Male Counsellors in Exeter
I'm a relational integrative therapist meaning, the relationship is the therapy. It also means I use different types of therapy to meet your needs because, you are unique. Integrative therapy helps you become a more integrated whole person, better able to experience the entire range of your behaviour, emotions and thoughts as well as improving your relationship with yourself and others. Neuroplasticity continues throughout the lifespan which means that change and improvement in the way we feel is always possible and therapy is the best way to achieve this.
I'm a relational integrative therapist meaning, the relationship is the therapy. It also means I use different types of therapy to meet your needs because, you are unique. Integrative therapy helps you become a more integrated whole person, better able to experience the entire range of your behaviour, emotions and thoughts as well as improving your relationship with yourself and others. Neuroplasticity continues throughout the lifespan which means that change and improvement in the way we feel is always possible and therapy is the best way to achieve this.
My ideal clients are people who feel held back or limited by fears, memories, habits, and negative beliefs about themselves, and who want to break through these barriers to a better life.
My ideal clients are people who feel held back or limited by fears, memories, habits, and negative beliefs about themselves, and who want to break through these barriers to a better life.
Feel stuck? Like you’re going through the motions but something’s off?
Maybe you’ve hit a wall in your relationship. Maybe you keep falling into the same cycles—numbing out, losing your temper, pulling away when things get tough. Or maybe you’ve built a life that looks good on paper but still feel like something’s missing.
Most people don’t talk about this stuff. Instead, they grind through it alone, pushing down what they really feel, hoping it’ll sort itself out.
But here’s the truth: what you ignore doesn’t disappear—it just controls you from the background.
I work with people who are ready to break out of patterns that aren’t .
Feel stuck? Like you’re going through the motions but something’s off?
Maybe you’ve hit a wall in your relationship. Maybe you keep falling into the same cycles—numbing out, losing your temper, pulling away when things get tough. Or maybe you’ve built a life that looks good on paper but still feel like something’s missing.
Most people don’t talk about this stuff. Instead, they grind through it alone, pushing down what they really feel, hoping it’ll sort itself out.
But here’s the truth: what you ignore doesn’t disappear—it just controls you from the background.
I work with people who are ready to break out of patterns that aren’t .
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to lead? I’m Dr Matthew Perkins, a Clinical Psychologist offering 1:1 therapy to individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change.
With over a decade of experience in the NHS, I currently serve as both a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Clinical Director in Adult NHS Mental Health Services, alongside my private practice and expert witness work. I bring a depth of clinical expertise and a compassionate, values-based approach to therapy.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to lead? I’m Dr Matthew Perkins, a Clinical Psychologist offering 1:1 therapy to individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change.
With over a decade of experience in the NHS, I currently serve as both a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Clinical Director in Adult NHS Mental Health Services, alongside my private practice and expert witness work. I bring a depth of clinical expertise and a compassionate, values-based approach to therapy.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
The move towards seeking therapy is a big step, and one that can quite easily become daunting. There are numerous modalities, acronyms and approaches; finding the right one for you can be difficult.
I aim to simplify this with my clients, by providing a grounded and present listening ear, backed up my the theory I have studied.
As we get to know each other the approach you are looking for will generally become clearer.
My training as an Integrative practitioner means I can draw upon various modalities, which I have found to be very helpful for 'meeting' the client exactly where they are at.
The move towards seeking therapy is a big step, and one that can quite easily become daunting. There are numerous modalities, acronyms and approaches; finding the right one for you can be difficult.
I aim to simplify this with my clients, by providing a grounded and present listening ear, backed up my the theory I have studied.
As we get to know each other the approach you are looking for will generally become clearer.
My training as an Integrative practitioner means I can draw upon various modalities, which I have found to be very helpful for 'meeting' the client exactly where they are at.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help you to make lasting changes to your relationships and emotional well-being. Some aspects of the mind are unconscious and come from patterns established in our early life of which we are unaware. They nevertheless exert a powerful influence on what we think, feel and do, even if it is against our best interests.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help you to make lasting changes to your relationships and emotional well-being. Some aspects of the mind are unconscious and come from patterns established in our early life of which we are unaware. They nevertheless exert a powerful influence on what we think, feel and do, even if it is against our best interests.
Hi, I'm Joe. I'm an integrative counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in rooms in Exeter, walks in nature, as well as online and phone counselling across the UK. I offer a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what feels unsatisfying, difficult, stuck or painful.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, disconnected, or facing a period of change, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of your experience. I listen carefully to how you understand yourself, your relationships and your place in the world, and together we can explore what you are experiencing.
