Male Counselling in Barnstaple, ENG
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
Everyone is an individual person bringing their own personal circumstances to the meeting. I will listen to your reason(s) for being at the session and what you want to achieve/where you want to aim to be - offering you help & support in that process. My counselling training was at Addaction (alcohol & drugs dependency) Agency where I completed over 100 hrs of sessions and a Mentoring role. I also trained at Cruse Bereavement Care & progressed from there. My Counselling Diploma is in CBT & Certificate in Christian Counselling are from the Institute of Counselling of which I am a full Member. I take an holistic approach.
Everyone is an individual person bringing their own personal circumstances to the meeting. I will listen to your reason(s) for being at the session and what you want to achieve/where you want to aim to be - offering you help & support in that process. My counselling training was at Addaction (alcohol & drugs dependency) Agency where I completed over 100 hrs of sessions and a Mentoring role. I also trained at Cruse Bereavement Care & progressed from there. My Counselling Diploma is in CBT & Certificate in Christian Counselling are from the Institute of Counselling of which I am a full Member. I take an holistic approach.
At Toad Counselling, we understand that you are seeking guidance and support because you are struggling with some aspect of your life. Whether it's a tangible issue or larger questions about purpose, identity, or faith, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our focus is on meeting your unique needs and creating a safe and compassionate space for you to explore the root of your struggles and find your own path towards a more fulfilling life. We are committed to being your trusted ally every step of the way.
At Toad Counselling, we understand that you are seeking guidance and support because you are struggling with some aspect of your life. Whether it's a tangible issue or larger questions about purpose, identity, or faith, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our focus is on meeting your unique needs and creating a safe and compassionate space for you to explore the root of your struggles and find your own path towards a more fulfilling life. We are committed to being your trusted ally every step of the way.
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Congratulations on taking the first step to find a counsellor. If you've reached a point in your life where you've realized that certain aspects aren't working as they should, I'm here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. My holistic approach to therapy is designed to help you bring about not just temporary relief but per manent and long-lasting change in your life. Whether you're dealing with long-term mental health issues, behaviour patterns rooted in past trauma, or the effects of dysfunctional relationships, I'm here to provide the guidance and support you need.
Congratulations on taking the first step to find a counsellor. If you've reached a point in your life where you've realized that certain aspects aren't working as they should, I'm here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. My holistic approach to therapy is designed to help you bring about not just temporary relief but per manent and long-lasting change in your life. Whether you're dealing with long-term mental health issues, behaviour patterns rooted in past trauma, or the effects of dysfunctional relationships, I'm here to provide the guidance and support you need.
Online Therapists
Many people find this half hour to be the most enlightening experience of their adult life.
I have worked in the voluntary sector for several years supporting clients who are struggling with their emotions. I love what I do, and I am always delighted to see people find better mental health. My way of working is to listen very carefully to what you bring, and to understand where your distress lies, we will then explore how you can address your concerns, working together to provide an improved level of well-being for you.
Many people find this half hour to be the most enlightening experience of their adult life.
I have worked in the voluntary sector for several years supporting clients who are struggling with their emotions. I love what I do, and I am always delighted to see people find better mental health. My way of working is to listen very carefully to what you bring, and to understand where your distress lies, we will then explore how you can address your concerns, working together to provide an improved level of well-being for you.
Kevin McCarroll - Trauma Anxiety Depression Recovery
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS3
I believe that we all share the same hu man needs of building Meaning, Belonging and Purpose in our lives.
We all struggle at times, we don´t know where to turn. If you are feeling anxious and depressed, reach out! I offer an affordable, safe, confidential and compassionate space in which to explore and help you resolve life challenges. You can have a free 20 minute chat. Contact me and we´ll see if or how I can help you move through this tough time. Together, we can identify your needs and seek resolution. Then, you can move towards a life that´s enjoyable and meaningful for you. If you wish to live a full and healthy life, begin now !
