Male Counselling in Ashford, ENG
We all experience difficult times in our lives, times when we can't make sense and feel stuck.It may be a life event such as bereavement, relationship break up or illness which has left you in need of support, or you may not be able to pinpoint what you feel is wrong. Often we have ways of coping with emotional distress that come from what happened in our childhood, and those ways of coping no longer serve us as adults. You might be struggling with anxiety or depression, which can affect your confidence and self-esteem. It might not seem like it at the moment, but things can get better.
We all experience difficult times in our lives, times when we can't make sense and feel stuck.It may be a life event such as bereavement, relationship break up or illness which has left you in need of support, or you may not be able to pinpoint what you feel is wrong. Often we have ways of coping with emotional distress that come from what happened in our childhood, and those ways of coping no longer serve us as adults. You might be struggling with anxiety or depression, which can affect your confidence and self-esteem. It might not seem like it at the moment, but things can get better.
My name is Ali Jones and I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. I hold multiple accreditations with different professional bodies, as both a supervisor and psychotherapist, including BABCP, BACP and UKCP. I work with adults and young people (teenagers onwards) and I provide supervision and consultative support to Psychological Therapists and other professionals. I offer appointments in my office in Egerton (TN27) and offer on-line sessions.I have over thirty years experience as a psychotherapist and have worked for over 20 years within the NHS in a Secondary Care Psychology team as the Principal Psychotherapist and Operational lead.
My name is Ali Jones and I am a psychotherapist and supervisor. I hold multiple accreditations with different professional bodies, as both a supervisor and psychotherapist, including BABCP, BACP and UKCP. I work with adults and young people (teenagers onwards) and I provide supervision and consultative support to Psychological Therapists and other professionals. I offer appointments in my office in Egerton (TN27) and offer on-line sessions.I have over thirty years experience as a psychotherapist and have worked for over 20 years within the NHS in a Secondary Care Psychology team as the Principal Psychotherapist and Operational lead.
My clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, or navigating life with neurodivergence. They need the compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings. Their goal is personal growth, building resilience, and achieving emotional well-being. They value the therapeutic partnership where they feel understood and supported, seeking not just symptom relief but meaningful, long-term change that empowers them to live a more fulfilled life. They want to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
My clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, or navigating life with neurodivergence. They need the compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore thoughts and feelings. Their goal is personal growth, building resilience, and achieving emotional well-being. They value the therapeutic partnership where they feel understood and supported, seeking not just symptom relief but meaningful, long-term change that empowers them to live a more fulfilled life. They want to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
The reality is that we all encounter things in our lives which cause us suffering and pain. Many of us will reach a point where we feel a sense of impass or something which challenges our sense of who we are, particularly as we develop outside of the families we grew up in. The hu man brain is able to develop ingenious ways of coping, but our coping mechanisms can end up causing us more distress than they fix. We then end up in a pattern of beliefs and behaviours which negatively affect us and leave us feeling hopeless and stuck. I belive that it's possible for everyone to lead a fulfilling life. We sometimes just need a little help.
The reality is that we all encounter things in our lives which cause us suffering and pain. Many of us will reach a point where we feel a sense of impass or something which challenges our sense of who we are, particularly as we develop outside of the families we grew up in. The hu man brain is able to develop ingenious ways of coping, but our coping mechanisms can end up causing us more distress than they fix. We then end up in a pattern of beliefs and behaviours which negatively affect us and leave us feeling hopeless and stuck. I belive that it's possible for everyone to lead a fulfilling life. We sometimes just need a little help.
If you feel you want to change your life but aren't sure where to start, I can help. I've dedicated my life to helping others. As a counsellor I use my skills to help you improve your well-being and optimise your mental health. I will create an environment where you feel safe and encouraged to be the best version of yourself. So much so that I can also use my skills as a personal trainer to help you improve your physical health if you wish.
If you feel you want to change your life but aren't sure where to start, I can help. I've dedicated my life to helping others. As a counsellor I use my skills to help you improve your well-being and optimise your mental health. I will create an environment where you feel safe and encouraged to be the best version of yourself. So much so that I can also use my skills as a personal trainer to help you improve your physical health if you wish.
