Male Counselling in Camperdown, NSW

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John Hristoforidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Camperdown, NSW 2050
Clients can present to therapy for a variety of reasons. On the other hand, clients can feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to begin with therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Where together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
Clients can present to therapy for a variety of reasons. On the other hand, clients can feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to begin with therapy. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Where together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
(02) 9100 0965 View (02) 9100 0965
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Patrick McGrath
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Camperdown, NSW 2050
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
(02) 8074 5482 View (02) 8074 5482
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makingsensecounselling.com
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Camperdown, NSW 2050
Coaching supports a life-enhancing focus, to systematically achieve goals for a better work-life balance, stress management, enhancing relationships and the engagement of a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Across all ages growth and learning never stops as we respond to the inevitability of life changes. My expertise as a mental health coach and a counsellor lies in collaborating with your strengths, courage and willingness to solve your problems, heal your pain and make you feel better about yourself. I am passionate about empowering wellbeing, enhancing self-belief and building resilience. I am best able to help by connecting with you on a meaningful level to generate clarity to your personal challenges and to facilitate the opening up of possibilities for you now, and for your future.
Coaching supports a life-enhancing focus, to systematically achieve goals for a better work-life balance, stress management, enhancing relationships and the engagement of a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Across all ages growth and learning never stops as we respond to the inevitability of life changes. My expertise as a mental health coach and a counsellor lies in collaborating with your strengths, courage and willingness to solve your problems, heal your pain and make you feel better about yourself. I am passionate about empowering wellbeing, enhancing self-belief and building resilience. I am best able to help by connecting with you on a meaningful level to generate clarity to your personal challenges and to facilitate the opening up of possibilities for you now, and for your future.
(02) 8503 4107 View (02) 8503 4107
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Dylan Nicholls
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Camperdown, NSW 2050
Since 2019, I have worked as a psychologist in private practice, child/adolescent mental health, as well as adult mental health services, including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health service. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive using evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR.
Since 2019, I have worked as a psychologist in private practice, child/adolescent mental health, as well as adult mental health services, including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health service. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive using evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR.
(02) 9100 0301 View (02) 9100 0301

