Male Counsellors in Hertford
I’m a Person-Centred therapist, and I bring not only my training but also a wealth of life experience with over two decades of addiction recovery to the work I do. My calm, friendly nature helps create a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable opening up and exploring whatever has brought you to therapy. Sessions take place in a private, welcoming setting, and if it feels easier, I also offer the option to connect online.
I’m a Person-Centred therapist, and I bring not only my training but also a wealth of life experience with over two decades of addiction recovery to the work I do. My calm, friendly nature helps create a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable opening up and exploring whatever has brought you to therapy. Sessions take place in a private, welcoming setting, and if it feels easier, I also offer the option to connect online.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist based in Hertford, Hertfordshire providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore life’s challenges, relationships, feelings, and patterns of behaviour.
I offer a free initial phone consultation, giving you the opportunity to see whether counselling with me feels right for you. If you think you might benefit from talking, please do get in touch.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist based in Hertford, Hertfordshire providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore life’s challenges, relationships, feelings, and patterns of behaviour.
I offer a free initial phone consultation, giving you the opportunity to see whether counselling with me feels right for you. If you think you might benefit from talking, please do get in touch.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
Has your relationship hit a sticking point? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or arguing more frequently? Maybe you have difficulty trusting following infidelity. You're just not connecting or enjoying each other like you used to? No matter what the trigger point for your difficulties we can work together to improve your communication, rebuild trust, increase quality time, or get your physical intimacy back on track. Or you might be an indiviudal suffering from anxiety and low self-confidence. Constantly worrying, on edge, or engaging in compulsive behaviour.
Has your relationship hit a sticking point? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner or arguing more frequently? Maybe you have difficulty trusting following infidelity. You're just not connecting or enjoying each other like you used to? No matter what the trigger point for your difficulties we can work together to improve your communication, rebuild trust, increase quality time, or get your physical intimacy back on track. Or you might be an indiviudal suffering from anxiety and low self-confidence. Constantly worrying, on edge, or engaging in compulsive behaviour.
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
How do you choose a therapist? Experience and training are important: I've been practising for over 28 years and completed 3 distinct degree level qualifications; psychotherapy, CBT and mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)'. Also EMDR. Text to discuss which therapy is right for you. Sessions will gently enquire of emotion, regulation, body sense, behaviours in difficult situations, gradually facilitating self awareness and awareness of situations. Exploring brings understanding. This will involve direction from me in this. Professional bodies: UKCP for psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling BABCP for CBT.
OCD & Anxiety Specialist - Dr Ashley-John
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties. With over ten years' experience, including extensive work within national and specialist services for obsessional and anxiety problems, I've had the privilege of helping 500+ individuals reclaim their lives from these difficulties. I now run my own practice, The OCD Doctor, dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for a range of anxiety and obsessional problems.
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties. With over ten years' experience, including extensive work within national and specialist services for obsessional and anxiety problems, I've had the privilege of helping 500+ individuals reclaim their lives from these difficulties. I now run my own practice, The OCD Doctor, dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for a range of anxiety and obsessional problems.
I work with men who are used to taking the strain. Serving others. Problem solving.
But who've been hit by a crisis, by something they can't fix. Where doubling down isn't cutting it.
And who are ready to try something different.
Working with me looks like exploring what's behind the crisis, hearing the message it contains, and responding to what it's saying.
I work with men who are used to taking the strain. Serving others. Problem solving.
But who've been hit by a crisis, by something they can't fix. Where doubling down isn't cutting it.
And who are ready to try something different.
Working with me looks like exploring what's behind the crisis, hearing the message it contains, and responding to what it's saying.
I'm Paul Linger, a mental health advocate with a unique blend of experience spanning over a decade. My journey has taken me through diverse sectors such as the NHS, youth services, local authorities, addiction services, and specialised support for individuals with autism and additional needs. This rich background equips me with a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and a versatile approach to support. My practice believes in the power of collaboration, challenges, relisence and exploration of self.
I'm Paul Linger, a mental health advocate with a unique blend of experience spanning over a decade. My journey has taken me through diverse sectors such as the NHS, youth services, local authorities, addiction services, and specialised support for individuals with autism and additional needs. This rich background equips me with a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues and a versatile approach to support. My practice believes in the power of collaboration, challenges, relisence and exploration of self.
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
I’m Michael, a professionally trained and qualified BACP accredited therapist offering therap services covering a range of issues to both adults and young people.I have a unique perspective as to the importance of individualised treatment programmes du to my own past mental health struggles.I am an integrative psychotherapist who focuses on establishing treatment modalities to suit the individual and their needs.
I’m Michael, a professionally trained and qualified BACP accredited therapist offering therap services covering a range of issues to both adults and young people.I have a unique perspective as to the importance of individualised treatment programmes du to my own past mental health struggles.I am an integrative psychotherapist who focuses on establishing treatment modalities to suit the individual and their needs.
A very warm welcome to my page! I am an Accredited CBT therapist, EMDR therapist and Couples Therapist specialising in Trauma (PTSD), OCD and Anxiety. I appreciate that choosing a therapist can seem like quite a daunting experience. Whether you have had previous therapy, or this is your first time reaching out, I will aim to put you at ease and offer a comfortable space to feel heard, listened to and understood. I welcome you to contact me for a free 20 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and ask any questions you may have. Please also visit my website to find out more about how I may be able to help.
