Male Counselling in Shepton Mallet
Before I tell a little about myself, allow me to say, well done for getting this far! I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling room. Thats not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either. I believe we can be practical, pragmatic and make some real changes without sacrificing empathy or compassion.
Before I tell a little about myself, allow me to say, well done for getting this far! I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling room. Thats not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either. I believe we can be practical, pragmatic and make some real changes without sacrificing empathy or compassion.
Limited evening availability.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere where you can explore your struggles at your own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches, founded upon my deep curiosity of what life expects of us as we journey through it, to assist you with those unique and personal problems you are experiencing. I am experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
Limited evening availability.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere where you can explore your struggles at your own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches, founded upon my deep curiosity of what life expects of us as we journey through it, to assist you with those unique and personal problems you are experiencing. I am experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
Psychotherapy for men is vital as many face silent pressures around work, family, and identity. Therapy offers a safe space to explore emotions, relationships, and challenges, helping men manage stress, build resilience, and create balance in their personal and professional lives. I work with men facing challenges such as addiction, sexuality, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, loss, and midlife transitions. Together we explore the deeper struggles beneath the surface, creating a safe, non-judgmental space to build resilience, and find healthier ways of coping and connecting.
Psychotherapy for men is vital as many face silent pressures around work, family, and identity. Therapy offers a safe space to explore emotions, relationships, and challenges, helping men manage stress, build resilience, and create balance in their personal and professional lives. I work with men facing challenges such as addiction, sexuality, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, loss, and midlife transitions. Together we explore the deeper struggles beneath the surface, creating a safe, non-judgmental space to build resilience, and find healthier ways of coping and connecting.
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I'm a senior student of Core Process Psychotherapy, based in Somerset working with adults in person or online.
I believe that we are all born to thrive. That we come into the world full of potential, with the ability to lead happy, healthy, full lives but that sometimes things happen that make that more difficult. You might be in a place right now where life feels tough for any number of reasons.
Whatever has brought you here today, I want you to know that just being here is the first step.
I'm a senior student of Core Process Psychotherapy, based in Somerset working with adults in person or online.
I believe that we are all born to thrive. That we come into the world full of potential, with the ability to lead happy, healthy, full lives but that sometimes things happen that make that more difficult. You might be in a place right now where life feels tough for any number of reasons.
Whatever has brought you here today, I want you to know that just being here is the first step.
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
I am an experienced UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer sessions for individuals and couples on both a long and short term basis depending on what is needed. I have an established private practice in Box, Wiltshire. I am also a member of BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I am an experienced UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer sessions for individuals and couples on both a long and short term basis depending on what is needed. I have an established private practice in Box, Wiltshire. I am also a member of BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
Hi my name is Thierry, I am a integrative counsellor offering online support across the UK. My area of interest are working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, understanding neurodiversity, anxiety as well as building a better understanding of the self. I can currently only offer online but will be expanding to face to face support within warminster and the surrounding area soon. My goal is to offer a space where you can be fully open and honest about your needs and we can work together to help build resilience or just to gain a stronger relationship with who you are and with those around you.
Hi my name is Thierry, I am a integrative counsellor offering online support across the UK. My area of interest are working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, understanding neurodiversity, anxiety as well as building a better understanding of the self. I can currently only offer online but will be expanding to face to face support within warminster and the surrounding area soon. My goal is to offer a space where you can be fully open and honest about your needs and we can work together to help build resilience or just to gain a stronger relationship with who you are and with those around you.
With over 40 years experience, I can help with a wide range of anxiety and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD (which includes ERP), BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper. I offer appointments 10am -4pm Monday to Friday.
With over 40 years experience, I can help with a wide range of anxiety and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD (which includes ERP), BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper. I offer appointments 10am -4pm Monday to Friday.
Hi, I’m Nick, a qualified BACP registered therapist experienced in supporting people through a range of life issues. I believe that everyone has the capacity for personal growth, even during challenging times. Therapy can provide the support and tools to navigate life’s difficulties and foster meaningful change. My role as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Hi, I’m Nick, a qualified BACP registered therapist experienced in supporting people through a range of life issues. I believe that everyone has the capacity for personal growth, even during challenging times. Therapy can provide the support and tools to navigate life’s difficulties and foster meaningful change. My role as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Life after painful experiences can feel heavy - as if you’re carrying memories and patterns that won’t let you move forward. You may find it hard to sleep, to stay calm and present, or to feel in control of your emotions. Perhaps you long to reconnect with the people and activities that once mattered to you, but instead feel stuck or overwhelmed. As a Chartered and HCPC-registered psychologist, I specialise in helping people release the impact of trauma and distressing events, so they can begin to feel safer, lighter, and more in touch with themselves again.
Life after painful experiences can feel heavy - as if you’re carrying memories and patterns that won’t let you move forward. You may find it hard to sleep, to stay calm and present, or to feel in control of your emotions. Perhaps you long to reconnect with the people and activities that once mattered to you, but instead feel stuck or overwhelmed. As a Chartered and HCPC-registered psychologist, I specialise in helping people release the impact of trauma and distressing events, so they can begin to feel safer, lighter, and more in touch with themselves again.
You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Maybe life just isn’t feeling the way you thought it would by now, and you’re not sure what to do about it. Or maybe you're navigating a difficult circumstance, or feeling lonely. These are completely valid reasons to start therapy.
