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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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Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets

Coventry, West Midlands

Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hello, I’m an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, working with individuals in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, and online.
I have experience supporting people experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties and adapt my approach to suit each individual and their circumstances/needs. I have a particular interest in working with parents, both during the postnatal period and beyond. Please do take a look at my website to learn a bit more about what it might be like to work with me, and feel free to get in touch via email or telephone if you have any questions.

Coventry, West Midlands
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Roger Harrison

Sale, Manchester

Roger Harrison

Postgraduate Diploma, University of East London
Years in practice: 16
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a male counsellor and psychotherapist, working online and in-person for people living in Manchester (UK) and surrounding areas. I focus on helping people overcome drug addiction and alcohol addiction or related problems, compulsive sexual behaviours and use of pornography. Other issues I help men with include depression and anxiety, abuse and trauma, and sexuality.

Sale, Manchester
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Dr. Omar Kowlessar

Warrington, Cheshire

Dr. Omar Kowlessar

CPsychol, Manchester University
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Warrington, Cheshire
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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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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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Mrs. Nawar Sourij

Birmingham, West Midlands

Mrs. Nawar Sourij

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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

Birmingham, West Midlands
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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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Ben Selby

Plymouth, Devon

Ben Selby

BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Plymouth
Years in practice: 24
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hello, I am an integrative therapist, working with a variety of men’s issues; anything from anger management through depression and anxiety, to self-esteem and childhood issues. It can be hard for us chaps to reach out sometimes, and understanding that, I work with patience and compassion to draw the issues from you at your own working pace.

Therapy can be an exciting and rewarding process. It can also be hard, and challenging. I am here to help you to become the best version of yourself.

Plymouth, Devon
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Jimi Katsis

Bristol, England

Jimi Katsis

BA in Counselling Psychology, East London University
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Specialise in Adult survivors of childhood trauma and also a particular specialism supporting men who are experiencing distress due to a break-up when children are involved.

Bristol, England
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Andrew Kitching

London, England

Andrew Kitching

MA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am an experienced psychotherapist currently working from consulting rooms in Belgravia & Chelsea, London, and work with adult clients from varying backgrounds. In my previous career as a senior executive in newspaper and media organisations in the US and UK, I worked with highly creative individuals and business people alike. This specialist knowledge of the creative and business worlds informs my psychotherapy work as well as familiarity with mid-life/career transitioning, divorce/separation, drink/drug dependency, boarding school syndrome and the attendant depression, stress and anxiety this can evoke.

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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Jake Halls

Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Jake Halls

University of the West of England
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a BACP accredited counsellor & have worked in mental health for over 15 years and for the last 10 years I have worked as a counsellor in the NHS. I offer both short term and long-term therapy online or via telephone. I have helped clients work through many different issues over the years and can help with issues such as: anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship problems, anger, sexual abuse, work stress, career problems, domestic abuse, long-term health issues, sexual problems & family issues. There aren’t many things I’ve not come across over the years so get in touch and I can see if I can help.

I work with adults over the age of 18 and specialize in men’s mental health

Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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Alan Bordeville

London, Greater London

Alan Bordeville

MEd in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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London, Greater London
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Robynne Wood

Walkden, Manchester

Robynne Wood

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Warrington Vale & Royal College
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work using the Person-Centred (or Humanistic) approach, which is often referred to as the “how does that make you feel?” style of therapy. However, a more accurate description would be I focus on building a supportive relationship where we can view the world from your perspective, and we work together to make changes that you want. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and have the ability to solve your own problems but recognise that sometimes an “outsiders” support and perspective can be helpful. I aim to create a non-judgmental safe space to explore your world using empathy, honesty and unconditional positive regard helping us to work through the thoughts, feelings and issues that are impacting you.

Walkden, Manchester
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