Mental health does not discriminate based on gender. However, statistically men are less likely to access therapy. For example, within the NHS talking therapies services only 36% of referrals are men.

Whilst the reasons for this are complex, the following reasons have been suggested: Men feel a stigma about accessing support due to a fear of being labelled as ‘weak’. This is not helped by traditional therapy’s emphasis on emotional expression and talking about one’s feelings. Whilst this is certainly important in therapy, I have found this does not resonate with some men including myself who prefer a practical problem solving approach to building resilience and improving their mental well being.

What attracted me to practice CBT was the emphasis placed on client empowerment, goal achievement and self improvement. When I feel low, anxious or behaving in a way that does not align with my values and goals, I practice the same techniques that I help my clients learn.

If you are man looking for therapy that provides meaningful change and feel like CBT is what you are looking for feel free to contact me for more information.