Male Counselling in Ross-on-Wye

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Kenneth Evans
Counsellor, BPC
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
Everyone needs a little support from time to time. Perhaps you or someone you know feel that you ought to be able to manage your feelings, but are finding them too much at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry or confused. The demands of work, relationships, families, financial worries, or caring for someone can all make it difficult to cope. You may have experienced loss through bereavement, redundancy, or retirement, or you might be struggling with your sense of identity, self-confidence, health, or direction in home life or at work. You may feel that you are struggling with some other unique issue.
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Clarity in Mind
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Clarity in Mind has been established to set new standards in therapy for both individuals and organisations alike. Our philosophy is that each client has their own unique needs and circumstances & should have a tailored holistic plan created for them. Our service is provided by highly qualified and experienced therapists who share this philosophy. We provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals who wish to understand then learn to cope more effectively with life issues, such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias post traumatic stress, eating disorders personality disorders and neurodiversity.
Clarity in Mind has been established to set new standards in therapy for both individuals and organisations alike. Our philosophy is that each client has their own unique needs and circumstances & should have a tailored holistic plan created for them. Our service is provided by highly qualified and experienced therapists who share this philosophy. We provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals who wish to understand then learn to cope more effectively with life issues, such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias post traumatic stress, eating disorders personality disorders and neurodiversity.
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Dom Nowak
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hello and thank you for stopping by. My name is Dom, and after experiencing the transformative power of therapy myself — and earning a fair few bruises and badges from the school of life — I decided to follow a vocation of helping others navigate their internal struggles, even when everything on the surface seems “just fine.”  I’d now like to offer you the same confidential, non-judgemental, and compassionate support that I once received.  I’ve always been fascinated by people, the dynamics between us, and the many games we play throughout our dear life to hold on to it and make sense of it.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. My name is Dom, and after experiencing the transformative power of therapy myself — and earning a fair few bruises and badges from the school of life — I decided to follow a vocation of helping others navigate their internal struggles, even when everything on the surface seems “just fine.”  I’d now like to offer you the same confidential, non-judgemental, and compassionate support that I once received.  I’ve always been fascinated by people, the dynamics between us, and the many games we play throughout our dear life to hold on to it and make sense of it.
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Clive Oxford
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Having been in practice for over thirty years, I know that no one REALLY wants to come and see me. I can seem like a last resort. I'm the person you come to when no-one else will do ……and, you have to pay me! You've reached a point where you have to talk to someone; someone who will understand the gravity of your situation. Someone who will take you and your experience of life seriously. Counselling and Psychotherapy; .... this is my job; what I do for a living; have conversations with people, be with them, helping them through times of difficulty, doubt, uncertainty and despair. Like walking a tightrope, it’s a risky business!
Having been in practice for over thirty years, I know that no one REALLY wants to come and see me. I can seem like a last resort. I'm the person you come to when no-one else will do ……and, you have to pay me! You've reached a point where you have to talk to someone; someone who will understand the gravity of your situation. Someone who will take you and your experience of life seriously. Counselling and Psychotherapy; .... this is my job; what I do for a living; have conversations with people, be with them, helping them through times of difficulty, doubt, uncertainty and despair. Like walking a tightrope, it’s a risky business!
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Martyn Pars
Counsellor, MBACP
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
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Photo of Louis Conibear, Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Louis Conibear
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I can help you identify and challenge unhelpful or intrusive thoughts and behaviours, understand your past experiences, and help you take a step back from your thoughts so you can respond with intention rather than react automatically. You will develop healthy boundaries, improve communication, manage self-criticism, and build resilience. I can also help you to find greater meaning and purpose by exploring your values and beliefs, supporting confident, authentic, and meaningful relationships and life.
I can help you identify and challenge unhelpful or intrusive thoughts and behaviours, understand your past experiences, and help you take a step back from your thoughts so you can respond with intention rather than react automatically. You will develop healthy boundaries, improve communication, manage self-criticism, and build resilience. I can also help you to find greater meaning and purpose by exploring your values and beliefs, supporting confident, authentic, and meaningful relationships and life.