I work well with clients who have already begun their journey of self-discovery and healing, who are curious about themselves and are open to trying new things. Perhaps you have already experienced psychotherapy and you did not get from it quite what you hoped. My clients often report difficulties in their relationships, self-limiting beliefs, anxiety, depression, bereavement or unacknowledged and unresolved childhood trauma. I am interested in spirituality, sexuality, parts work, generational trauma, dysfunctional family life, the nervous system, self-harm, developmental and event trauma, relational and somatic work.
I work well with clients who have already begun their journey of self-discovery and healing, who are curious about themselves and are open to trying new things. Perhaps you have already experienced psychotherapy and you did not get from it quite what you hoped. My clients often report difficulties in their relationships, self-limiting beliefs, anxiety, depression, bereavement or unacknowledged and unresolved childhood trauma. I am interested in spirituality, sexuality, parts work, generational trauma, dysfunctional family life, the nervous system, self-harm, developmental and event trauma, relational and somatic work.
It is not uncommon to reach a point in life where you feel you need to reach out for help and talk about what is going on for you in a safe space without the fear of being judged, not being taken seriously and with someone who is trained to help you. It doesn't matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size (small, medium or big) the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to suffer and be unhappy then I can help you explore them, move forwards and grow at a pace that works for you.
It is not uncommon to reach a point in life where you feel you need to reach out for help and talk about what is going on for you in a safe space without the fear of being judged, not being taken seriously and with someone who is trained to help you. It doesn't matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size (small, medium or big) the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to suffer and be unhappy then I can help you explore them, move forwards and grow at a pace that works for you.
Hey there! I'm Mike, and I’m a firm believer that a dash of quirkiness can make the journey of self-discovery a lot more exciting. Think of me as your guide through the labyrinth of life, but with a sense of humour and a penchant for hu man connection and mutual respect. My sessions are judgment-free zones where you can be your authentic self, quirks and all. I’ve got a toolbox filled with empathy, a sprinkle of humour, and a few unconventional methods to help you navigate the twists and turns of your personal journey. I am here to support you 100% and get you where you want to be.
Hey there! I'm Mike, and I’m a firm believer that a dash of quirkiness can make the journey of self-discovery a lot more exciting. Think of me as your guide through the labyrinth of life, but with a sense of humour and a penchant for hu man connection and mutual respect. My sessions are judgment-free zones where you can be your authentic self, quirks and all. I’ve got a toolbox filled with empathy, a sprinkle of humour, and a few unconventional methods to help you navigate the twists and turns of your personal journey. I am here to support you 100% and get you where you want to be.
Are you finding every day tough to get through, feel trapped, overwhelmed or hopeless; feel you’ve lost your sense of self and confidence? Do you want someone to listen to you and feel able to say out loud what’s going on without feeling awkward or judged? My clients say I'm empathic and calming and allow them to make sense of everything, safely at their own pace. I'm qualified to work integratively which enables me to work in a way that suits you best. Experience includes 30 years with a leading UK emergency service and volunteering for a community counselling service. Introduction session free .
Are you finding every day tough to get through, feel trapped, overwhelmed or hopeless; feel you’ve lost your sense of self and confidence? Do you want someone to listen to you and feel able to say out loud what’s going on without feeling awkward or judged? My clients say I'm empathic and calming and allow them to make sense of everything, safely at their own pace. I'm qualified to work integratively which enables me to work in a way that suits you best. Experience includes 30 years with a leading UK emergency service and volunteering for a community counselling service. Introduction session free .
Helping people rediscover the power to make choices is my main counselling focus. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic frameworks but the bedrock of my approach is increasing your awareness of your present experience instead of becoming lost in the past. This is the approach I will take in medium to long term and open ended counselling. I have specific training in short term therapy, which we can use on specific problems you may have identified for 6-12 sessions.
Helping people rediscover the power to make choices is my main counselling focus. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic frameworks but the bedrock of my approach is increasing your awareness of your present experience instead of becoming lost in the past. This is the approach I will take in medium to long term and open ended counselling. I have specific training in short term therapy, which we can use on specific problems you may have identified for 6-12 sessions.
