Men's Mental Health Counselling
Men often carry a lot on their own. Stress, anger, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling disconnected can build quietly over time.
Counselling offers a space to slow things down, talk openly, and make sense of what’s going on - without judgement, pressure, or having to know exactly what to say.
Men's Mental Health with Check Your Head Counselling
Men experience mental health struggles just as often as anyone else — but many carry them alone for longer. Not because they don’t care, but because they’ve learned to cope by pushing through, staying busy, or keeping things to themselves.
For some, things reach a breaking point. For others, it’s a slow build-up: stress, irritability, low mood, relationship strain, or a sense of feeling disconnected from who they are. Counselling offers a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on.
Why Many Men Put Off Getting Help
A lot of men arrive at therapy later than they would have liked. Often, they’ve already tried to deal with things on their own. Common reasons include:
- not knowing what to say or where to start
- doubts about whether talking will help
- worries about being seen as weak
- uncertainty about what counselling actually involves
These reactions are understandable. But carrying everything alone takes its toll. Over time, unspoken pressure tends to show up in other ways - anger, anxiety, withdrawal, or feeling constantly on edge.
What Men Often Talk About in Counselling
Men don’t usually arrive with a clear label. More often, they talk about things not feeling right anymore. Themes that commonly come up include:
- feeling anxious, stressed, or mentally overloaded
- anger, frustration, or shutting down emotionally
- problems in relationships or after a breakup
- questions around identity, purpose, or direction
- past experiences that still affect the present
- feeling fine on the surface but empty underneath
Counselling isn’t about analysing or diagnosing you. It’s about understanding what you’re dealing with and why it’s showing up now.
How Counselling Can Help
Counselling gives you time and space to slow things down and talk openly. Over time, patterns start to make sense - how you respond to stress, where certain reactions come from, and what keeps you stuck. The work focuses on:
- understanding emotions rather than fighting them
- learning how to manage anxiety and pressure
- looking at relationships and boundaries
- reconnecting with what matters to you
- making changes that feel realistic and sustainable
There’s no pressure to perform or have the right words. We take things at your pace, I'll match you every step of the way.
Working With Me
I offer a straightforward, down-to-earth approach to counselling.
I work with men from a wide range of backgrounds, both online and face to face, providing a space where you can speak freely without judgement.
You may also find it useful to read more about:
Or explore the blog for reflections on men’s mental health, relationships, identity, and the realities of doing the work, or if you prefer to watch than read, take a look at my video resources.
Next Steps
You don’t need to be in crisis to start counselling. Many men get in touch because something feels off, unresolved, or heavier than it needs to be.
If that sounds familiar, you’re welcome to reach out for an initial conversation.
It’s a chance to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether counselling feels like the right next step for you.