A very warm welcome to my page! I am an Accredited CBT therapist, EMDR therapist and Couples Therapist specialising in Trauma (PTSD), OCD and Anxiety. I appreciate that choosing a therapist can seem like quite a daunting experience. Whether you have had previous therapy, or this is your first time reaching out, I will aim to put you at ease and offer a comfortable space to feel heard, listened to and understood. I welcome you to contact me for a free 20 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and ask any questions you may have. Please also visit my website to find out more about how I may be able to help.
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My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
I understand there are many reasons you might be looking for help from psychotherapy or counselling. You may be struggling with a relationship, with your partner, family, or friends, or be unhappy with how you feel about yourself, struggling with low self-esteem, your identity, or your behaviour. Perhaps you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one and are grieving, or you’ve experienced a crisis or some traumatic event at some point in your life that you’re struggling to live with now. Maybe you’re feeling unhappy with where you are in life and need help to find direction and figure out where you want to be.
I understand there are many reasons you might be looking for help from psychotherapy or counselling. You may be struggling with a relationship, with your partner, family, or friends, or be unhappy with how you feel about yourself, struggling with low self-esteem, your identity, or your behaviour. Perhaps you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one and are grieving, or you’ve experienced a crisis or some traumatic event at some point in your life that you’re struggling to live with now. Maybe you’re feeling unhappy with where you are in life and need help to find direction and figure out where you want to be.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
It's good to talk, but it’s better to be listened to. Carving out the space to focus on ourselves has never been more challenging. Psychotherapy offers the chance to do exactly that, somewhere to build a relationship to safely explore where you are at and where you want to be. I am dedicated to helping you find ways forward that feel positive. I aim to support you in making decisions and to explore new possibilities where sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the same old patterns. I aim to instil confidence and help manage feelings of anxiety or low mood and to imagine a new way forward.
It's good to talk, but it’s better to be listened to. Carving out the space to focus on ourselves has never been more challenging. Psychotherapy offers the chance to do exactly that, somewhere to build a relationship to safely explore where you are at and where you want to be. I am dedicated to helping you find ways forward that feel positive. I aim to support you in making decisions and to explore new possibilities where sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the same old patterns. I aim to instil confidence and help manage feelings of anxiety or low mood and to imagine a new way forward.
Currently operating a waiting list only.
I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited by both the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work in English and French, and offer a reflective and containing space where we look together at what lies beneath your thoughts and feelings, and the patterns that shape your relationships. This work creates room for understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Currently operating a waiting list only.
I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited by both the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work in English and French, and offer a reflective and containing space where we look together at what lies beneath your thoughts and feelings, and the patterns that shape your relationships. This work creates room for understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Were you an optimistic teen who looked forward to a promising future? Did you hope to make a difference? To be in a loving and harmonious marriage? To raise an emotionally healthy family?
The reality of your thirties and forties can feel like a let-down: coping with a less than meaningful work routine, disharmony in your relationships with your spouse/kids; coming face to face with your own challenges from childhood or simple boredom with the daily drudge.
I believe our outer world is a reflection of what's going on inside of us. The ‘stuff’ of life doesn’t dictate whether life is enjoyable and meaningful… our response to it does.
Were you an optimistic teen who looked forward to a promising future? Did you hope to make a difference? To be in a loving and harmonious marriage? To raise an emotionally healthy family?
The reality of your thirties and forties can feel like a let-down: coping with a less than meaningful work routine, disharmony in your relationships with your spouse/kids; coming face to face with your own challenges from childhood or simple boredom with the daily drudge.
I believe our outer world is a reflection of what's going on inside of us. The ‘stuff’ of life doesn’t dictate whether life is enjoyable and meaningful… our response to it does.
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
We all go through difficult periods in our lives. Sometimes for easily identifiable reasons - bereavement, loss, heartbreak, employment stress, family or relationship difficulties, trauma. But sometimes things don't feel right and we don't know why. Perhaps you wake up with a feeling of dread. Perhaps you feel empty, going through the motions of a life that no longer feels like the one you wanted. Talking to friends or family can feel impossible, either from shame or a fear of being a burden. It's easy to become trapped in lonely isolation and feel helpless to effect change. I hope I can help you to lighten the load.
We all go through difficult periods in our lives. Sometimes for easily identifiable reasons - bereavement, loss, heartbreak, employment stress, family or relationship difficulties, trauma. But sometimes things don't feel right and we don't know why. Perhaps you wake up with a feeling of dread. Perhaps you feel empty, going through the motions of a life that no longer feels like the one you wanted. Talking to friends or family can feel impossible, either from shame or a fear of being a burden. It's easy to become trapped in lonely isolation and feel helpless to effect change. I hope I can help you to lighten the load.
It's so difficult to pick up a phone and call a stranger. No one wants to feel that they need help... but sometimes we all do. I provide a space where you can speak about whatever is on your mind without judgment and without prejudice.
It's so difficult to pick up a phone and call a stranger. No one wants to feel that they need help... but sometimes we all do. I provide a space where you can speak about whatever is on your mind without judgment and without prejudice.
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See More Male Counsellors FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.