Support with Men’s Issues

Struggles

21 Dec

Men can experience emotional and psychological difficulties in ways that are often shaped by expectations around strength, responsibility, and self-reliance. Many men grow up with limited space to talk openly about vulnerability, distress, or uncertainty, which can make seeking support feel unfamiliar or difficult.

Men’s issues may relate to relationships, work, identity, fatherhood, health, anger, low mood, anxiety, or major life changes. These experiences are not a sign of weakness — they are human responses to pressure, change, and lived experience. Support can offer a space to reflect, understand what is happening, and find ways forward that feel grounded and authentic.

You might recognise men’s issues if you…

Feel under pressure to cope alone or stay in control
Struggle to express emotions or talk about what you’re going through
Experience anger, irritability, or withdrawal rather than sadness
Feel low, anxious, or disconnected without knowing why
Are navigating changes related to work, relationships, fatherhood, or identity
Find it hard to ask for help, even when things feel overwhelming

How therapy can help

Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. The work is not about forcing you to talk in a particular way, but about finding a form of support that feels respectful, practical, and relevant to you.

Support can help you understand patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, improve relationships, and reconnect with a clearer sense of self and direction.

Approaches that may help with men’s issues

The following approaches are often helpful when working with men’s emotional and psychological wellbeing:

Counselling
Provides a supportive space to talk, reflect, and be heard without pressure or judgement.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Can help with anxiety, low mood, anger, stress, and unhelpful coping patterns.
Psychotherapy
Supports deeper exploration of identity, relationships, and long-standing patterns.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Focuses on relationships, role changes, and communication challenges.
Coaching
May be helpful when focusing on goals, direction, performance, or life transitions.

Therapists who work with men’s issues

Therapists supporting men with emotional and psychological difficulties

Featured

Gavin Mayes-Long

Counsellor offering humanistic, tailored therapy for men experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, and relational difficulties.

Nicholas Rennie

Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor offering compassionate, collaborative support for adults experiencing stress, low mood, and life transitions.

Paul Murphy

Person-Centred Counsellor offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space for adults experiencing emotional and relational difficulties.

Robyn Tate

Life Coach and Root Cause Therapy Practitioner supporting men to move beyond overwhelm and create lasting change.

Zoe Conn

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering practical, compassionate support for adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and low mood.

Finding the right support

Many men seek support later than they would have liked, often after carrying things alone for a long time. Reaching out does not mean you have failed — it means you are taking your experience seriously.

You are welcome to explore therapist profiles above, or to get in touch if you would like help finding a practitioner or approach that feels right for you.

Mabel Martinelli