Male Counselling in Stroud
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
Not as sure of yourself as you used to be, not feeling good about how your life or relationships have turned out, yearning for something but not sure what that is or just recognising that you no longer want to put up with the feelings, thoughts or that way your body feels. These kinds of experiences are a part what it is to be human and when we're ready to change, it's good to have help. With me its a collaborative effort in which I learn about you and you find out more about yourself; what you want, what's blocking that and how you might resolve those blocks, make changes and realise more of your potential.
Not as sure of yourself as you used to be, not feeling good about how your life or relationships have turned out, yearning for something but not sure what that is or just recognising that you no longer want to put up with the feelings, thoughts or that way your body feels. These kinds of experiences are a part what it is to be human and when we're ready to change, it's good to have help. With me its a collaborative effort in which I learn about you and you find out more about yourself; what you want, what's blocking that and how you might resolve those blocks, make changes and realise more of your potential.
Life can be difficult — and sometimes deeply painful. Whether you're facing significant loss, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, addiction, or harsh self-criticism, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or lost. I offer a compassionate space to explore your experience and reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel distant.
In today’s challenging world, an authentic relationship to ourselves or others — one grounded in acceptance, compassion and genuine connection — is unfortunately lacking in many of our lives. I believe this connection is key to healing and growth.
Life can be difficult — and sometimes deeply painful. Whether you're facing significant loss, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, addiction, or harsh self-criticism, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or lost. I offer a compassionate space to explore your experience and reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel distant.
In today’s challenging world, an authentic relationship to ourselves or others — one grounded in acceptance, compassion and genuine connection — is unfortunately lacking in many of our lives. I believe this connection is key to healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Dave. I'm an experienced, skilled and professional therapist. I'm here to adapt to what you need. Whether you need to be heard and understood, or whether you need direction and guidance, I've spent the last 20 years acquiring the skills to help.
My practice, first and foremost, is to listen to you. I want to understand what’s happening for you. Then we can work together, in collaboration, to find the best way forward.
Hi, I'm Dave. I'm an experienced, skilled and professional therapist. I'm here to adapt to what you need. Whether you need to be heard and understood, or whether you need direction and guidance, I've spent the last 20 years acquiring the skills to help.
My practice, first and foremost, is to listen to you. I want to understand what’s happening for you. Then we can work together, in collaboration, to find the best way forward.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
Therapy offers an important step in discovering the world around us and finding our place in it. For some people, coming to therapy is a big step. It can take courage to identify a need to heal, recover or progress. My approach aims to ensure that you feel safe in the knowledge that you can trust the therapeutic process. Maintaining the core values of empathy, unconditional positive regard for you as well as congruence (being authentic), I also use other modes of therapy.
Therapy offers an important step in discovering the world around us and finding our place in it. For some people, coming to therapy is a big step. It can take courage to identify a need to heal, recover or progress. My approach aims to ensure that you feel safe in the knowledge that you can trust the therapeutic process. Maintaining the core values of empathy, unconditional positive regard for you as well as congruence (being authentic), I also use other modes of therapy.
Sometimes issues and experiences build up in life, or we somehow lose our way. Or something happens that is outside of our control and we get thrown by it. When we reach out and speak about what is bothering us it gives us the opportunity to 'get out from under the experience', to make sense of what we are feeling and why we might be feeling that. This brings the possibility of using our current and past experiences and states to explore what in all of that might be useful for us, to move and to grow and flourish.
Sometimes issues and experiences build up in life, or we somehow lose our way. Or something happens that is outside of our control and we get thrown by it. When we reach out and speak about what is bothering us it gives us the opportunity to 'get out from under the experience', to make sense of what we are feeling and why we might be feeling that. This brings the possibility of using our current and past experiences and states to explore what in all of that might be useful for us, to move and to grow and flourish.
Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. MSC (distinction) from The Family Institute, University of South Wales. NHS employed (CAMHS), with small private practice. Working with individuals, couples, families and children. I usually meet with clients face to face at rooms in Stroud, and can also provide digital therapy.
Individuals and families £75 per hour.
Couples £100 per hour
Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. MSC (distinction) from The Family Institute, University of South Wales. NHS employed (CAMHS), with small private practice. Working with individuals, couples, families and children. I usually meet with clients face to face at rooms in Stroud, and can also provide digital therapy.
Individuals and families £75 per hour.
Couples £100 per hour
Hello, I am Yut. Whether you’re enduring an especially troubling time, navigating big life changes, working through difficult memories, or just feeling a little lost, I am here to offer support. Whatever is happening with you, I’m sure we can find a way through it together. I am a fully Person-Centred qualified counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in close accordance with the BACP Code of Ethics. I work with adults of all ages and from all walks of life, who bring a diverse array of issues to the therapy room.
Hello, I am Yut. Whether you’re enduring an especially troubling time, navigating big life changes, working through difficult memories, or just feeling a little lost, I am here to offer support. Whatever is happening with you, I’m sure we can find a way through it together. I am a fully Person-Centred qualified counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working in close accordance with the BACP Code of Ethics. I work with adults of all ages and from all walks of life, who bring a diverse array of issues to the therapy room.
I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you explore your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions. Counselling is a hard journey but there is freedom in living authentically and being your true self. I offer counselling sessions face-to-face, online and via telephone and there is no minimum or maximum limit on sessions, full autonomy is given.
I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you explore your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions. Counselling is a hard journey but there is freedom in living authentically and being your true self. I offer counselling sessions face-to-face, online and via telephone and there is no minimum or maximum limit on sessions, full autonomy is given.