I believe that we all share the same hu man needs of building Meaning, Belonging and Purpose in our lives.
We all struggle at times, we don´t know where to turn. If you are feeling anxious and depressed, reach out! I offer an affordable, safe, confidential and compassionate space in which to explore and help you resolve life challenges. You can have a free 20 minute chat. Contact me and we´ll see if or how I can help you move through this tough time. Together, we can identify your needs and seek resolution. Then, you can move towards a life that´s enjoyable and meaningful for you. If you wish to live a full and healthy life, begin now !
Hello, my name is Tom, and my aim is to offer you a supportive and kind space to experience change, healing and to help you explore whatever it is you are going through. Much of my work supports clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, connection, identity, self-esteem, existential thoughts and the search for meaning. You might also be going through life changes, looking to explore yourself or understand, challenge & change behaviours. I work with all adults and specialise in working with queer communities & those who are neurodivergent. These will be your sessions and I aim to help you work towards whatever goals you have.
Hello, my name is Tom, and my aim is to offer you a supportive and kind space to experience change, healing and to help you explore whatever it is you are going through. Much of my work supports clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, connection, identity, self-esteem, existential thoughts and the search for meaning. You might also be going through life changes, looking to explore yourself or understand, challenge & change behaviours. I work with all adults and specialise in working with queer communities & those who are neurodivergent. These will be your sessions and I aim to help you work towards whatever goals you have.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
It can be a challenge to ask for help, many of us may have even grown up to believe that asking for help shows weakness.
What brings you to counselling could be any number of reasons: You may have experienced the loss of a loved one; perhaps your life is in such chaos you can no longer see the forest for the trees; or, you may simply wish to look at yourself and your patterns of behaviour in a clearer light. What I offer is a space for you to come to terms with your life, free of judgement, so that you can live it to the fullest.
It can be a challenge to ask for help, many of us may have even grown up to believe that asking for help shows weakness.
What brings you to counselling could be any number of reasons: You may have experienced the loss of a loved one; perhaps your life is in such chaos you can no longer see the forest for the trees; or, you may simply wish to look at yourself and your patterns of behaviour in a clearer light. What I offer is a space for you to come to terms with your life, free of judgement, so that you can live it to the fullest.
If you have ever thought you can be better but don't know how, I offer a range of coaching, counselling and therapeutic techniques to assist you to break out of self-imposed limitations into new possibilities and better wellbeing.
If you have ever thought you can be better but don't know how, I offer a range of coaching, counselling and therapeutic techniques to assist you to break out of self-imposed limitations into new possibilities and better wellbeing.
I look for and embrace the humour and joy which I believe is inherent in hu manity, both of which bring us home to warmth, compassion and connection.
Core Process Psychotherapy is built on an embodied exploration and sharing of how it is to be uniquely you. All is welcome in the room; together as therapist and client we build a bond of safety and security. By slowing down and taking some refuge from life’s momentum, we can bring awareness to each passing moment, whatever arises.
I look for and embrace the humour and joy which I believe is inherent in hu manity, both of which bring us home to warmth, compassion and connection.
Core Process Psychotherapy is built on an embodied exploration and sharing of how it is to be uniquely you. All is welcome in the room; together as therapist and client we build a bond of safety and security. By slowing down and taking some refuge from life’s momentum, we can bring awareness to each passing moment, whatever arises.
His approach is informed by hu manistic, Jungian and psychodynamic theories and methods.
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or have been blocked out.
His approach is informed by hu manistic, Jungian and psychodynamic theories and methods.
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or have been blocked out.
Hey, I’m Addam. Finding support at a difficult time can be challenging, so I’m glad you’re here. Whatever your reasons for seeking out counselling, I am here to listen, aim to understand and to work collaboratively with you to create a space where you can process and explore what you need to at your own pace. I have experience working with anxiety, identity, racialised trauma, migrant trauma, self-esteem, shame and suicidal ideation, and a wide range of issues connected to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. Whilst these may or may not be the focus of our work together, the space is there for these aspects if you need it.
