David Exall

David Exall is an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with over 25 years of clinical practice. A qualified humanistic therapist since 1999, his work integrates psychodynamic and relational approaches to provide thoughtful, tailored support across a broad range of psychological presentations.

As a MindsTree Associate, David has particular expertise in men’s mental health, supporting clients navigating professional responsibility, relational complexity and identity development. He has extensive experience training and supervising counsellors and psychotherapists, and has delivered workshops on emotional wellbeing in the UK and internationally, including in Palestine, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

Specialist Areas

Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, work-related stress, dissociation, trauma and complex PTSD, emotional and sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, divorce, family dynamics, sexual and gender identity, self-esteem, bereavement and life transitions.

Max James

Max is a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and throuples. He offers a thoughtful and non-judgmental space to explore recurring patterns, relational dynamics and psychosocial stressors.

His work is informed by an awareness of class, race and disability, and he works predominantly within the queer community. Max has particular experience supporting trans and gender-questioning individuals, sex workers, and clients navigating non-normative sexual expression (including BDSM/Kink) and non-monogamous relationship structures.