Sometimes life can be a challenge. You may be struggling with situations or relationships that are causing you some distress. As a counsellor, I will help you to explore your problems in a safe and confidential space. Together, we will look at different coping strategies and techniques, and also consider any unresolved issues that may be going on for you. Our sessions together can help to bring about the change you seek as well as giving you a greater understanding of the difficulties you currently face and ultimately, arrive at a place that is more balanced and peaceful
Sometimes life can be a challenge. You may be struggling with situations or relationships that are causing you some distress. As a counsellor, I will help you to explore your problems in a safe and confidential space. Together, we will look at different coping strategies and techniques, and also consider any unresolved issues that may be going on for you. Our sessions together can help to bring about the change you seek as well as giving you a greater understanding of the difficulties you currently face and ultimately, arrive at a place that is more balanced and peaceful
I’m an experienced therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy [BACP]. I offer a supportive, safe and confidential space where clients are helped to explore and understand difficulties arising from past or present experiences. I am located in Faversham and work with all ages (including children and adolescents) carrying out short term and long term therapy. I offer a free initial telephone consultation and if you wish to proceed with therapy I can arrange a face to face appointment within a week. Day & evening appointments are available.
I’m an experienced therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy [BACP]. I offer a supportive, safe and confidential space where clients are helped to explore and understand difficulties arising from past or present experiences. I am located in Faversham and work with all ages (including children and adolescents) carrying out short term and long term therapy. I offer a free initial telephone consultation and if you wish to proceed with therapy I can arrange a face to face appointment within a week. Day & evening appointments are available.
8 years experience as a qualified therapist, men and wo men, I'm in love with the study of love.
Dating Problems? I help get you the love-life you want. Whether you are single, in a bad relationship, or recovering from a breakup. The pain of rejection hurts too much. The fear of being all alone. They never want you. You are never good enough. It'll keep happening until we break this cycle. If that's your problem - I'm who can fix it.
8 years experience as a qualified therapist, men and wo men, I'm in love with the study of love.
Dating Problems? I help get you the love-life you want. Whether you are single, in a bad relationship, or recovering from a breakup. The pain of rejection hurts too much. The fear of being all alone. They never want you. You are never good enough. It'll keep happening until we break this cycle. If that's your problem - I'm who can fix it.
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I have worked with clients seeking help with a wide range of problems including low mood / depression, anxiety, abuse, low self-esteem, anger management, overcoming loss, compulsive thoughts and/or behaviours, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Hello. I am a qualified and experienced BACP registered therapeutic counsellor and I offer to meet your needs with either short- or long-term counselling. I aim to create a safe, confidential and relaxed environment in which you and I can work together to explore and understand the difficulties you are experiencing and help you to find a way towards overcoming them. I meet you as an unique person and seek to understand and gain insight into how you experience your confusion, worry, discomfort, distress, or whatever concerns that you have.
I have worked with clients seeking help with a wide range of problems including low mood / depression, anxiety, abuse, low self-esteem, anger management, overcoming loss, compulsive thoughts and/or behaviours, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Hello. I am a qualified and experienced BACP registered therapeutic counsellor and I offer to meet your needs with either short- or long-term counselling. I aim to create a safe, confidential and relaxed environment in which you and I can work together to explore and understand the difficulties you are experiencing and help you to find a way towards overcoming them. I meet you as an unique person and seek to understand and gain insight into how you experience your confusion, worry, discomfort, distress, or whatever concerns that you have.
Is life getting you down? Do you feel listened to and supported? Are you struggling to like yourself? Do you sometimes feel you may be acting against your own best interests? Do you wonder why, so much of the time, you feel unable to bring about lasting change in the ways you relate to other people, and to life generally? I believe that early life experiences are critical to the person we become. Some of those early experiences will work to our good, whilst others may be at the root of why we find ourselves struggling, often without realising it. Self-awareness is key.
