Men's Issues Counselling in Isleworth

Perhaps you’re used to keeping the peace, putting other people first or doubting yourself, and it’s beginning to leave you anxious, low or frustrated. You may be struggling with confidence, difficult relationship patterns, boundaries or a sense of where your life is heading. I work particularly well with men, both gay and straight, although my practice is open to everyone. Together we can explore what has shaped these patterns, understand the part you may play in them, and work towards greater confidence, healthier relationships and more choice in how you live.
Perhaps you’re used to keeping the peace, putting other people first or doubting yourself, and it’s beginning to leave you anxious, low or frustrated. You may be struggling with confidence, difficult relationship patterns, boundaries or a sense of where your life is heading. I work particularly well with men, both gay and straight, although my practice is open to everyone. Together we can explore what has shaped these patterns, understand the part you may play in them, and work towards greater confidence, healthier relationships and more choice in how you live.
01748 901282 View 01748 901282
Jessy Woods
Counsellor, MBACP
My name is Jessy, and I am an integrative counsellor and accredited with the BACP. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I draw upon different therapeutic approaches to fit the specific needs of the client. I adapt integrative psychotherapy to your individual needs, where you can start to learn about yourself and process your experience and heal. I always try to offer an inclusive and diverse space for all clients that want to feel accepted without judgment. I am committed to helping and supporting trans and non-binary and gender diverse people of all ethnicities and sexual orientations.
My name is Jessy, and I am an integrative counsellor and accredited with the BACP. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I draw upon different therapeutic approaches to fit the specific needs of the client. I adapt integrative psychotherapy to your individual needs, where you can start to learn about yourself and process your experience and heal. I always try to offer an inclusive and diverse space for all clients that want to feel accepted without judgment. I am committed to helping and supporting trans and non-binary and gender diverse people of all ethnicities and sexual orientations.
020 3828 7094 View 020 3828 7094
Vesna Eric
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
07944 941188 View 07944 941188
Gurpreet Singh
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work with families, couples and individuals. Specialising in relationships, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions and emotional difficulties, I help you have a better relationship with others as well as yourself. I work with you to explore and understand your struggles, repeating patterns and find ways to change them or adapt them to make them helpful. Couples tend to argue in a cyclic nature without ever resolving their arguments. I work with couples to understand this cycle and how to exit it. Individuals can also get stuck in repeating patterns. Examining them, understanding them and working through them brings change.
I work with families, couples and individuals. Specialising in relationships, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions and emotional difficulties, I help you have a better relationship with others as well as yourself. I work with you to explore and understand your struggles, repeating patterns and find ways to change them or adapt them to make them helpful. Couples tend to argue in a cyclic nature without ever resolving their arguments. I work with couples to understand this cycle and how to exit it. Individuals can also get stuck in repeating patterns. Examining them, understanding them and working through them brings change.
020 3958 4385 View 020 3958 4385
Bill Adlard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you need someone to talk to? Do you need some emotional support, and help understanding what’s going on? There can be times when you feel overwhelmed and powerless, and now you’ve taken the decision to reach out for help. My priority is to make you feel safe and supported enough in the session to talk freely about whatever is bothering you, about whatever you’re feeling, and that can be quite a daunting prospect. Maybe you’ve never really had the opportunity to explain your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone who cares. You’ll find it liberating, and it will be the start of a major journey of healing and self-discovery.
Do you need someone to talk to? Do you need some emotional support, and help understanding what’s going on? There can be times when you feel overwhelmed and powerless, and now you’ve taken the decision to reach out for help. My priority is to make you feel safe and supported enough in the session to talk freely about whatever is bothering you, about whatever you’re feeling, and that can be quite a daunting prospect. Maybe you’ve never really had the opportunity to explain your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone who cares. You’ll find it liberating, and it will be the start of a major journey of healing and self-discovery.
020 3389 6057 View 020 3389 6057

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Joel Kaye
Counsellor, MBACP
Edgware HA8
You're a male in your 30s or 40s, experiencing stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and it's affecting your performance and your relationships, with your wife and your children. Bottom line, you're not happy and you don't have the bandwidth to deal with everything and everyone. Your ways of coping, avoiding people, staying out or up late, and overeating or using substances as a way to soothe and escape are now causing more harm than good. It's time to change things.
You're a male in your 30s or 40s, experiencing stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and it's affecting your performance and your relationships, with your wife and your children. Bottom line, you're not happy and you don't have the bandwidth to deal with everything and everyone. Your ways of coping, avoiding people, staying out or up late, and overeating or using substances as a way to soothe and escape are now causing more harm than good. It's time to change things.
