in a range of different settings such as IAPT, the NHS and in a forensic setting (prison) as well as online and over the phone. Both domestic and international.
My therapy style is first and foremost welcoming, friendly and easily approachable. This allows my clients to feel at ease which allows them to open up and explore their issues. I honestly believe in treating people in a polite manner and respecting everyone's individuality. My approach is humanistic which means that I am genuine and empathic.
I respect the courage it takes to enter therapy and am here to help bring about the change you want for yourself. Together we can achieve a real and lasting impact. I believe in empowering my clients on their journey to becoming the best possible version of themselves.
Would love to hear from you, to have the chance to enter into your world and work alongside you.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
AddictionsRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseGriefIntimacy
Additional areas of focus: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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #381621
Reviews
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David is open and supportive. He's well considered in his responses and listens attentively, but can also challenge lines of thinking when I'd been receptive to that.
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
David is a wonderful therapist. He is direct but kind, and helps you navigate your own feelings with guidance and insightful information.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
An excellent therapist - would highly recommend. Kind and patient to a fault
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
I had a great session with David. He understood my problems straight away, was very professional, yet I really liked his human touch.
Thank you very much
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
David gave his insights in addressing my situation with marriage. He gave other thoughts that have helped me with my decision making.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Extremely helpful and understanding. I have been under his guidance for over a year and saw improvement just within a few weeks of sessions. I highly recommend his expertise.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
David is great - I feel like I could easily talk to him about everything. I’ve only just started with him and it’s going well.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
David has suprised me in a very positive way and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
David truly took his time to try and understand the struggles I'm going through. He's very kind and actually fun to talk with.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
David is fantastic. Irreplaceable
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David is a great listener and knows what is relevant in the conversation and to guide towards the underlying issues. He is very kind and I know we will come to a satisfying result.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
David is wonderful, pragmatic and straight forward about things. He is helping me through a difficult period and is really helping me work on my self confidence. Would highly recommend his services.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
At the moment am loving the experience
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
David is the kind of person most individuals navigating modern issues needs. He can relate to my intersectionality and myriad of overlapping issues so easily, I don’t even realise he’s doing it. He’s amazing.
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very useful and helpful
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very approachable and respectful, allowing me to convey what I need and assisting where I may be forgetting part of the problem or my own feelings. Very helpful!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
In all honesty I truly benefited with my therapist David, he helped me learn the situation I was in & gave me supportive advice & practical ways to handle the situation thus I would recommend David as a therapist
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
David is an excellent therapist with a lot of patience and empathy. I feel like he really cares about his clients and always tries his best to listen and support. There was one time I was feeling sad and wanted to schedule a call immediately, although his agenda was fully booked he still tried to make it work later that day which I’m extremely grateful for. I would definitely recommend David to anyone that is looking for a kind, professional therapist.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Absolutely loved my sessions with David. He is kind and has a good sense of humour. He is really good at summarising my thoughts, feelings and situation, and able to give me a prod when I struggle to find the right words. He has helped me crystalise random thoughts and find a way forward.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
David has been an absolute pillar in my journey towards self improvement. It helps me recognising the negative behavioural pattern that hold me back, while allowing me space to feel the way I need to feel about them and walk away from them with grace. He also validates and celebrates with me my improvements and wins which I really need as easily tend to focus on fixing the wrongs instead of letting the good shine
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
After just a few sessions, David has helped me to reframe a few issues. He is skilled at listening to what is said and what is NOT said, and asking questions that help me deepen understanding. He is respectful while also being a partner to help me think and talk through what is going on!
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Been great, really helped me to turn things around - thanks!
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Fantastic therapist. Lovely guy, very empathetic, and understanding of my issues. Would recommended highly to anyone dealing with stress, family issues, or social/work anxiety
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning addictions
Thank you for your help!
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and eating disorders
My experience with David has been brilliant. I was dealing several issues, both ones I was aware of and ones that were so subconscious I couldn’t quite place what was wrong. During the past two months David has helped me accept and understand events in my past and how they have affected my life now, and how to move forward and stop being so negative towards myself. He has equipped me with the tools I need to be happier, more confident, and more positive. I can’t thank you enough for all your help David.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
It's only been a few sessions but better help has been so helpful for me
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
David has been really helpful to me. Kind and smart and lots of good advise
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and intimacy-related issues
David really understands what I have been through and going through. The topics we have been discussing have left me feeling a lot better after our sessions and I can see changes in my own self emotionally off the back of these calls.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
David is an empathetic and intuitive person who is really easy to talk to. There have been multiple occasions where he has provided useful insights into issues I've been struggling with, which have really helped me to get to a better headspace. I highly recommend him!
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Working with David the past few months has been so insightful and helpful, not only giving me the space to work through my thoughts and emotions but also there for a good pick me up chat as well if required! Connecting the dots between problems past and present as well as unpacking big things changing in my life was all super helpful.
The difference therapy has made personally has been really great and that’s all thanks to David working with me so cannot recommend enough!
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Really enjoying my sessions with David Mayes, great listener and offers insight into problems I have without judgement. From the get go he's been really easy to talk to and actively engaged in what I'm saying.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
David has really helped me in a few various ways. I’ve felt very comfortable in his presence and he has always been a great professional. Thank you again!
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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