Male Counselling in N13
I am most often consulted by people who have anxiety or depression. Modern life can be stressful and many people seek my help with stress and stress-related health conditions. I am frequently consulted for help with relationship problems. In recent years I have seen an increase in the number of people who are seeking help with alcohol, food and eating disorders. Many people come because their life is not working the way they want it to, and they feel stuck and unable to move forward.
I am most often consulted by people who have anxiety or depression. Modern life can be stressful and many people seek my help with stress and stress-related health conditions. I am frequently consulted for help with relationship problems. In recent years I have seen an increase in the number of people who are seeking help with alcohol, food and eating disorders. Many people come because their life is not working the way they want it to, and they feel stuck and unable to move forward.
The free introductory session will give us an opportunity to make an initial assessment regarding our suitability to work together and you will be able to ask as many questions as you like.
Discovering and being your true self can be the key to sustainable positve mental health. If I am fortunate to work with you, our aim will be to work through the barriers to self-actuallisation whether they be a result of recent life changes or a legacy of longer term issues. We will explore the issues that matter to you whilst maintaining an open mind to the possibilty of any hidden aspects which may be relevant. I offer a safe non-judgemental space and believe that I can work effectively with the uniqueness of your individuality irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, sexualty, etc. Try a free introductory session to decide.
The free introductory session will give us an opportunity to make an initial assessment regarding our suitability to work together and you will be able to ask as many questions as you like.
Discovering and being your true self can be the key to sustainable positve mental health. If I am fortunate to work with you, our aim will be to work through the barriers to self-actuallisation whether they be a result of recent life changes or a legacy of longer term issues. We will explore the issues that matter to you whilst maintaining an open mind to the possibilty of any hidden aspects which may be relevant. I offer a safe non-judgemental space and believe that I can work effectively with the uniqueness of your individuality irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, sexualty, etc. Try a free introductory session to decide.
You may be stuck with difficult relationships, or work-related issues, or struggling to cope with the loss of someone or even something important to you. You want to move on. It may be difficult to know what you want exactly, but you know that something needs to change.
You may be stuck with difficult relationships, or work-related issues, or struggling to cope with the loss of someone or even something important to you. You want to move on. It may be difficult to know what you want exactly, but you know that something needs to change.
Dr Kumar Birch
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London N13
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with men and those struggling in their relationships with men. I provide a safe space where challenges can be voiced honestly and the strategies needed to manage them can be developed.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with men and those struggling in their relationships with men. I provide a safe space where challenges can be voiced honestly and the strategies needed to manage them can be developed.
I have trained in existential psychotherapy, and I apply this in my work with clients. The starting point is the experience of the client, to provide the opportunity for them to examine their understanding of life, and the problems and dilemmas they face; to reassess their goals and desires. It provides an opportunity to consider how their choices have been constrained, perhaps by the views and expectations of others, but also by constraints rooted in our society. Understanding can lead to questioning, and growth, possibly in new directions.
I have trained in existential psychotherapy, and I apply this in my work with clients. The starting point is the experience of the client, to provide the opportunity for them to examine their understanding of life, and the problems and dilemmas they face; to reassess their goals and desires. It provides an opportunity to consider how their choices have been constrained, perhaps by the views and expectations of others, but also by constraints rooted in our society. Understanding can lead to questioning, and growth, possibly in new directions.
Hello, my name is George, and I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist and have worked in NHS mental health services, including in senior clinical roles, for more than 15 years. In private practice I offer individualised and tailored psychological therapy for adults. I am experienced in working with most types of difficulty, and offer evidence-based therapies, drawing on CBT and psychodynamic approaches. I appreciate that it can feel like a big step to get in contact with a therapist. I believe that a safe, supportive and confidential therapeutic relationship is key to effective psychological therapy.
Hello, my name is George, and I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist and have worked in NHS mental health services, including in senior clinical roles, for more than 15 years. In private practice I offer individualised and tailored psychological therapy for adults. I am experienced in working with most types of difficulty, and offer evidence-based therapies, drawing on CBT and psychodynamic approaches. I appreciate that it can feel like a big step to get in contact with a therapist. I believe that a safe, supportive and confidential therapeutic relationship is key to effective psychological therapy.
My approach towards therapy is both hu manistic and integrative, drawing on the practice of existential therapy, cbt and psychoanalytic therapy.
Life can be very challenging at times and it can be difficult to make sense of things and find a way forwards on our own. Therapy aims towards increasing our self-knowledge and attaining clarity over our feelings, intentions and tendencies. By becoming more aware of the challenges we experience, and how we respond to these, we also become more able to identify alternative ways of looking at them and addressing them. I offer a safe space to facilitate this exploration and promote insight and personal growth. Everyone is unique and so everything that is brought into therapy is treated with care, respect and confidentiality.
My approach towards therapy is both hu manistic and integrative, drawing on the practice of existential therapy, cbt and psychoanalytic therapy.
Life can be very challenging at times and it can be difficult to make sense of things and find a way forwards on our own. Therapy aims towards increasing our self-knowledge and attaining clarity over our feelings, intentions and tendencies. By becoming more aware of the challenges we experience, and how we respond to these, we also become more able to identify alternative ways of looking at them and addressing them. I offer a safe space to facilitate this exploration and promote insight and personal growth. Everyone is unique and so everything that is brought into therapy is treated with care, respect and confidentiality.
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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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.