Therapy for Men

Although I work with both male and female clients, for men in particular taking that first step to get the support they need can feel especially hard.

Some problems get written off as 'just a man thing', and there are plenty of times when men may be told to 'deal with it', 'get over it', or even to 'put up or shut up'. Sometimes we can't even have a cold without it being branded 'man-flu', as though we're not allowed to even get ill!

But there's no real reason why men shouldn't be as prone as anyone else to feeling depressed, anxious, confused or lost (or even having a cold). Friends can often provide a sympathetic ear, but what about those times when you don't feel comfortable turning to them for help?

There are all kinds of reasons why you might not wish to address your problems with a female therapist, although any competent practitioner will be able to offer an effective level of service and support, regardless of their gender. For some men, working with a male therapist is experienced differently - perhaps because of some unspoken permission to be able to 'feel', or because of a greater sense of being instinctively understood. Whatever the reason you may prefer a male therapist, I can offer a safe and confidential environment where you can ask for, and receive, the support you need.

Therapy can provide things that you may not be able to experience elsewhere in your life - an opportunity to be taken seriously, to discuss your problems without fear of being judged or ridiculed, to be listened to and - most importantly - heard.