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Phil Shaw

Edinburgh, Scotland

Phil Shaw

PGDip in Counselling, University of Edinburgh
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Jeff Dawson

Plymouth, Devon

Jeff Dawson

Diploma in Counselling Teenagers, Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or like you’re just going through the motions? Battling depression, anxiety, or the weight of past trauma? Many men struggle in silence, but you don’t have to. Reaching out takes real courage – and you’ve already shown that by being here.

I’m Jeff, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach who specialises in men’s mental health. As a male counsellor, I get it – I understand the pressure to “man up,” the difficulty of opening up, and how hard it can be to ask for support. I work with men of all ages: young adults navigating life transitions, dads struggling to connect with their teenagers, and men processing relationship challenges, work stress, or past trauma.

My trauma-informed approach combines emotional healing with practical strategies. We’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck while building real tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and showing up as the man you want to be. You deserve genuine understanding and lasting change.

Plymouth, Devon
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Mr. Graham Mason

Cardiff, Wales

Mr. Graham Mason

BSc (Hons) in Systemic Counselling, University of South Wales
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

As a systemically trained counsellor I pay attention to what is happening in your world right now, what is influencing your life and thoughts. Believing that change is always possible given the right conditions exist for that change to thrive and embed. It follows that one of the most important points to me is that my clients are given a safe, confidential space where they can explore their concerns, but where they are valued, accepted and given compassion. I consider my approach to be what is termed “integrative” where I use a blend of theory and techniques from the Person-Centred, Solution Focused, Systemic schools of counselling and psychotherapy. Practising from this approach I am able to adapt my way of working with clients to the uni

Cardiff, Wales
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Simon Cook

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Simon Cook

Level 4 Diploma, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I will be real with you. No nonsense just a down to earth approach.

I will gently challenge to see what’s REALLY going on.

I don’t just ask ‘how does that feel?’ I help you explore issues with the purpose of achieving change and a better future.

Basingstoke, Hampshire
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Samuel Tawn

REMOTE ACROSS NORFOLK

Samuel Tawn

PgDip in Counselling, Norwich Centre
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work in a Person-Centred approach, which means offering and holding a space of understanding, acceptance and authenticity, that is ultimately led by you. It’s an approach that I feel attuned to due to its philosophy, its attempts to address power and how it can facilitate people in their process and journey of change, whatever that may be. I am interested in concepts of masculinity and the complex feelings of mixed heritage being born into a family with a background of different nationalities.

 

REMOTE ACROSS NORFOLK
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Mark Allerton

Merseyside, England

Mark Allerton

PgDip in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, Liverpool John Moores University
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Men sometimes carry their problems around, being strong on the outside, like a suit of armour. They leave the talking to others, often women. Your friends might be doing the same, but if you’re the one to admit it, you fear losing your credibility as a real man. There may also be an inner voice telling you to man up and not show vulnerability, but this can be part of the problem.

I think counselling can help men become better friends, partners, fathers and lovers. Learning to talk about yourself without fear of judgement can help your state of mind and relationships. When I work with men, they often find it’s a relief to finally let it all out. They feel lighter and open up to change, rather than closing down or “manning up” just to fit in.

I offer both remote and in-person appointments and have experience working with English-speaking clients who live outside the UK in all parts of the world.

Merseyside, England
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Mrs Cheryl Backham

Stoke-on-Trent, England

Mrs Cheryl Backham

MSc in Psychotherapy Counselling, Staffordshire University
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hi I’m Cheryl, and a BACP registered counsellor based in Smallthorne. I have 6 years’ experience working with people who have experienced trauma. I charge £30 per hour, with special rates for some groups. My hours are flexible including evenings.

Stoke-on-Trent, England
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Mr. John Lincoln

Ashford, Kent

Mr. John Lincoln

MClinSci in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, University of Kent
Years in practice: 19
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work intensively with men who have difficulties in their relation to themselves and to others, particularly those whose early life experiences have had an impact on their development, feelings, and functioning. I work with men who have suffered complex trauma and abuse and can help with the consequences of those experiences. I can help those with addictions and/or destructive relationships and/or behaviour. I have significant experience of working with men in conflict with their gender or sexuality.

Ashford, Kent
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Alan Bordeville

London, Greater London

Alan Bordeville

MEd in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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London, Greater London
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Kirsty Murray

Nottingham, England

Kirsty Murray

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

We all struggle at times and you don’t have to do it alone. I aim to provide a welcoming, non-judgemental, confidential space to explore whatever is impacting you. I am an integrative psychotherapist which means I am able to be flexible in my approach and tailor it to the person I am working with and the issues that they are currently facing. I offer face to face or remote sessions in Nottingham City Centre.

Nottingham, England
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Mrs. Nawar Sourij

Birmingham, West Midlands

Mrs. Nawar Sourij

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I’m a relational integrative psychotherapist. I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, TA, Gestalt, and neuroscience.

Birmingham, West Midlands
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Robert Hack

Wirral, Merseyside

Robert Hack

MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Liverpool John Moore's University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Wirral, Merseyside
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Mrs Helen Rose

Southampton, Hampshire

Mrs Helen Rose

BA (Hons) in Person Centred Counselling, Middlesex University
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I offer an open, honest and laid back relationship for you to explore whatever is troubling you. Talking about and exploring your emotions and feelings can help you come to your own conclusions and empower you to take the next steps in life. Talking to a counsellor can feel daunting, but can help you resolve and understand any challenges or difficulties you may be facing. Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions bringing about positive change in your life. I am down to earth and easy going and will put you at ease, enabling you to open up without feeling under pressure.

Southampton, Hampshire
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Kristen Brown

Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

Kristen Brown

Diploma of Psychotherapy, The Northern Guild Centre For Psychotherapy
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hi, I’m Kristen; an integrative psychotherapist based in Stockton-on-Tees. My practice offers a welcoming and wheelchair-accessible space. My areas of expertise include neurodiversity, attachment issues, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and the impact of disability/chronic illness.

Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
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Ms. Máire Stedman

London, England

Ms. Máire Stedman

MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, University of London. Advanced Diploma in the Supervision of Family & Systemic Psychotherapy, University of London. Qualified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (ICEEFT) International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a Systemic Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. Many of my clients are males between the ages of 25-55 from all walks of life. I am near the City of London financial sector and many of my clients present with work related stress, anxiety and depression. I have also worked with OCD, bi-polar disorder; panic attacks; and eating disorders as well as PTSD and complex trauma and how this can manifest in people’s lives, particularly in relying on substances like alcohol & drugs. I have quite a lot of experience of dealing with suicidal ideation and know that life can quickly feel quite overwhelming.

London, England
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