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Ms Gemma Pearson

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Ms Gemma Pearson

BSc in Psychology and MSc in Forensic Psychology, University of Leicester
Years in practice: 21
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a qualified practitioner psychologist with expertise in working with adult males who present with a range of mental health needs. I have over ten year’s experience of working in community and inpatient settings. I have helped to support individuals with depression, suicidal/ self harm behaviour, anxiety, anger management and relationship issues. I have a specialist interest in trauma and the development of personality. I take an integrative approach to therapy, including the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Market Harborough, Leicestershire
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Abby Evans

Birmingham, West Midlands

Abby Evans

Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Maple Leaf Counselling and Training Centre
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Are you feeling lost or unsure how to move forward? If you’re stuck or struggling to make sense of things, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer confidential, gentle and flexible counselling, shaped by experience in healthcare and education. Centred around what feels right for you. Reach out to me when you’re ready and we can have an initial conversation.

Birmingham, West Midlands
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Suzy Thacker

Norwich, Norfolk

Suzy Thacker

Diploma in Counselling, University of East Anglia
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a person-centered counselor with over 10 years experience in public and corporate sectors as well as my own counselling practice.
I work together with clients in exploring what is going on for them currently (or has done in the past) in order to help them gain clarity and feel better in themselves as a result.

Norwich, Norfolk
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Justin Miller

REMOTE ACROSS ENGLAND

Justin Miller

MEd in Mental Health Counseling, Cambridge College, MA, USA
Years in practice: 19
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Welcome to CBT Gym. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), my specialty is helping gay, bi and straight men learn tools to overcome anxiety and thrive. Unlike some traditional talking therapies, CBT is a practical and tools based approach to therapy that begins to work fast and the effects last long after your sessions end. Get the tools. Start thriving! Remote therapy only.

REMOTE ACROSS ENGLAND
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Mr. Richard Whitenstall

Southampton, Hampshire

Mr. Richard Whitenstall

DipHE in Counselling, Winchester University
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Southampton, Hampshire
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Mr. James Hawes

Nottingham, England

Mr. James Hawes

PGDip in Pyschotherapy and Counselling, Nottingham Trent University
Years in practice: 22
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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

Nottingham, England
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Dr. Heather Sequeira

London, England

Dr. Heather Sequeira

PhD in Psychology, University of London
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Consultant Psychologist | Specialist in Trauma, OCD & Affective Intelligence

Dr Heather Sequeira is a Chartered Consultant Psychologist with a distinctive focus on trauma, OCD, and the affective intelligence that often lies beneath psychological distress. With over two decades of clinical and academic experience, she integrates lived insight with evidence-based practice to challenge narrow diagnostic thinking and expand how we support complex mental health. She has a special interest in helping men.

Heather is the founder of PTSDTraumaWorkshops, a BPS-approved training platform for psychologists and CBT therapists, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. She also works clinically within the NHS and contributes widely to national media, including BBC Radio 4, The GuardianSky News, and the World Service.

A former Senior Research Fellow at the University of London, Heather’s work bridges neurobiological, relational, and experiential understandings of trauma and OCD. She advocates for treatment models that not only reduce symptoms but attend to the meaning, sensitivity, and deep emotional processing many individuals bring to therapy.

London, England
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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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Mrs. Anna Gilmore

Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Mrs. Anna Gilmore

Level 4 Dip in Therapeutic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work in a person centred way, respectfully acknowledging the pace and experience of each client and working in a way that suits their personal requirements.

I value each client for their individuality and welcome the opportunity to support anyone that is experiencing difficulties so that they no longer feel alone.

Chesham, Buckinghamshire
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Mark Allerton

Merseyside, England

Mark Allerton

PgDip in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, Liverpool John Moores University
Years in practice: 7
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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Dr. Anna Chisholm

Manchester, England

Dr. Anna Chisholm

PhD in Health Psychology, University of Manchester and Qualification in Health Psychology, British Psychological Society
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

As a BPS Chartered Health Psychologist I support people with health-related behavioural change. This might be supporting people with making a healthy lifestyle change, or living with a long-term condition. I have worked with people living with a range of long-term health conditions including obesity, psoriasis, kidney disease and multiple sclerosis. Change topics have included but are not limited to, weight management, eating, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, sleep, and stress management. I work with multiple health psychology theories and therapeutic approaches in an integrated way so that support is individualised and tailored to you and the issues you are facing.

Manchester, England
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Dr. Stuart Sadler

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Dr. Stuart Sadler

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Newcastle University
Years in practice: 19
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Clinical Psychologist specialising in therapy and counselling (including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) for depression, anxiety and sleep disorders (insomnia, nightmares and early/repeated waking). Also able to help with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anger, trauma, intrusive thoughts, addiction, stress and a range of other problems. We also have therapists specialising in couples and relationship counselling, family therapy, child psychology, hypnotherapy and mindfulness based approaches. Contact us Today.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Rizwan Rashid

Manchester, England

Rizwan Rashid

Level 5 Diploma in Person Centred Therapy, Manchester College
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Our past and present are intimately linked by our memories. Our memories are heavily influenced and based on feelings we had surrounding an event or experience. These experiences may be impacting your life right now, even the ones that might seem irrelevant or insignificant. If we don’t become aware of this connection it will keep affecting our future. Prolonged stress can manifest itself in physical forms, including illness, lack of energy, problems with sleep, headaches, depression and anxiety. My clients are men who have experienced trauma and I see the difficulty men have in accessing their emotions and feelings. I offer a safe space with compassion working towards helping men to process their emotions and feelings.

Manchester, England
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Rachel Hewitt-Hall

Northampton, England

Rachel Hewitt-Hall

Degree in Person-centred Counselling & Psychotherapy, University of Warwick, UK
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy
I’m passionate about supporting men with their mental health. There still seems to be a stigma attached to men asking for help. It takes courage to seek support. I’ve run a global business so I can relate to work pressures and juggling the work-life balance. I give you confidential space to explore what’s going on for you. I offer a range of interventions in my work… like having a toolbox; depending on the issue, I use different tools to address the problem. I offer both counselling and coaching. I’m not a ‘fluffy’ counsellor; you won’t need to ‘sensor’ anything you say!”
Northampton, England
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Dr. Robert O’Flaherty

London, England

Dr. Robert O’Flaherty

DClinPsy, Warwick University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I can help with anxiety, depression, adjusting to a physical health condition, sexual problems, relationship issues, stress, sexuality, men’s issues and more. I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL35174), who is Chartered by the British Psychological Society (Reg: 181156). I have worked in the NHS for over 13 years and currently I work at a leading NHS hospital in London part time, and work part time in private practice. I use an integrative approach, drawing from a number of different theories, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, psychodynamic and psychosexual therapy. All sessions are online.

London, England
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