Therapists in United Kingdom

Phil Shaw
Phil Shaw
I believe therapy can be truly transformative, offering a space to explore past experiences and how they shape our present. This belief comes from my work as both a therapist and a client. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, empowering environment where they can make more productive meaning about their world and relationships.
My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and acceptance, but when appropriate I also offer constructive challenge. I meet each person where they are, encouraging deeper reflection and new perspectives.
Much of my experience involves supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, autism, trauma, and issues related to sex, gender, and sexuality.

Allister Murdoch
Allister Murdoch
I offer both face to face and online therapy in Edinburgh city centre.
I specialise in helping other men with issues of anxiety, bereavement, chemsex issues, depression, relationships, LGBTQI+ issues, and men who have been or are currently victims of abuse.
I am listed on The Directory of Pink Therapists.

Mr. Richard Whitenstall
Mr. Richard Whitenstall
I am a Gestalt Counsellor (regsitered with BACP) and started seeing clients in 2013. This was through placements at Hampshire charities No Limits (young people) and Cruse (bereavement). From 2017 to 2019 I set up and ran a counselling service with London charity Positive21 (HIV). I am co-author of “Strength to Talk” which is dedicated to men’s mental health with all proceeds going to the charity Mind.
Anyone interested in counselling can have a free consultation session (30mins) to ask any questions and check that we could make progress.
After that I work online via “Psychology Today Sessions” (encrypted video service) each session lasts 50 minutes.
The model I use is Gestalt/Humanistic theory.

Charlie Cornelius
Charlie Cornelius
An increasing number of people come to a place in life when they want to talk to someone about their challenges. I am practised at providing a space in which clients feel able to start to share. This sharing can be a relief for clients and the start of a rewarding yet challenging journey.
I am trained in both the person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. The person-centred approach can help with getting in touch with the hidden parts of ourselves to have a positive influence on our life. The psychodynamic part can provide insights.
As well as studying counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Edinburgh, I have studied organisational development and nonviolent communication (NVC).

Mr Andrew Cranham
Mr Andrew Cranham
I offer remote or face-to-face counselling and am located in the Sherwood area of Nottingham. I have immediate availability during the daytime so you can see me quickly. I offer a completely confidential, non-judgemental, dignified service. I am highly qualified, experienced and accredited with UKCP. Having worked in a variety of places with a wide range of people, I use a relational approach to get to know you and understand how we can work best together. I offer a free telephone conversation to discuss what you are looking for. I would invite you to check me out! Check whether I might be someone you would want to talk to and to trust your instincts about me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Norman Claringbull
Dr. Norman Claringbull
PSYCHOTHERAPIST; COUNSELLOR, PSYCHOLOGIST
A friendly and informal service.
25 years experience in Private Practice, NHS, Academia, Research, and Consultancy.
Former Head of the BSc and MSc Programs at the University of Southampton

Mr. James Hawes
Mr. James Hawes
I specialise in working with boys and men helping them develop emotional fitness. I work with a variety of issues including anger, low mood, communication issues, relationship difficulties, shame, anxiety and increasing the ability to express a full range of emotions.
I have recently authored a new book called, ‘The Secret Lives of Men – Ten keys to unlock the mystery. See more here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Lives-Men-unlock-mystery/dp/1916279007

Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar A. Kowlessar leads OAK Psychological Services. He is a HCPC registered Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience specialising in adult mental health (ages 16+).
Dr. Kowlessar offers diagnostic assessments and a range of evidence-based psychological therapies to members of the public as well as clinical supervision and mentoring to psychologist and non-psychologist health professionals. He is qualified in multiple psychological therapies, CBT; ACT and EMDR.
Dr. Kowlessar is an expert in treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to personality disorder and psychosis; he is BABCP accredited and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.

Ms. Ceri Isaacs
Ms. Ceri Isaacs
My approach is based in person-centred, mindful therapy which is less directive and more enabling you to recognise and develop your own inner resources. They are present within you but may have become entangled, buried or distorted through challenging life experiences. I offer a warm, welcoming and safe space to explore with you, how together, we unravel the knots to reveal who you are really meant to be, moving towards living a peaceful and joyful life.

Space To Be You
Space To Be You
We are a full-service psychotherapy, counselling, complementary therapy and bodywork therapy centre based in Hackney, London.
We provide a comfortable, peaceful and confidential space tailored to individual needs: a Space To Be You.
Most of our therapists work with men who are in need of support, counselling and psychotherapy, and we have helped dozens of men through difficult periods in their life.

Sam Bloxsidge
Sam Bloxsidge
If you are looking to explore issues around sense of identity, meaning / purpose in life, relationships, creative expression, feeling like and outsider, and/or any of life’s challenges that arise, I can offer a supportive space.
As a UKCP registered psychotherapist, I offer online sessions to UK residents on a weekly basis, in which to explore, understand and discover ways to help you feel empowered to engage with life meaningfully.
Please get in touch via email for availability current and to arrange a free-of-charge 20 min consultation via zoom, where we can discuss your needs further, and see how we get on.

Gareth King
Gareth King
We do what we do in life because of how we feel. When we’re happy, we think happy thoughts and feel buoyant, and are resilient and flexible. When we feel bad inside, we may become angry and resentful, or collapse in on ourselves, or worry about everything. Changing how we feel is not an easy task, because it is a manifestation of so many fundamental inner processes: how we talk to ourselves in our head, how we process and make sense of what happens to us, and how we feel about ourselves. Change, thus, comes from within; from delving into who we fundamentally are, facing what’s inside, and learning to relate to ourselves in a new way, so that we actually enjoy being alive. I am here to help you with that journey.

John Ridley
John Ridley
Counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Soho, London and online.
Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV.
Many of us experience low mood, stress or anxiety in our lives and the talking therapy that I offer provides a safe space to really help. Sometimes clients just can’t put a finger on what is troubling them or causing them to feel blocked – early stages of our work together would sensitively explore this and help to establish goals so that you can, over time, appreciate your progress.
I have specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training to help you if you are experiencing sleep problems, panic, phobias, and some forms of trauma and OCD.

Robert Hack
Robert Hack
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to share your story and explore what’s happening for you. Whether that’s something that’s happening now, or something that happened in the past, I’m here to listen and to help you make sense of your experiences.
I work with all types of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, abuse, and relationship issues, but I have particular experience of working with young adults, people impacted by suicide, and people recovering from a difficult childhood.
I hold a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy and have previously researched men’s mental health. I offer in-person sessions here in Bebington and online via Doxy.

Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson
I have been working as an integrative therapist for over 10 years and tailor my way of working to meet your needs. I offer both face-to-face and online therapy.
Are you struggling with life and having difficulty finding hope for your future? Do you feel down or angry, struggling to find joy and fulfilment in life? In therapy we work together to identify the causes and find solutions. Are you tired of repeating self-destructive behaviours? Do you feel stuck and unable to move on? Unhealthy habits can develop that lead to us feeling trapped. I create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you are able to identify your problems and find ways to change.
My website has more information where I also offer a free 20 minute introductory call.
Contact
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Therapists listed in the HeadsUpGuys Directory are required to hold relevant professional training (Master’s level or equivalent), experience working with men’s mental health, and active membership or licensure with a recognized therapy body in their region.
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