Male Counsellors in Torquay
Do you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, empty, lonely, scared, unsatisfied, not yourself? Do you do things you don’t want or need to do, things that aren’t good for you or the people around you? Do you wonder where your place is in the world? What is your purpose? What it all means?
If any of this sounds true for you, then this is when counselling can be a positive step. I can help you to explore why you feel, think and behave the way you do, perhaps in ways that are stopping you from fulfilling your potential, from living the life you want to live, from finding meaning/purpose - from being you.
Do you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, empty, lonely, scared, unsatisfied, not yourself? Do you do things you don’t want or need to do, things that aren’t good for you or the people around you? Do you wonder where your place is in the world? What is your purpose? What it all means?
If any of this sounds true for you, then this is when counselling can be a positive step. I can help you to explore why you feel, think and behave the way you do, perhaps in ways that are stopping you from fulfilling your potential, from living the life you want to live, from finding meaning/purpose - from being you.
Opening up to someone new can understandably make you feel anxious. You may wonder, "Will I be judged?" "Will I be told I'm a hopeless case?" A lot of the time we can be own worst enemy. We tell ourselves that we are not good enough, not capable, or not loveable. We get frustrated, angry, depressed, anxious, and stuck in a world which sometimes feels fake and hollow somehow. We allow others to bully us, walk all over us, hurt us and destroy our dreams. However, all is not lost. Often all we need is just a small change in our perception, and to be seen and heard. This can make a huge difference.
Opening up to someone new can understandably make you feel anxious. You may wonder, "Will I be judged?" "Will I be told I'm a hopeless case?" A lot of the time we can be own worst enemy. We tell ourselves that we are not good enough, not capable, or not loveable. We get frustrated, angry, depressed, anxious, and stuck in a world which sometimes feels fake and hollow somehow. We allow others to bully us, walk all over us, hurt us and destroy our dreams. However, all is not lost. Often all we need is just a small change in our perception, and to be seen and heard. This can make a huge difference.
The goal of an individual therapy is to inspire change and improve the quality of life through self awareness and self exploration.
The goal of an individual therapy is to inspire change and improve the quality of life through self awareness and self exploration.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
My approach is one of compassion, curiosity and warmth. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy; you are the expert in your experience, while I have knowledge and skills to help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do. Together we can explore and formulate your difficulties, so that you can become clearer on what might be keeping you “stuck” in unhelpful patterns and make changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Hi,
I'm John, a qualified counsellor at Torbay Psychotherapy (MNCS), based in Brixham, Torbay.
It’s completely normal to face challenges in life—whether they’re minor worries, persistent anxieties, or significant events like grief, divorce, or panic attacks. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. We can work through it together.
I specialise in person-centred therapy—a gentle, non-directive approach that creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Hi,
I'm John, a qualified counsellor at Torbay Psychotherapy (MNCS), based in Brixham, Torbay.
It’s completely normal to face challenges in life—whether they’re minor worries, persistent anxieties, or significant events like grief, divorce, or panic attacks. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. We can work through it together.
I specialise in person-centred therapy—a gentle, non-directive approach that creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
I’m a male‑centred therapist with a straightforward, down‑to‑earth approach, honest, clear, and focused on real change. I offer a space where you can talk openly without pressure or judgement, and I’ll challenge you with compassion when it’s needed. Many men feel overwhelmed, shut down, angry, anxious, or stuck in old patterns. My work helps you slow down, understand what’s underneath your reactions, and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and showing up in your life.
I’m a male‑centred therapist with a straightforward, down‑to‑earth approach, honest, clear, and focused on real change. I offer a space where you can talk openly without pressure or judgement, and I’ll challenge you with compassion when it’s needed. Many men feel overwhelmed, shut down, angry, anxious, or stuck in old patterns. My work helps you slow down, understand what’s underneath your reactions, and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and showing up in your life.
Perhaps things have fallen apart and you want support. Or perhaps you've been struggling for years - or just sense the possibility of a more vivid, fulfilling life. I offer space and support to find your way forward as you discover your own inner creative resources.
Perhaps things have fallen apart and you want support. Or perhaps you've been struggling for years - or just sense the possibility of a more vivid, fulfilling life. I offer space and support to find your way forward as you discover your own inner creative resources.