I’m Alex, I am a BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, and I’ll be honoured to work with you.
Therapy with me will feel welcoming, supportive, and insightful. I will give you the space and support to slow down, make sense of things, and begin to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Maybe life just isn’t feeling the way you thought it would by now, and you’re not sure what to do about it. Or maybe you're navigating a difficult circumstance, or feeling lonely. These are completely valid reasons to start therapy.
I’m Alex, I am a BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, and I’ll be honoured to work with you.
Therapy with me will feel welcoming, supportive, and insightful. I will give you the space and support to slow down, make sense of things, and begin to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
I have 6 years experience in various forms of therapy and a further 5 years working and studying in the field of Psychology on top of that. I am a specialist CBT Therapist working with people who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by these kinds of issues and are looking for support then I would be more than happy to offer an initial 20 minute chat to discuss options and how CBT can support you. Overall I offer a hands on approach rooted in scientific evidence based practice which can help you to develop life skills and knowledge to get to where you want to be.
I have 6 years experience in various forms of therapy and a further 5 years working and studying in the field of Psychology on top of that. I am a specialist CBT Therapist working with people who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by these kinds of issues and are looking for support then I would be more than happy to offer an initial 20 minute chat to discuss options and how CBT can support you. Overall I offer a hands on approach rooted in scientific evidence based practice which can help you to develop life skills and knowledge to get to where you want to be.
Have you been trying to work through problems by yourself or trying to cope with distressing events that just don't seem to go away? There are times when we all need support and someone to talk to, this often helps to bring new insight and perspective. Would you like to learn to better deal with a situation or problem? Would you like not just to be able to cope but really let go mentally and physically of that distressing event/trauma memory that just keeps you stuck in a negative patten of thinking and feeling. Maybe all you want is to just feel better or have more control and direction in your life. the answer is YES you can.
Have you been trying to work through problems by yourself or trying to cope with distressing events that just don't seem to go away? There are times when we all need support and someone to talk to, this often helps to bring new insight and perspective. Would you like to learn to better deal with a situation or problem? Would you like not just to be able to cope but really let go mentally and physically of that distressing event/trauma memory that just keeps you stuck in a negative patten of thinking and feeling. Maybe all you want is to just feel better or have more control and direction in your life. the answer is YES you can.
Life can be difficult, however, there are times when difficulties and feelings become overwhelming and everything seems like a struggle. Having a capable ally alongside you who is impartial, warm and honest can be what’s needed to recognise and shift out of unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Living in this world can't always be safe but I believe we are meant to feel safe in our bodies and our sense of who we are. Rather than 'fixing' problems, focusing on being 'better' or even happier, we can develop our sense of security, wholeness and worth, increasing our ability to navigate life's challenges.
Life can be difficult, however, there are times when difficulties and feelings become overwhelming and everything seems like a struggle. Having a capable ally alongside you who is impartial, warm and honest can be what’s needed to recognise and shift out of unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Living in this world can't always be safe but I believe we are meant to feel safe in our bodies and our sense of who we are. Rather than 'fixing' problems, focusing on being 'better' or even happier, we can develop our sense of security, wholeness and worth, increasing our ability to navigate life's challenges.
20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Broad experience with young adults and individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and others. Minority groups, neurodiverse, creative individuals, LGBTQ are welcome! Free consultation. Feeling sad, anxious or trapped and ready for a change? let's work together, on your own pace, step by step, exploring your emotions and traumatic events in a way that is safe for you. Gestalt therapy is a very dynamic approach that grounds you in the present, helps you to let go or reclaim emotions and to close cycles or unfinished businesses.
20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Broad experience with young adults and individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and others. Minority groups, neurodiverse, creative individuals, LGBTQ are welcome! Free consultation. Feeling sad, anxious or trapped and ready for a change? let's work together, on your own pace, step by step, exploring your emotions and traumatic events in a way that is safe for you. Gestalt therapy is a very dynamic approach that grounds you in the present, helps you to let go or reclaim emotions and to close cycles or unfinished businesses.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Hi, I’m Frank.
If you are looking at this area on Psychology Today, I suspect that you are thinking about counselling.
From my own personal experience, I can say that counselling changed my life, allowed me to find myself & grow into my authentic self.
I believe that we can all benefit from having a space where we can talk and air our thoughts and feelings in a non judgemental space and be supported.
I am a fully qualified counsellor who trained in intergrative counselling at a BACP accredited college back in 2012.
Hi, I’m Frank.
If you are looking at this area on Psychology Today, I suspect that you are thinking about counselling.
From my own personal experience, I can say that counselling changed my life, allowed me to find myself & grow into my authentic self.
I believe that we can all benefit from having a space where we can talk and air our thoughts and feelings in a non judgemental space and be supported.
I am a fully qualified counsellor who trained in intergrative counselling at a BACP accredited college back in 2012.
There are many reasons we seek counselling throughout life. Perhaps you’re feeling sad, depressed, or anxious. Maybe you're going through loss or bereavement, struggling with anger or battling addictions. Or maybe you just don't feel yourself! Whatever it is you bring to counselling, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore, unpack and work through the challenges you are facing.
There are many reasons we seek counselling throughout life. Perhaps you’re feeling sad, depressed, or anxious. Maybe you're going through loss or bereavement, struggling with anger or battling addictions. Or maybe you just don't feel yourself! Whatever it is you bring to counselling, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore, unpack and work through the challenges you are facing.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.