020 8016 3339 View 020 8016 3339
Simone Bienne
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
London W4
Are you struggling to stop the kind of thinking and feeling that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in life, love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships rooted in confidence and security? Do you want an exciting sex life you enjoy? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past, overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
Are you struggling to stop the kind of thinking and feeling that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in life, love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships rooted in confidence and security? Do you want an exciting sex life you enjoy? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past, overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
020 4538 9870 View 020 4538 9870
Anthony Birbeck
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I am an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor offering affordable counselling to those who feel burdened by emotional problems in their lives. I understand that starting counselling is an important decision for you and can be a daunting prospect; choosing the right counsellor, wondering what will happen and if and how you can feel better. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.
I am an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor offering affordable counselling to those who feel burdened by emotional problems in their lives. I understand that starting counselling is an important decision for you and can be a daunting prospect; choosing the right counsellor, wondering what will happen and if and how you can feel better. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.
07480 485661 View 07480 485661
Jon Matthew Rowe
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel at a crossroads perhaps stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by emotions that you can’t quite make sense of? You may be feeling anxious or low, struggling with a recent loss, processing difficult past experiences, or simply sensing that something in your life needs to change. You might be navigating a life transition, facing burnout, relationship difficulties, or feeling as though you’re living on autopilot. Sometimes, there’s no clear label for what’s wrong just a sense that things could be better.
Do you feel at a crossroads perhaps stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by emotions that you can’t quite make sense of? You may be feeling anxious or low, struggling with a recent loss, processing difficult past experiences, or simply sensing that something in your life needs to change. You might be navigating a life transition, facing burnout, relationship difficulties, or feeling as though you’re living on autopilot. Sometimes, there’s no clear label for what’s wrong just a sense that things could be better.
01752 982796 View 01752 982796
The Wellmind Coach
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Often, we’re so busy keeping the wheels turning that we don't notice the engine is stalling. I help men look 'under the bonnet' to understand what’s driving their stress, anger, or anxiety. Whether it’s burnout from a high-pressure career or struggling with a sense of loss, I provide a down-to-earth, jargon-free space to figure things out. With 13 years of experience and a background in the corporate world, I understand that you want practical solutions, not just talk.
Often, we’re so busy keeping the wheels turning that we don't notice the engine is stalling. I help men look 'under the bonnet' to understand what’s driving their stress, anger, or anxiety. Whether it’s burnout from a high-pressure career or struggling with a sense of loss, I provide a down-to-earth, jargon-free space to figure things out. With 13 years of experience and a background in the corporate world, I understand that you want practical solutions, not just talk.
01494 360816 View 01494 360816
Dave Chambers
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
As an online, Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples of all genders, sexualities, and ethnicities, across the UK and worldwide. I provide an inclusive and validating space to openly explore whatever is concerning you. My priority during our time together is to create a safe environment where you can truly be yourself. You decide what we talk about, and we always work at a pace that feels right for you. To help you get a sense of whether we'd work well together, I offer a free 30-minute introductory session with no obligation to continue.
As an online, Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples of all genders, sexualities, and ethnicities, across the UK and worldwide. I provide an inclusive and validating space to openly explore whatever is concerning you. My priority during our time together is to create a safe environment where you can truly be yourself. You decide what we talk about, and we always work at a pace that feels right for you. To help you get a sense of whether we'd work well together, I offer a free 30-minute introductory session with no obligation to continue.
01707 244854 View 01707 244854
Chris Low
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hello, I’m Chris, a qualified and experienced, Accredited BACP psychotherapist. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out and make contact, which is why I offer a space that is non-judgemental, interactive and empathic. It’s a reflective space for you to think openly and honestly about your internal world. I am trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which underpins my theoretical framework. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, looking at behaviour patterns around the difficulties you face in your life. This could be related to conflict in relationships or issues with anger, anxiety, depression, loss…
Hello, I’m Chris, a qualified and experienced, Accredited BACP psychotherapist. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out and make contact, which is why I offer a space that is non-judgemental, interactive and empathic. It’s a reflective space for you to think openly and honestly about your internal world. I am trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which underpins my theoretical framework. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, looking at behaviour patterns around the difficulties you face in your life. This could be related to conflict in relationships or issues with anger, anxiety, depression, loss…
020 3835 3361 View 020 3835 3361
I work with people who often carry a great deal internally while continuing to function well in everyday life. From the outside, others may see you as capable or resilient, but privately you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or directionless. You may also be living with the long-term impact of past hurt while trying to meet the demands of work, family, or daily life. I support clients exploring experiences like loss, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, cultural displacement, periods of significant change or transition, and more. This support starts by building trust within the therapy relationship.