More Therapists Nearby

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Clear Day Counselling and Coaching Services
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
If you are someone struggling with self confidence and social or perfor mance anxiety, we can help.
Do you struggle with confidence, or are you having problems with relationships? Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems? If you do you're not alone we can help. Are you having problems, at work with difficult people, are you having difficulty with confidence in social settings, do you struggle to cope with life because you are just overwhelmed by it all. At Clear Day Counseling and Coaching Services we help people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, confidence and drug and alcohol use problems. We're friendly, professional and highly trained. We can help you get your confidence and enthusiasm for life
If you are someone struggling with self confidence and social or perfor mance anxiety, we can help.
Do you struggle with confidence, or are you having problems with relationships? Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems? If you do you're not alone we can help. Are you having problems, at work with difficult people, are you having difficulty with confidence in social settings, do you struggle to cope with life because you are just overwhelmed by it all. At Clear Day Counseling and Coaching Services we help people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, confidence and drug and alcohol use problems. We're friendly, professional and highly trained. We can help you get your confidence and enthusiasm for life
(02) 9100 0799 View (02) 9100 0799
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Michael Booth
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
I offer treatment for clients with chronic pain conditions and those suffering the effects of exposure to traumatic experiences or prolonged stress. The chronic pain conditions I treat include: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain and others. Some chronic pain conditions defy being labelled. Most clients can expect a substantial reduction in their symptoms or to become completely symptom free. I also offer help to those suffering the effects of trauma or prolonged stress including PTSD, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
I offer treatment for clients with chronic pain conditions and those suffering the effects of exposure to traumatic experiences or prolonged stress. The chronic pain conditions I treat include: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain and others. Some chronic pain conditions defy being labelled. Most clients can expect a substantial reduction in their symptoms or to become completely symptom free. I also offer help to those suffering the effects of trauma or prolonged stress including PTSD, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
(02) 9159 6937 View (02) 9159 6937
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iflow Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
(02) 8766 0541 View (02) 8766 0541
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Daniel Silver
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Balmain, NSW 2041
I work with people who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or sleep disturbance, as well as difficulties related to personality, identity, neurodiversity or sexuality.
I work with people who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or sleep disturbance, as well as difficulties related to personality, identity, neurodiversity or sexuality.
(03) 6159 0102 View (03) 6159 0102
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Brodie Newman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
You deserve to live a life of abundance and happiness, I believe all hu mans are innately good and I hope to support you in your journey so that you too may go forth into the world and shine your light. Engaging in therapy can be intimidating and might feel a little daunting, I hear you and see you. It's okay to feel scared, but trust me when I say if you take the leap and have some faith that things can and will get better. My intention is to guide and support you to become everything you want to be and find solstice within your experience so that you can live your life with peace and harmony at the forefront.
You deserve to live a life of abundance and happiness, I believe all hu mans are innately good and I hope to support you in your journey so that you too may go forth into the world and shine your light. Engaging in therapy can be intimidating and might feel a little daunting, I hear you and see you. It's okay to feel scared, but trust me when I say if you take the leap and have some faith that things can and will get better. My intention is to guide and support you to become everything you want to be and find solstice within your experience so that you can live your life with peace and harmony at the forefront.
(02) 4307 6771 View (02) 4307 6771
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Johnny Kieran-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Darlington, NSW 2008
My name is Johnny (he/they). I am an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I am interested in working LGBTQIA+ people, young people, survivors of trauma, people experiencing relationship difficulties, people wanting to learn more about who they are, people who use addictive behaviours as a way of managing, including drugs, alcohol, self-harm, eating disordered behaviours and thoughts of suicide. I understand how hard it can be to talk about traumatic experiences and I strive to bring warmth, partnership, acceptance and compassion to all my work.
My name is Johnny (he/they). I am an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I am interested in working LGBTQIA+ people, young people, survivors of trauma, people experiencing relationship difficulties, people wanting to learn more about who they are, people who use addictive behaviours as a way of managing, including drugs, alcohol, self-harm, eating disordered behaviours and thoughts of suicide. I understand how hard it can be to talk about traumatic experiences and I strive to bring warmth, partnership, acceptance and compassion to all my work.
(02) 9100 0621 View (02) 9100 0621
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Dr William Kirkpatrick
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
As an integrative therapist I work in a client-centred with hu manistic values, integrating various skills and techniques from a range of psychotherapies including: CBT, ACT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and mindfulness.
Ultimately I am hu man like you with a story and life experiences like you. As a Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist I can offer you support at this time with: anger, anxiety (general, health, panic, specific phobia, social), attachment, bereavement, complicated grief, CPTSD, depression, impact of cancer, life transitions, low self-esteem, managing emotions, neurodevelopment (ASD, ADHD, FAS), personality disorders (BPD), PTSD, relationship problems, self-harm, self-identity, stress management, substance abuse (alcohol, illicit, prescribed), suicidal thoughts, trauma (combat, emotional, physical, sexual).
As an integrative therapist I work in a client-centred with hu manistic values, integrating various skills and techniques from a range of psychotherapies including: CBT, ACT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and mindfulness.
Ultimately I am hu man like you with a story and life experiences like you. As a Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist I can offer you support at this time with: anger, anxiety (general, health, panic, specific phobia, social), attachment, bereavement, complicated grief, CPTSD, depression, impact of cancer, life transitions, low self-esteem, managing emotions, neurodevelopment (ASD, ADHD, FAS), personality disorders (BPD), PTSD, relationship problems, self-harm, self-identity, stress management, substance abuse (alcohol, illicit, prescribed), suicidal thoughts, trauma (combat, emotional, physical, sexual).
(08) 9560 6957 View (08) 9560 6957
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Giorgio Salmistraro
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I work with single or few parts of the the individual 'Self' recognizing we are a composition of many Sub-Personalities.
Life can be exciting and challenging. The most difficult challenge of all is to learn be open and realize we often repeat the same mistakes times again and wonder: "Why is this happening to me ?" We build patterns of behavior which we repeat as we are blindfolded without even realizing it. If you realize your patterns are ruining your life and the life of the people you love I am here to support you. If you are a man and you realize your ANGER is affecting your family life and you want to sort it out, feel free to contact me. The anger you feel is about protecting and defending the people you love never to be uses against them.
I work with single or few parts of the the individual 'Self' recognizing we are a composition of many Sub-Personalities.
Life can be exciting and challenging. The most difficult challenge of all is to learn be open and realize we often repeat the same mistakes times again and wonder: "Why is this happening to me ?" We build patterns of behavior which we repeat as we are blindfolded without even realizing it. If you realize your patterns are ruining your life and the life of the people you love I am here to support you. If you are a man and you realize your ANGER is affecting your family life and you want to sort it out, feel free to contact me. The anger you feel is about protecting and defending the people you love never to be uses against them.
(02) 8609 3995 View (02) 8609 3995
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Dipak Jilka