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Photo of Chris Matcham, Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Chris Matcham
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow changes you want to happen.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow changes you want to happen.
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Photo of Gary McFarlane, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Gary McFarlane
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A Relate trained and experienced Relationship Counsellor, Mediator, Sex Therapist, Sex Addiction & Love Addiction Therapist; Accredited EMDR practitioner. All via Zoom, Bilateralbase with clients from the UK and all over the world. Trained in online counselling, with a Certificate in Online Counselling, having worked Online for 14 years; AI-EMDR (Attachment Informed EMDR), Couples EMDR; Group impacted Trauma EMDR and Recent Trauma Event EMDR; as well as The Advanced Flash Technique - for Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, pain, fears, other conditions and unprocessed issues from the past. VR soon to be added to facilitate healing.
A Relate trained and experienced Relationship Counsellor, Mediator, Sex Therapist, Sex Addiction & Love Addiction Therapist; Accredited EMDR practitioner. All via Zoom, Bilateralbase with clients from the UK and all over the world. Trained in online counselling, with a Certificate in Online Counselling, having worked Online for 14 years; AI-EMDR (Attachment Informed EMDR), Couples EMDR; Group impacted Trauma EMDR and Recent Trauma Event EMDR; as well as The Advanced Flash Technique - for Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, pain, fears, other conditions and unprocessed issues from the past. VR soon to be added to facilitate healing.
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Photo of Stefan Mihailov, Counsellor, MBACP
Stefan Mihailov
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
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Photo of Jordan Hodge - The Apsley Clinic, Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
The Apsley Clinic
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
At the Apsley Clinic, we have a team of dedicated Practitioners who can assess, treat, and support your mental health needs within just 72 hours of referral. We strive to support you as soon as possible, offering a range of Psychological therapies, including Psychotherapy and Counselling. Our experienced medical professionals put your Mental Health needs first. We are proud to provide a high quality multi-disciplinary team of therapists and Mental Health Practitioners to provide Psychological support that is client centred and tailored to you . Our goal is to make you feel better as quickly as possible.
At the Apsley Clinic, we have a team of dedicated Practitioners who can assess, treat, and support your mental health needs within just 72 hours of referral. We strive to support you as soon as possible, offering a range of Psychological therapies, including Psychotherapy and Counselling. Our experienced medical professionals put your Mental Health needs first. We are proud to provide a high quality multi-disciplinary team of therapists and Mental Health Practitioners to provide Psychological support that is client centred and tailored to you . Our goal is to make you feel better as quickly as possible.
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Photo of Mark Brady - Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service , Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
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Tom Magal
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, experienced in working with couples and individuals of all ages, and from all walks of life. I'm not your everyday counsellor, I truly believe that we all have it within us to be our best selves, happy and content, but that comes from understanding ourselves better. I often see clients in the middle of a crisis who need more immediate help, and I also work with people who are otherwise happy but want help moving forwards in their life. I see couples who may have got into bad habits, and may want help building an environment which will enable the relationship to flourish once again.
I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, experienced in working with couples and individuals of all ages, and from all walks of life. I'm not your everyday counsellor, I truly believe that we all have it within us to be our best selves, happy and content, but that comes from understanding ourselves better. I often see clients in the middle of a crisis who need more immediate help, and I also work with people who are otherwise happy but want help moving forwards in their life. I see couples who may have got into bad habits, and may want help building an environment which will enable the relationship to flourish once again.
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Photo of Ellis Owen - Ellis Owen Counselling, Counsellor, BACP
Ellis Owen Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Bristol BS32
At times, life can feel confusing & overwhelming. I offer online and in-person sessions in a confidential & safe space for people struggling with life’s challenges. I have a wealth of lived experience and specialist training to help guide you to find your way through your problems.
