Male Counsellors in Selby
Hello, my name is James.
Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone.
Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
Hello, my name is James.
Sometimes life can feel uncertain, overwhelming, painful or isolating. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone.
Chestnut Counselling offers a confidential, empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions safely, without judgement, and at a pace that feels right for you. Many clients seek therapy to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, or find relief from anxiety, stress, or low mood. Whatever your reasons, counselling can support you in gaining deeper clarity, building self-awareness, and moving towards a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck, unsure why life feels hard. You might be searching for understanding, hoping to improve relationships, gain clarity, or feel more at ease in yourself. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover new perspectives, reflect on what matters most, and develop practical ways to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and peace of mind. Everyone is welcome here, and all aspects of who you are are seen and valued, including neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck, unsure why life feels hard. You might be searching for understanding, hoping to improve relationships, gain clarity, or feel more at ease in yourself. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover new perspectives, reflect on what matters most, and develop practical ways to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and peace of mind. Everyone is welcome here, and all aspects of who you are are seen and valued, including neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
We each have our own particular blend of resources and limitations, specific to us and unique as a fingerprint. That's why my therapeutic counselling doesn't provide 6-step plans, workbooks or programmes. It's open, free-flowing and exploratory. It takes the time to clear a regular safe space in which to unpack the events, relationships and emotions that you bring with you to this moment. To think about your feeling and feel your thinking. To talk, to laugh, to be tired, angry, uplifted or simply just to take the time to be. With compassion, empathy and without judgment.
We each have our own particular blend of resources and limitations, specific to us and unique as a fingerprint. That's why my therapeutic counselling doesn't provide 6-step plans, workbooks or programmes. It's open, free-flowing and exploratory. It takes the time to clear a regular safe space in which to unpack the events, relationships and emotions that you bring with you to this moment. To think about your feeling and feel your thinking. To talk, to laugh, to be tired, angry, uplifted or simply just to take the time to be. With compassion, empathy and without judgment.
Hi, I’m Gareth – and I’m really glad you’ve found your way here.
Rainbow Hearts Counselling is a place where the whole you is welcomed. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. As a queer therapist, I’m deeply committed to creating a practice that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities – but more than that, it’s a space for everyone. People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons, and no two stories are the same.
Hi, I’m Gareth – and I’m really glad you’ve found your way here.
Rainbow Hearts Counselling is a place where the whole you is welcomed. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, anxious, or simply in need of someone to walk alongside you, I offer a warm and grounded space where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. As a queer therapist, I’m deeply committed to creating a practice that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities – but more than that, it’s a space for everyone. People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons, and no two stories are the same.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when you're unsure of what you need. I believe that the key to successful therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to be genuine and warm and build a trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding. We can work to process and heal through a combination of therapeutic interventions, mindfulness and recognition of your physiological and biological responses.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when you're unsure of what you need. I believe that the key to successful therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to be genuine and warm and build a trusting and meaningful therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding. We can work to process and heal through a combination of therapeutic interventions, mindfulness and recognition of your physiological and biological responses.
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My approach to psychotherapy integrates findings in attachment theory, neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy and mindfulness. The structure of sessions or "where we will put our attention today" is negotiated with you at the beginning of each session and we will try to cultivate a mindful state of mind throughout the session in order to explore issues in more depth. Care will be taken to pace sessions carefully so that there is plenty of time for you to begin "processing" what arises in the session and to ensure that you do not become overwhelmed by what is explored.
My approach to psychotherapy integrates findings in attachment theory, neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy and mindfulness. The structure of sessions or "where we will put our attention today" is negotiated with you at the beginning of each session and we will try to cultivate a mindful state of mind throughout the session in order to explore issues in more depth. Care will be taken to pace sessions carefully so that there is plenty of time for you to begin "processing" what arises in the session and to ensure that you do not become overwhelmed by what is explored.
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
I specialise in helping with anxiety, panic, stress, and relationship difficulties, and have extensive experience of supporting with addictions, family conflicts, low self esteem and self worth issues, and coping with bereavement, grief and loss of different kinds.
If you would appreciate a warm, welcoming and calm approach, with someone who is dedicated to providing individualised support please get in touch.
I specialise in helping with anxiety, panic, stress, and relationship difficulties, and have extensive experience of supporting with addictions, family conflicts, low self esteem and self worth issues, and coping with bereavement, grief and loss of different kinds.
If you would appreciate a warm, welcoming and calm approach, with someone who is dedicated to providing individualised support please get in touch.
I am a Clinical Gestalt Psychotherapist with over 16 years experience of working in both private practice and with EAP organisations and providers of NHS Primary care. I have worked with a broad and diverse range of issues ranging from mild to severe anxiety and depression requiring short and long term interventions, through to in depth Psychotherapy for those with trauma, Shame and related histories and developmental difficulties. I have also completed a Post graduate Diploma in Trauma therapy. I work within Gestalt principles and philosophical ideas, this means working in the here and now and moment to moment with the client.
I am a Clinical Gestalt Psychotherapist with over 16 years experience of working in both private practice and with EAP organisations and providers of NHS Primary care. I have worked with a broad and diverse range of issues ranging from mild to severe anxiety and depression requiring short and long term interventions, through to in depth Psychotherapy for those with trauma, Shame and related histories and developmental difficulties. I have also completed a Post graduate Diploma in Trauma therapy. I work within Gestalt principles and philosophical ideas, this means working in the here and now and moment to moment with the client.