Hi, I'm Joe. I'm an integrative counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in rooms in Exeter, walks in nature, as well as online and phone counselling across the UK. I offer a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what feels unsatisfying, difficult, stuck or painful.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, disconnected, or facing a period of change, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of your experience. I listen carefully to how you understand yourself, your relationships and your place in the world, and together we can explore what you are experiencing.
When you're facing difficulties, having someone to talk to can make a huge difference. I offer a supportive, friendly space for you to explore what you're going through. To process, vent , problem solve or make changes. If you're not sure what you need, we can figure that out together too and find a way to make things feel lighter and freer.
I am a warm, welcoming person who helps you to be yourself, without feeling judged. I am someone who really listens, tries to understand what you're going through, and shows that I care. It's really important that you feel safe and comfortable talking with me.
When you're facing difficulties, having someone to talk to can make a huge difference. I offer a supportive, friendly space for you to explore what you're going through. To process, vent , problem solve or make changes. If you're not sure what you need, we can figure that out together too and find a way to make things feel lighter and freer.
I am a warm, welcoming person who helps you to be yourself, without feeling judged. I am someone who really listens, tries to understand what you're going through, and shows that I care. It's really important that you feel safe and comfortable talking with me.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.
From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.
If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.
From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.
If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Many of the people I work with are functioning on the surface but struggling internally with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of not quite belonging. If that resonates, you're not alone. I don't believe that you're broken; seeking therapy shows immense strength and courage. Sessions are a journey where I’m your co-pilot you’re in control, and we navigate together.
My approach is compassionate and tailored to your needs, ensuring a safe space for growth. The goal is for you to confidently fly solo through life’s highs and lows.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Many of the people I work with are functioning on the surface but struggling internally with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of not quite belonging. If that resonates, you're not alone. I don't believe that you're broken; seeking therapy shows immense strength and courage. Sessions are a journey where I’m your co-pilot you’re in control, and we navigate together.
My approach is compassionate and tailored to your needs, ensuring a safe space for growth. The goal is for you to confidently fly solo through life’s highs and lows.
I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to help you explore with curiosity and compassion. I create a safe, non-judgemental space where all parts of you are welcome. Our work together might involve exploring patterns from your past, developing new ways of relating to difficult emotions, or discovering the strength that lies beneath your struggles. I offer both in-person sessions in Exeter and online counselling via Zoom, giving you flexibility to engage in therapy in the way that works best for you. I believe in your innate capacity for healing and growth, even when you might not see it yourself.
I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to help you explore with curiosity and compassion. I create a safe, non-judgemental space where all parts of you are welcome. Our work together might involve exploring patterns from your past, developing new ways of relating to difficult emotions, or discovering the strength that lies beneath your struggles. I offer both in-person sessions in Exeter and online counselling via Zoom, giving you flexibility to engage in therapy in the way that works best for you. I believe in your innate capacity for healing and growth, even when you might not see it yourself.
I support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
I support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing challenges in relationships, grief, or life changes. Some come with a clear issue, others just know something doesn’t feel right. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to you, offering a calm, supportive space where you can speak openly and feel heard. Together, we make sense of what’s going on and help you move forward in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing challenges in relationships, grief, or life changes. Some come with a clear issue, others just know something doesn’t feel right. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to you, offering a calm, supportive space where you can speak openly and feel heard. Together, we make sense of what’s going on and help you move forward in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
Often, the reasons given to me for arriving to therapy are feature one or more of the following: anxiety, depression, sadness, self confidence, life changing illnesses, self identity, early childhood, past or present relationships, bereavements, traumatic experiences, injury and mental health diagnosis. How these issues and difficult feelings manifest in people's lives are unique and so 'reasons' may be identified as problems or difficulties with: addictions; work; intimate or family relationships; children and parenting; personal or spiritual identity, or something existential. Therapy offers to solute and salve these issues.
Often, the reasons given to me for arriving to therapy are feature one or more of the following: anxiety, depression, sadness, self confidence, life changing illnesses, self identity, early childhood, past or present relationships, bereavements, traumatic experiences, injury and mental health diagnosis. How these issues and difficult feelings manifest in people's lives are unique and so 'reasons' may be identified as problems or difficulties with: addictions; work; intimate or family relationships; children and parenting; personal or spiritual identity, or something existential. Therapy offers to solute and salve these issues.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I utilise several therapeutic approaches, utilising their interventions to support you in achieving your goals. I meet each client as the unique individual you are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes. I'm here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and relationships, nurturing a greater awareness of Self so you can form more meaningful connections.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I utilise several therapeutic approaches, utilising their interventions to support you in achieving your goals. I meet each client as the unique individual you are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes. I'm here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and relationships, nurturing a greater awareness of Self so you can form more meaningful connections.
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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.
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 therapists of a specific gender. 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. 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.