Hey, I’m Addam. Finding support at a difficult time can be challenging, so I’m glad you’re here. Whatever your reasons for seeking out counselling, I am here to listen, aim to understand and to work collaboratively with you to create a space where you can process and explore what you need to at your own pace. I have experience working with anxiety, identity, racialised trauma, migrant trauma, self-esteem, shame and suicidal ideation, and a wide range of issues connected to gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. Whilst these may or may not be the focus of our work together, the space is there for these aspects if you need it.
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a senior trainee core-process psychotherapist I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a senior trainee core-process psychotherapist I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
Hello, I'm Guy, a qualified Person-Centred therapist. Imagine a warm, confidential, and safe space where you feel valued and heard. Amidst the daunting task of finding a counsellor, this may be difficult to imagine, but it is at the heart of what I offer to you. In our sessions, you’ll find the understanding, respect, and compassion for your experience of life that you, as a unique individual deserve, while being listened to with an open, non-judgmental ear. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and accepted. Let's explore what that means for you.
Hello, I'm Guy, a qualified Person-Centred therapist. Imagine a warm, confidential, and safe space where you feel valued and heard. Amidst the daunting task of finding a counsellor, this may be difficult to imagine, but it is at the heart of what I offer to you. In our sessions, you’ll find the understanding, respect, and compassion for your experience of life that you, as a unique individual deserve, while being listened to with an open, non-judgmental ear. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and accepted. Let's explore what that means for you.
ONLINE clients. 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Broad experience with young adults and individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and others. Minority groups, neurodiverse, creative individuals, LGBTQ are welcome! Free consultation. Feeling sad, anxious or trapped and ready for a change? let's work together, on your own pace, step by step, exploring your emotions and traumatic events in a way that is safe for you. Gestalt therapy is a very dynamic approach that grounds you in the present, helps you to let go or reclaim emotions and to close cycles or unfinished businesses.
ONLINE clients. 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Broad experience with young adults and individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and others. Minority groups, neurodiverse, creative individuals, LGBTQ are welcome! Free consultation. Feeling sad, anxious or trapped and ready for a change? let's work together, on your own pace, step by step, exploring your emotions and traumatic events in a way that is safe for you. Gestalt therapy is a very dynamic approach that grounds you in the present, helps you to let go or reclaim emotions and to close cycles or unfinished businesses.
Dr Alex Morey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Penarth CF64
Waitlist for new clients
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I deliver evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes in their life. I believe in collaborating with clients to help them achieve their objectives and goals, tailoring support to meet their individual needs and personal priorities.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I deliver evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes in their life. I believe in collaborating with clients to help them achieve their objectives and goals, tailoring support to meet their individual needs and personal priorities.
Having encountered many people and situations, very little surprises me, and I approach every client with an open mind.
Starting counselling can be a bit scary, but living with unresolved problems is probably much worse. I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviour signal that something is preventing us from thriving. Recognising something in your life that you want to change is the most crucial step. I offer sessions online and also face-to-face in both Bristol & London.
Having encountered many people and situations, very little surprises me, and I approach every client with an open mind.
Starting counselling can be a bit scary, but living with unresolved problems is probably much worse. I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviour signal that something is preventing us from thriving. Recognising something in your life that you want to change is the most crucial step. I offer sessions online and also face-to-face in both Bristol & London.
Are you looking for quality therapy? Not all therapy is the same which is why I pride myself in offering a therapy that is a cut above the rest. I offer a free 30min consultation so that you can experience this personally and decide for yourself. If you like learning through (1) understanding the science and (2) stories and analogies then this is the therapy for you.
Are you looking for quality therapy? Not all therapy is the same which is why I pride myself in offering a therapy that is a cut above the rest. I offer a free 30min consultation so that you can experience this personally and decide for yourself. If you like learning through (1) understanding the science and (2) stories and analogies then this is the therapy for you.
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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.