Is life getting you down? Do you feel listened to and supported? Are you struggling to like yourself? Do you sometimes feel you may be acting against your own best interests? Do you wonder why, so much of the time, you feel unable to bring about lasting change in the ways you relate to other people, and to life generally? I believe that early life experiences are critical to the person we become. Some of those early experiences will work to our good, whilst others may be at the root of why we find ourselves struggling, often without realising it. Self-awareness is key.
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Hi, I'm Luke and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Reaching out for support can sometimes require a lot of courage as society often teaches us that we should be able to deal with our own problems. The reality is that we, as hu mans, thrive when we are able to give care and support to others as well as receive this for ourselves. It is my belief that therapy shouldn't just be just for those who are at crisis point or struggling deeply with their mental wellbeing. Therapy is for anyone who needs a safe space to talk through any experiences in their lives and find ways to live alongside the pain and anxiety that this can create.
Hi, I'm Luke and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Reaching out for support can sometimes require a lot of courage as society often teaches us that we should be able to deal with our own problems. The reality is that we, as hu mans, thrive when we are able to give care and support to others as well as receive this for ourselves. It is my belief that therapy shouldn't just be just for those who are at crisis point or struggling deeply with their mental wellbeing. Therapy is for anyone who needs a safe space to talk through any experiences in their lives and find ways to live alongside the pain and anxiety that this can create.
I am a psychotherapist living and working in Acton, West London. In these profoundly challenging times, I have developed expertise formed having lived through painful life-experiences that so many of us struggle with. How do we face the unexpected emotional upheavals that can feel so overwhelming? To cope with the grief and the loss of a loved one, or the depression and anxiety that can follow sudden unemployment? Is it possible to repair a broken relationship and come to terms with the painful fall out from an affair?
I am a psychotherapist living and working in Acton, West London. In these profoundly challenging times, I have developed expertise formed having lived through painful life-experiences that so many of us struggle with. How do we face the unexpected emotional upheavals that can feel so overwhelming? To cope with the grief and the loss of a loved one, or the depression and anxiety that can follow sudden unemployment? Is it possible to repair a broken relationship and come to terms with the painful fall out from an affair?
An enthusiastic, skilled and well-motivated Psychological, Neuropsychological, Integrated Medicine and healthcare consultant with more than 19 years’ experiences, promoting the welfare of patients, families, and vulnerable people. Experienced in providing specialist Neuropsychological, Psychological, Herbal Medicine, Naturopathic and Homeopathic Medicine Assessments, Consultation and Treatments of direct and referred clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a psychological and holistic approach and treatment and tasting.
An enthusiastic, skilled and well-motivated Psychological, Neuropsychological, Integrated Medicine and healthcare consultant with more than 19 years’ experiences, promoting the welfare of patients, families, and vulnerable people. Experienced in providing specialist Neuropsychological, Psychological, Herbal Medicine, Naturopathic and Homeopathic Medicine Assessments, Consultation and Treatments of direct and referred clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a psychological and holistic approach and treatment and tasting.
I identify as a gay man and part of the queer, LGBTQ+ and GSRD communities.
We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're continuing on your journey with self-exploration, know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. In my counselling practice, I believe in the transformative potential within each individual. I offer a safe haven for exploration and creative self-discovery. Whether you're navigating through challenges or seeking personal growth, I will accompany you on your journey. I embrace all aspects of your experience – whether it's distress, confusion, or pain, as well as joy, love, and self-acceptance.
I identify as a gay man and part of the queer, LGBTQ+ and GSRD communities.
We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're continuing on your journey with self-exploration, know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. In my counselling practice, I believe in the transformative potential within each individual. I offer a safe haven for exploration and creative self-discovery. Whether you're navigating through challenges or seeking personal growth, I will accompany you on your journey. I embrace all aspects of your experience – whether it's distress, confusion, or pain, as well as joy, love, and self-acceptance.
Like acorns, a change in your life can start small and grow into something strong and powerful. With a focused approach on developing greater self-understanding and awareness, we would work together on the changes you want. I offer a space where people transform who they were into who they want to be.
Like acorns, a change in your life can start small and grow into something strong and powerful. With a focused approach on developing greater self-understanding and awareness, we would work together on the changes you want. I offer a space where people transform who they were into who they want to be.
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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.