David Mayes , BACP

David Mayes is a UK-based counsellor who holds BACP accreditation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counselling in the United Kingdom. With eight years of experience, David has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, substance misuse and addictions - including problematic pornography use - bereavement and loss, relationship and sexuality issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties.

He is openly kink and alternative lifestyle friendly and is comfortable working with clients on sexuality and intimacy challenges. As a mixed-race practitioner, David brings an informed sensitivity to racial, cultural and identity matters, with particular insight into Chinese and South East Asian perspectives. His clinical work has taken place across multiple settings, including IAPT services, the NHS, forensic environments such as prisons, and via remote channels for both domestic and international clients.

David’s approach is rooted in humanistic, client-centered practice: he aims to be genuine, empathic and approachable so people can feel at ease exploring their concerns. He emphasizes respect for each person’s individuality and works collaboratively to support meaningful change. David focuses on empowering clients to develop coping strategies and personal growth, helping them move toward the outcomes they want to achieve.