Identity & Life Transitions

Men's mental wellbeing is essential for living a healthy and balanced life. Discover practical self-care strategies, support options, and when to seek professional help to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Recognising the signs of poor mental health in men can make a real difference. Learn how irritability, anger, withdrawal, sleep problems, and increased alcohol use may indicate someone is struggling.

Loneliness and being alone are often mistaken for the same thing, but they are very different experiences. In this article, we explore the difference between loneliness vs being alone, why you can feel lonely even when surrounded by others, and how understanding this distinction can support emotional wellbeing and meaningful connection.

Men's Health Week 2026 highlights the importance of men's mental health. Discover how counselling can help men manage stress, anxiety, and life's challenges.

Coming out is not a single moment but a personal journey of identity, honesty and emotional care. This article explores LGBTQ wellbeing, support and navigating coming out at your own pace.

Feeling emotionally empty does not always mean crisis. Sometimes it reflects burnout, emotional suppression, hidden depression, or losing connection with yourself over time.

Separation and divorce can affect identity, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and daily life in profound ways. Support and understanding can help you navigate the transition.

Job loss can affect confidence, routine, identity, and emotional wellbeing. This article explores common emotional reactions to losing a job and practical ways to cope and rebuild.

Many people struggling with alcohol dependence continue functioning outwardly while silently relying on alcohol to cope. This article explores the signs, emotional impact, and when to seek support.

Meet Paul Madden, a BACP accredited online counsellor and psychotherapist offering confidential therapy for anxiety, stress, grief, burnout, relationships, identity, and emotional wellbeing across the UK and internationally.