A lot of men find their way to therapy later than they should. On paper, everything looks fine, and that can make it even more difficult to admit that something isn't right.
I work with men who are quietly dealing with pressure, burnout, or a sense that their internal experience doesn't match the life they've built. That gap, between how things look and how they actually feel, is something I understand well. I spent years in senior roles in education and training, in high-pressure environments, developing habits and ways of coping that I later had to unlearn. That experience shapes how I work.
I also know what it's like to sit in front of a therapist who, despite all their qualifications, just doesn't get it. My approach is different. I'm less interested in fitting you into a framework and more interested in understanding what's actually going on for you, and building the work around that.
Many of the men I see come in feeling isolated and overwhelmed with these issues. What they often find is that they're not as alone in how they feel as they thought, and that the drive and resilience that got them where they are can become real strengths, once they're properly understood.
Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort. Think of it the way you'd think about maintaining anything you've invested in, you don't wait until something breaks down completely.
If you'd like a free introductory call to see if we'd be a good fit, get in touch. No pressure, no commitment, just a chance to talk.
Over 10 years experience taking referrals from the NHS
Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - BACP Accredited
Certificate in Relationship Counselling - The Institute of Couples Therapy
ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management
Enhanced DBS checked
Member of the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office- Data Protection Registration)
I specialise in working with professional men whose responsibilities, success, and pressure can leave little room to process what’s happening beneath the surface.
Relationship strain linked to work pressure and long hours
Emotional disconnection in high-performing professionals
Burnout, chronic stress, and overextension
Leadership pressure and responsibility fatigue
Work–life imbalance and loss of personal identity
Separation, divorce, and rebuilding life after relationship breakdown
Communication difficulties in intimate relationships
Anger, irritability, and difficulty switching off from work mode
Loss of direction despite career success
Depression and low mood hidden behind outward success
Anxiety, overthinking, and constant mental load
Addiction and compulsive coping behaviours
Pornography use and sexual compulsivity
Body image concerns and disordered eating in men
Major life transitions and midlife reassessment
Fatherhood, responsibility, and changing family roles
Neurodivergence (ADHD/autism) in professional men
Emotional numbness and difficulty accessing feelings
Intimacy, trust, and vulnerability challenges
Conflict patterns and recurring arguments in relationships