I work with people who often carry a great deal internally while continuing to function well in everyday life. From the outside, others may see you as capable or resilient, but privately you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or directionless. You may also be living with the long-term impact of past hurt while trying to meet the demands of work, family, or daily life. I support clients exploring experiences like loss, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, cultural displacement, periods of significant change or transition, and more. This support starts by building trust within the therapy relationship.
020 4652 0219 View 020 4652 0219
Simon Imrie
Psychotherapist, BPC
London E1
Hello, I'm Simon. I work in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and specialising in helping men understand their feelings and so change their lives. Appointments are available weekdays at various times, including some evenings. I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helping you to explore your feelings and your behaviours in detail and so come to a deeper understanding of what makes you who you are.
Hello, I'm Simon. I work in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and specialising in helping men understand their feelings and so change their lives. Appointments are available weekdays at various times, including some evenings. I offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy helping you to explore your feelings and your behaviours in detail and so come to a deeper understanding of what makes you who you are.
020 3856 3680 View 020 3856 3680
Philip Adlem
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London W1F
My experience as an emergency responder, in life-threatening situations, shapes the way I work as a therapist: providing a grounding presence, with expertise and candour, and able to stay with you through what is difficult without retreating from it. I have over twenty years’ experience working with people whose lives have been impacted by stress, anxiety, abuse, war, addiction, homelessness, abandonment, pressure to provide, phobias, social media and fame, and depression. I also work with people who struggle with behaviours they’re not proud of, want to understand themselves better so they can be kinder to themselves and others.
My experience as an emergency responder, in life-threatening situations, shapes the way I work as a therapist: providing a grounding presence, with expertise and candour, and able to stay with you through what is difficult without retreating from it. I have over twenty years’ experience working with people whose lives have been impacted by stress, anxiety, abuse, war, addiction, homelessness, abandonment, pressure to provide, phobias, social media and fame, and depression. I also work with people who struggle with behaviours they’re not proud of, want to understand themselves better so they can be kinder to themselves and others.
07743 701294 View 07743 701294
Gemma Autumn
Counsellor, MBABCP
London SE11
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
Are you feeling anxious? Depressed? Low self-esteem? I offer a safe space to adults and adolescents, free of judgement, where shame, embarrassment, sadness and anger are welcome. I (she/her) am a trained integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, ecopsychotherapist and practising artist. I will answer your questions and also challenge you. I work with grief, relationships, divorce, life direction, stress, burnout, trauma, attachment, creative blocks, insecurity, intimacy, abuse, sexuality, OCD, religion, body issues, family problems, money, spiritual disconnection, psychedelic integration, retirement and living abroad.
020 4538 2317 View 020 4538 2317
Nathan Ellison
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions. Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma. Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions. Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma. Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
01942 559883 View 01942 559883
Richard Stiles
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Fleet GU51
Are you burned out and overwhelmed? I help adult professionals manage stress and anxiety through talking therapy, presence practice and mindfulness. We can all experience burn out at some point. It's normal and it's nature's way of telling us to slow down. We don't always have the luxury of slowing down but we can learn to feel more connected to ourselves and others.
Are you burned out and overwhelmed? I help adult professionals manage stress and anxiety through talking therapy, presence practice and mindfulness. We can all experience burn out at some point. It's normal and it's nature's way of telling us to slow down. We don't always have the luxury of slowing down but we can learn to feel more connected to ourselves and others.
01276 539433 View 01276 539433
Mark Greenaway-Robbins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London EC4A
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, questions of identity, or the lasting impact of earlier experiences. You don't need to have everything worked out before we meet. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you'll feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's happening, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater freedom, confidence and connection.
01446 508557 View 01446 508557
Steven Mason
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
You’ve reached a level of success that others envy, yet privately, you’re exhausted from "performing" and waiting for the floor to fall out. I provide specialist coaching and psychotherapy for high-achieving men and the LGBTQ community to bridge the gap between external performance and internal confidence. I work at the intersection of therapeutic insight and proactive life change. My practice is for those who want more than just "venting"—we build a strategic toolkit to tackle high-performance anxiety, professional burnout, imposter syndrome, and psychosexual hurdles.
You’ve reached a level of success that others envy, yet privately, you’re exhausted from "performing" and waiting for the floor to fall out. I provide specialist coaching and psychotherapy for high-achieving men and the LGBTQ community to bridge the gap between external performance and internal confidence. I work at the intersection of therapeutic insight and proactive life change. My practice is for those who want more than just "venting"—we build a strategic toolkit to tackle high-performance anxiety, professional burnout, imposter syndrome, and psychosexual hurdles.
01273 110571 View 01273 110571
Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.

How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.

What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.