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
Hi, my name is Michael and I am a fully trained, registered counsellor (MBACP) (MNCPS). I have many years of experience working with caring roles and addiction. If you are struggling with issues of anxiety, feeling low and unmotivated for life, trapped in addiction or finding a caring role especially difficult, then I am here to help. I offer face to face, telephone or online sessions, which provides a range of options for those with busy lives. First and foremost, I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any issue which is causing you difficulty in life, which in turn can help you live life with more freedom.
Hi, my name is Michael and I am a fully trained, registered counsellor (MBACP) (MNCPS). I have many years of experience working with caring roles and addiction. If you are struggling with issues of anxiety, feeling low and unmotivated for life, trapped in addiction or finding a caring role especially difficult, then I am here to help. I offer face to face, telephone or online sessions, which provides a range of options for those with busy lives. First and foremost, I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any issue which is causing you difficulty in life, which in turn can help you live life with more freedom.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
If you are having difficulties in life, my therapy uses a range of methods within a safe space, to help you achieve wellness. I am a chartered psychologist with 22 years’ experience of helping people with emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I predominantly use schema therapy to help you understand why you might behave and think in unhelpful ways, as well incorporating Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to resolve any past or recent trauma. Treatment involves a mentoring approach to help you develop more robust skills for managing emotions and relationships, to allow for a better, more fulfilling life.
If you are having difficulties in life, my therapy uses a range of methods within a safe space, to help you achieve wellness. I am a chartered psychologist with 22 years’ experience of helping people with emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I predominantly use schema therapy to help you understand why you might behave and think in unhelpful ways, as well incorporating Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to resolve any past or recent trauma. Treatment involves a mentoring approach to help you develop more robust skills for managing emotions and relationships, to allow for a better, more fulfilling life.
I am a person-centred counsellor and supervisor and have been working with people seeking change for many years. I have never yet come across anyone who's distress or anxiety or sadness didn't make sense in the context of their life experience. Every individual is different and special in my book but has in common the need to be heard, recognised, valued and understood. Those four things are at the heart of my practice. Whatever your concern or difficulty, sharing what is on your mind and in your heart in a safe space is the start of healing and self acceptance. I work online and by phone as well as face to face.
I am a person-centred counsellor and supervisor and have been working with people seeking change for many years. I have never yet come across anyone who's distress or anxiety or sadness didn't make sense in the context of their life experience. Every individual is different and special in my book but has in common the need to be heard, recognised, valued and understood. Those four things are at the heart of my practice. Whatever your concern or difficulty, sharing what is on your mind and in your heart in a safe space is the start of healing and self acceptance. I work online and by phone as well as face to face.
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
You may appear capable outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, pressure, emotional exhaustion or self-doubt. Many of the people I work with are used to carrying responsibility quietly and find it difficult to switch off, relax or speak openly about how they’re really feeling. I work primarily with men, many in demanding professional roles, though I welcome anyone who recognises themselves in this experience.
While most of my work is with men, I welcome anyone whose experience resonates.
Free 15-minute intro call available.
You may appear capable outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, pressure, emotional exhaustion or self-doubt. Many of the people I work with are used to carrying responsibility quietly and find it difficult to switch off, relax or speak openly about how they’re really feeling. I work primarily with men, many in demanding professional roles, though I welcome anyone who recognises themselves in this experience.
While most of my work is with men, I welcome anyone whose experience resonates.
Free 15-minute intro call available.
Therapy based on a person as an individual. Hi, I'm Bobby and I am the lead Counsellor at The Arnold Practice and also an Associate Counsellor at Serendipity Counselling York.
Therapy based on a person as an individual. Hi, I'm Bobby and I am the lead Counsellor at The Arnold Practice and also an Associate Counsellor at Serendipity Counselling York.
I am an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist with 8 plus years of experience in both private practise and NHS. I work with a range of disorders using CBT techniques, including PTSD (complex also), Depression, Anxiety disorders such as OCD Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Worry and Specific Phobias. Additionally I have a special interest in working with people from BAME communities, to provide culturally sensitive therapy and overcome the stigma in the communities in regards to mental health.
I am an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist with 8 plus years of experience in both private practise and NHS. I work with a range of disorders using CBT techniques, including PTSD (complex also), Depression, Anxiety disorders such as OCD Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Worry and Specific Phobias. Additionally I have a special interest in working with people from BAME communities, to provide culturally sensitive therapy and overcome the stigma in the communities in regards to mental health.
Hi there and thank you for viewing my profile. I am a Masters Qualified BACP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in Leeds city centre (LS1) and York (YO41). As a therapist I help individuals talk about their feelings, think about their choices and help them to achieve positive changes in their lives through the counselling process. I use an integrative model of counselling & psychotherapy which involves a wide range of counselling theories such as psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
Hi there and thank you for viewing my profile. I am a Masters Qualified BACP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist working in Leeds city centre (LS1) and York (YO41). As a therapist I help individuals talk about their feelings, think about their choices and help them to achieve positive changes in their lives through the counselling process. I use an integrative model of counselling & psychotherapy which involves a wide range of counselling theories such as psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
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.