At times, life can feel confusing & overwhelming. I offer online and in-person sessions in a confidential & safe space for people struggling with life’s challenges. I have a wealth of lived experience and specialist training to help guide you to find your way through your problems.
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Jamie Sabat
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
Welcome, my name is Jamie and I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. I understand how overwhelming seeking counselling can be and recognise how much of a big step it takes to contact someone like myself to talk about your personal difficulties. I am experienced working with individuals and relationships. My training being person-centred, I focus on respecting your unique experience and supporting you to find your sense of agency and self belief.
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Photo of Luke Fielder, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Luke Fielder
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor. I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. What we may find is that issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor. I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. What we may find is that issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
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Eleos Therapeutic Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
I'm Martin, a mental health expert with over 25 years of experience. My expertise lies in general mental health and sports psychology. I use methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, and Brain Spotting to help those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. I prioritise creating a safe space where your voice leads the way. My role will be a support to help you thrive by understanding your unique and individual story and experiences, supporting you to increase personal insight and developing useful skills to tackle life's challenges.
I'm Martin, a mental health expert with over 25 years of experience. My expertise lies in general mental health and sports psychology. I use methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, and Brain Spotting to help those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. I prioritise creating a safe space where your voice leads the way. My role will be a support to help you thrive by understanding your unique and individual story and experiences, supporting you to increase personal insight and developing useful skills to tackle life's challenges.
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Harry Norman
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS9
Having put my own psychological difficulties behind me, I am grateful being able to help other human beings move on in life. So how can we turn crisis into opportunity and difficulties into resilience? Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression. I am interested in people with a “difficult diagnosis”, or described as a "difficult case" or those described as autistic or neurodivergent. About eighty percent of my clients are satisfied in eight sessions or less.
Having put my own psychological difficulties behind me, I am grateful being able to help other human beings move on in life. So how can we turn crisis into opportunity and difficulties into resilience? Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression. I am interested in people with a “difficult diagnosis”, or described as a "difficult case" or those described as autistic or neurodivergent. About eighty percent of my clients are satisfied in eight sessions or less.
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Photo of Joe Pawson, Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Joe Pawson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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 difficult to resolve.
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 difficult to resolve.
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Richard Cole EFT Relationship Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bristol BS11
I work with couples who have heard about the benefits of EFT—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. This powerful approach helps couples reconnect by unraveling repetitive communication patterns. It goes beyond "just talking," enabling you to communicate clearly and connect on a deeper, heartfelt level, so you can express what truly matters to each other. In each session, I create a supportive space where I listen attentively, ensuring both partners feel understood. I guide you through the process of exploring your emotions and patterns, helping you rebuild emotional security and strengthen your bond as a couple.
I work with couples who have heard about the benefits of EFT—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. This powerful approach helps couples reconnect by unraveling repetitive communication patterns. It goes beyond "just talking," enabling you to communicate clearly and connect on a deeper, heartfelt level, so you can express what truly matters to each other. In each session, I create a supportive space where I listen attentively, ensuring both partners feel understood. I guide you through the process of exploring your emotions and patterns, helping you rebuild emotional security and strengthen your bond as a couple.
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John Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Stroud GL5
Do you need help with a difficult time in your life? Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry? Perhaps what helped in the past is no longer working. You may be feeling numb or withdrawn. Are traumatic events from your past resurfacing? These challenging experiences are part of us, and when we feel ready it is good to have help. I work closely along side you and together we find out more about yourself, what you want, what is blocking you and how you might overcome this. By addressing these issues can help remove shackles allowing you to grow and realize your full potential.
Do you need help with a difficult time in your life? Are you feeling low or anxious, consumed with worry? Perhaps what helped in the past is no longer working. You may be feeling numb or withdrawn. Are traumatic events from your past resurfacing? These challenging experiences are part of us, and when we feel ready it is good to have help. I work closely along side you and together we find out more about yourself, what you want, what is blocking you and how you might overcome this. By addressing these issues can help remove shackles allowing you to grow and realize your full potential.
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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.

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.