Hello, my name is Tom.
You might be struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Perhaps you are seeking clarity, growth, deeper insight, and a path towards self-understanding.
I can help you navigate these challenges.
Working together in a non-judgemental space, we will unpack your experiences to understand your mental health, explore the choices you make and their impact, and examine entrenched patterns. This process allows you to build new perspectives, implement healthier coping strategies, foster better communication, and set and achieve your personal goals.
Hello, my name is Tom.
You might be struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. Perhaps you are seeking clarity, growth, deeper insight, and a path towards self-understanding.
I can help you navigate these challenges.
Working together in a non-judgemental space, we will unpack your experiences to understand your mental health, explore the choices you make and their impact, and examine entrenched patterns. This process allows you to build new perspectives, implement healthier coping strategies, foster better communication, and set and achieve your personal goals.
I offer an opportunity for you to explore whatever you feel the need to share, in a safe environment with a trained counsellor and psychotherapist. I will bring over 20 years experience working in this area with adults and young people ( over 11 years old ) to our sessions together.
I offer an opportunity for you to explore whatever you feel the need to share, in a safe environment with a trained counsellor and psychotherapist. I will bring over 20 years experience working in this area with adults and young people ( over 11 years old ) to our sessions together.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and work issues. I am highly trained in trauma-informed psychotherapy and coaching. My integrative approach blends transactional analysis psychotherapy, EMDR, and ancient healing practices to address root causes for good. In our first meeting, we’ll discuss goals, agree how we’ll work, and create a flexible plan for lasting change, usually with weekly sessions.
I specialise in working with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and work issues. I am highly trained in trauma-informed psychotherapy and coaching. My integrative approach blends transactional analysis psychotherapy, EMDR, and ancient healing practices to address root causes for good. In our first meeting, we’ll discuss goals, agree how we’ll work, and create a flexible plan for lasting change, usually with weekly sessions.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I support people dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings or just feeling lost or overwhelmed in life itself. This may lead you to struggle with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling to understand their place. I support gay clients and those with LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
I support people dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings or just feeling lost or overwhelmed in life itself. This may lead you to struggle with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling to understand their place. I support gay clients and those with LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a graduate of the Karuna Institute's Mindfulness Based Core-Process Psychotherapy training. I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice online and from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a graduate of the Karuna Institute's Mindfulness Based Core-Process Psychotherapy training. I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice online and from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
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Working in a Person-Centred approach. I aim to support my clients needs in the best & safest way possible. That may look like using different approaches and styles to support what it is you're bringing forward.
Working in a Person-Centred approach. I aim to support my clients needs in the best & safest way possible. That may look like using different approaches and styles to support what it is you're bringing forward.
I offer psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy to support individuals facing depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. Whether you're seeking traditional talk therapy or exploring psychedelic-assisted approaches, my work is grounded in compassion, clinical insight, and deep respect for your unique path. I help clients process difficult experiences, foster self-worth and clarity, and build the resilience needed for meaningful, lasting change.
I offer psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy to support individuals facing depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. Whether you're seeking traditional talk therapy or exploring psychedelic-assisted approaches, my work is grounded in compassion, clinical insight, and deep respect for your unique path. I help clients process difficult experiences, foster self-worth and clarity, and build the resilience needed for meaningful, lasting change.
My focus is to support you, to give yourself the opportunity to connect to your suppressed emotions that want to be heard and acknowledged, to enable you to speak your truth and to have a voice. Together, working at your pace, we can gain insight and understanding of your issue or difficulty, and explore ways of connecting / reconnecting to yourself to build self-awareness, trust, empowerment, resilience and courage. Our goal in working together is to enhance your life, which is meaningful for you, to create balance and wellbeing.
My focus is to support you, to give yourself the opportunity to connect to your suppressed emotions that want to be heard and acknowledged, to enable you to speak your truth and to have a voice. Together, working at your pace, we can gain insight and understanding of your issue or difficulty, and explore ways of connecting / reconnecting to yourself to build self-awareness, trust, empowerment, resilience and courage. Our goal in working together is to enhance your life, which is meaningful for you, to create balance and wellbeing.
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP & BACP registered Psychotherapist with 17 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP & BACP registered Psychotherapist with 17 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
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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.