Men's Mental Health
Men's Mental Health
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Male-Focused Therapy
Male-Focused Therapy
Traditional masculinity and social expectations can be significant extra barriers for men seeking therapy.
I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges through male-focused therapy.
'Fixing' the 'Problem'
'Fixing' the 'Problem'
Men often believe they should be able to 'fix' their 'problems' alone, despite being discouraged from developing the skills or tools needed.
Together, we will identify and build on your existing strengths, whilst developing new skills through self-awareness and acceptance. Understanding and expressing your thoughts and emotions will allow you to lead a genuine, happy and satisfying life. Relationships will feel more fulfilling and meaningful.
Validating Masculinity
Validating Masculinity
It's common to hear about 'traditional masculinity' or 'toxic masculinity', but what is masculinity?
Together, we will explore your genuine masculine identity and its positive impact on your self-esteem, relationships and social position.
Strength in Vulnerability
Strength in Vulnerability
Taking your first step into therapy is already a courageous step into vulnerability. It's an essential part of exploring difficult issues and emotional challenges.
Together, we will develop your skills for working with vulnerability and learn to untap the powerful benefits in an affirmative space.
Why Men Seek Therapy
Why Men Seek Therapy
All men will experience thoughts or feelings that are difficult, painful or unwanted at some point during their lives, yet most men aren't given the skills, tools or space to explore and understand them.
Therapy is an effective way to develop those skills and tools in a space where it is safe to explore with the support of a trained and experienced counsellor.
Specific issues men may explore in therapy
Specific issues men may explore in therapy
There are many reasons that men seek therapy, and often a combination of reasons will have prompted your search for a counsellor.
Below are some of the specific issues that men find male-focused therapy useful to explore, free from judgement and societal expectations.
Depression, anxiety, loneliness
Work and identity
Fatherhood
Masculinity and identity
Relationship difficulties
Sex and sexual identity
Anger and irritability
Low self-esteem, body image
Suicidal ideation
Intersectionality in therapy
Intersectionality in therapy
Being a man is a significant part of your identity, but it may not be the main or only reason for seeking therapy.
It is still important to make sure that you work with a counsellor who understands and affirms the reality and impact of masculinity and the male experience.
If you would like to discuss male-focused therapy or any of the issues above in more detail or still have questions about whether therapy is right for you, please get in touch using one of the links below.
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