As an IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist I can support you to be with any aspect of your inner world that gives rise to suffering, with an open heart and open mind. This quality of presence catalyses a healing process resulting in greater access to love, peace and joy.
Living in a body in the world is no easy ride and we inevitably face experiences that are difficult to process which can lead to a wide range of negative consequences. Counter-intuitively, if we dare to explore these areas of our inner world, accompanied by a skilful guide, we can grow and deepen into qualities and capacities that have been constrained.
As an IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist I can support you to be with any aspect of your inner world that gives rise to suffering, with an open heart and open mind. This quality of presence catalyses a healing process resulting in greater access to love, peace and joy.
Living in a body in the world is no easy ride and we inevitably face experiences that are difficult to process which can lead to a wide range of negative consequences. Counter-intuitively, if we dare to explore these areas of our inner world, accompanied by a skilful guide, we can grow and deepen into qualities and capacities that have been constrained.
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.
Hi, I am a trainee Psychotherapist in my fourth year of training towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy at BCPC in Bath. I started seeing clients in the summer 2022.
My approach is to try to meet you with whatever you bring. It's important to have someone genuine, really listen without judging or advising. Sometimes it helps to have your feelings and experiences witnessed in a sensitive way. Therapy can give you the room to make sense of your past and the relationships you have today. Good therapy can create the safe space for you to experience a different way of being.
Hi, I am a trainee Psychotherapist in my fourth year of training towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy at BCPC in Bath. I started seeing clients in the summer 2022.
My approach is to try to meet you with whatever you bring. It's important to have someone genuine, really listen without judging or advising. Sometimes it helps to have your feelings and experiences witnessed in a sensitive way. Therapy can give you the room to make sense of your past and the relationships you have today. Good therapy can create the safe space for you to experience a different way of being.
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
Not knowing which way to turn or who you can talk to? Life feeling something like this overwhelming, relationships strained, broken down, lacking confidence & self-esteem, difficult to voice or understand what you need, feeling down on edge & simply confused? Then welcome to Barry Cook 'The Tattooed Counsellor' When we feel this way our problems may be all mixed up growing bigger or unmanageable by the day. It could be that past or present experiences are causing us confusion & conflict. Maybe you would benefit from talking to someone who is not a part of your friends & family and will simply allow you to be you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your life? Perhaps you feel disconnected and powerless? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or work difficulties, loss, burnout, neurodiversity or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you.
You might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward and there could be a longing for understanding, acceptance, and a sense of peace? Maybe you are searching for clarity and confidence — to feel heard and valued?
Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems, I am here to help you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your life? Perhaps you feel disconnected and powerless? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or work difficulties, loss, burnout, neurodiversity or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you.
You might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward and there could be a longing for understanding, acceptance, and a sense of peace? Maybe you are searching for clarity and confidence — to feel heard and valued?
Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems, I am here to help you.
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
With over 25 years of experience, ranging from addiction through to sexual and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and numbness, I'd like to support you. In recent years I have moved my work focus to integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find this way of working empowering to the client, engaging and highly effective. It may be you hear a loud critical voice inside or joy and fun may be fleeting or missing, you might like to access them again (or for the first time!). If your goal is a compassionate, connected, creative Self then maybe Internal Family systems be what you are looking for in therapy.
Hi, I am Max ( Qualified Person Centred Therapist) and I know from my own experience, that life can sometimes be a struggle. Events and experiences can leave us feeling lost, isolated or directionless . At such times, reaching out for help can feel very difficult and it is important that your search leads you to someone you feel you can trust . Counselling is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings ,which might be affecting many different areas of your life. With careful and empathic listening, I endeavour to support you in finding your own way through what is often too complex and difficult to manage alone.
Hi, I am Max ( Qualified Person Centred Therapist) and I know from my own experience, that life can sometimes be a struggle. Events and experiences can leave us feeling lost, isolated or directionless . At such times, reaching out for help can feel very difficult and it is important that your search leads you to someone you feel you can trust . Counselling is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings ,which might be affecting many different areas of your life. With careful and empathic listening, I endeavour to support you in finding your own way through what is often too complex and difficult to manage alone.
Hi, I’m Ben, a psychodynamic counsellor.
I offer a space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface—patterns, emotions, and past experiences that may be influencing how you feel and relate today. This is a space for curiosity, not quick fixes. A space to get to know yourself more deeply—not just to ease discomfort, but to understand where it comes from.
My approach is best suited for people who are open to longer-term, reflective work. Those who are motivated not just by relief, but by a desire to understand the why beneath their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Hi, I’m Ben, a psychodynamic counsellor.
I offer a space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface—patterns, emotions, and past experiences that may be influencing how you feel and relate today. This is a space for curiosity, not quick fixes. A space to get to know yourself more deeply—not just to ease discomfort, but to understand where it comes from.
My approach is best suited for people who are open to longer-term, reflective work. Those who are motivated not just by relief, but by a desire to understand the why beneath their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years experience in both clinical and research environments. I have previously worked in the National Health Service (NHS) providing therapy to adults, including working for a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specialist clinic. I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood problems such as depression, OCD, persistent panic attacks, health anxiety, experiences of depersonalisation/derealisation and social anxiety. I will tell you if I do not think I am the right person to help you and provide onwards recommendations.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years experience in both clinical and research environments. I have previously worked in the National Health Service (NHS) providing therapy to adults, including working for a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specialist clinic. I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood problems such as depression, OCD, persistent panic attacks, health anxiety, experiences of depersonalisation/derealisation and social anxiety. I will tell you if I do not think I am the right person to help you and provide onwards recommendations.
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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.