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I bring specialised experience in addictions and men’s mental health.
There are times in our lives when we get that sinking feeling that something is not right. Such moments often follow major life events, such as grieving for a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, moving countries, facing health issues or even children leaving home and retirement. Other times, they appear from nowhere. Resulting feelings can be so pervasive that they impact our mental, emotional and physical well-being, creating conflict in relationships and impact our ability to function. They may also start manifesting in one’s seeking isolation, inability to see joy in life and can lead to depressive conditions.
I bring specialised experience in addictions and men’s mental health.
There are times in our lives when we get that sinking feeling that something is not right. Such moments often follow major life events, such as grieving for a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, moving countries, facing health issues or even children leaving home and retirement. Other times, they appear from nowhere. Resulting feelings can be so pervasive that they impact our mental, emotional and physical well-being, creating conflict in relationships and impact our ability to function. They may also start manifesting in one’s seeking isolation, inability to see joy in life and can lead to depressive conditions.
(02) 9159 6091 View (02) 9159 6091
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Goodsky Mental Health Retreat - Holistic, Natural
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Return home and be supported with further treatment, coaching, nutrition and dietetics plus continued case management to ensure results and ongoing support if needed.
Goodsky provides case- managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
Return home and be supported with further treatment, coaching, nutrition and dietetics plus continued case management to ensure results and ongoing support if needed.
Goodsky provides case- managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
(07) 4243 4810 View (07) 4243 4810
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Ernst Meyer Somatic Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Together we will be not just " manage" symptoms but address them.
Do you feel like the music has stopped in your life? Are feelings of anxiety and depression getting in the way of living life? Has living life become a burden? Are you feeling too tired and exhausted to enjoy life? Are the shadows of past traumas affecting your life? Are you at times feeling helpless, powerless, hopeless? Do you lack energy and vitality? Are you feeling isolated, alone, lonely, or like the odd one out? Is there so much going on in your life that you feel like you can't breathe any longer? Are people telling you that there is something wrong with you, or do you feel so about yourself?
Together we will be not just " manage" symptoms but address them.
Do you feel like the music has stopped in your life? Are feelings of anxiety and depression getting in the way of living life? Has living life become a burden? Are you feeling too tired and exhausted to enjoy life? Are the shadows of past traumas affecting your life? Are you at times feeling helpless, powerless, hopeless? Do you lack energy and vitality? Are you feeling isolated, alone, lonely, or like the odd one out? Is there so much going on in your life that you feel like you can't breathe any longer? Are people telling you that there is something wrong with you, or do you feel so about yourself?
(02) 9100 0096 View (02) 9100 0096
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Anthony Arpino (Proud Place Therapy)
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marrickville, NSW 2204
I provide empathetic and non-judgemental support to adolescents (16+), adults and older adults from the queer, transgender, gender-questioning (LGBTQIA+) and neurodivergent communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only). I can help you to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression, improve your mental health, enhance your relationships, explore your sexual/gender identities, work through 'coming out', increase self-esteem or navigate life changes. Life today can be challenging and, at times, seeking therapy can help you work through life's difficulties in a safe, supported way.
I provide empathetic and non-judgemental support to adolescents (16+), adults and older adults from the queer, transgender, gender-questioning (LGBTQIA+) and neurodivergent communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only). I can help you to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression, improve your mental health, enhance your relationships, explore your sexual/gender identities, work through 'coming out', increase self-esteem or navigate life changes. Life today can be challenging and, at times, seeking therapy can help you work through life's difficulties in a safe, supported way.
(02) 9100 0554 View (02) 9100 0554
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Dr Gabe Marranci- IFS -Act Right Now Counselling
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, dissociation, or any challenges impacting your relationships and daily life, I'm here to help you right now. with me you will rediscover your true Self and find joy again. I've helped many like you navigate their toughest times when other solutions haven't worked. My approach is compassionate and personalised, drawing on methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Metacognitive Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and Somatic Therapy. On Google Reviews you can read my clients' experience.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, dissociation, or any challenges impacting your relationships and daily life, I'm here to help you right now. with me you will rediscover your true Self and find joy again. I've helped many like you navigate their toughest times when other solutions haven't worked. My approach is compassionate and personalised, drawing on methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Metacognitive Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and Somatic Therapy. On Google Reviews you can read my clients' experience.
(02) 8403 0602 View (02) 8403 0602
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Reinier Moolman
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Psychotherapy is implemented in a unique fashion. You sign up for one of the following packages or workshops that matches your specific challenge: 1. Anxiety Warrior (10 session package integrating CBT, Mindfulness, and Relaxation therapy). 2. Depression: Searching for the light ( 12 session package integrating Behaviour activation, lifestyle focused intervention, Meaning and Inner-Child focused therapy). 3. Bereavement/Grief (6 session package integrating 4 Tasks of Worden). 4. Disability support (Year-long psychotherapy support integrating differently-abled mindset and positive psychological techniques).
Psychotherapy is implemented in a unique fashion. You sign up for one of the following packages or workshops that matches your specific challenge: 1. Anxiety Warrior (10 session package integrating CBT, Mindfulness, and Relaxation therapy). 2. Depression: Searching for the light ( 12 session package integrating Behaviour activation, lifestyle focused intervention, Meaning and Inner-Child focused therapy). 3. Bereavement/Grief (6 session package integrating 4 Tasks of Worden). 4. Disability support (Year-long psychotherapy support integrating differently-abled mindset and positive psychological techniques).
(08) 7184 4746 View (08) 7184 4746
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Jayde Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician who has experience with, and a passion for, working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked across a variety of environments including the education department, youth suicide prevention, mining and extraction, employment services, employee assistance provision and NDIS environments.I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance. I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through adversity and change.Please contact me for session times I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician who has experience with, and a passion for, working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked across a variety of environments including the education department, youth suicide prevention, mining and extraction, employment services, employee assistance provision and NDIS environments.I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance. I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through adversity and change.Please contact me for session times I look forward to hearing from you.
(08) 6117 8458 View (08) 6117 8458
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Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I have helped many people move from the pain of addiction to leading fulfilled and better lives.
You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker recently and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You might be in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.
I have helped many people move from the pain of addiction to leading fulfilled and better lives.
You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker recently and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You might be in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.
(02) 4504 0389 View (02) 4504 0389

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Male Counsellors

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?

Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?

Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.