Therapy & Counselling

Ore Oduba’s decision to speak openly about his long struggle with pornography highlights the shame, secrecy and emotional patterns that can sit behind compulsive porn use. This article explores when porn stops feeling like a choice and how counselling may help.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Paul Madden reflects on Ben West’s story and the importance of staying, speaking and reaching for support. If life feels unbearable right now, you do not have to face it alone.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, the message is simple: we need to talk about suicide. You do not have to be a therapist to ask someone how they really are, listen without judgement and help them take the next step towards support.

Sometimes after a relationship ends, what we miss most is not simply the other person. We may miss how we felt with them — desired, interesting, confident or alive. Inspired by a video from my friend and colleague Julie, I explore the grief of losing both a relationship and a version of yourself.

The death of a famous person can affect us far more deeply than we expect. Following the death of Dolly Parton, I explore why people can genuinely grieve someone they never met, how public loss can reconnect us with our own memories and why those feelings should not be dismissed.

Imposter syndrome can make capable people feel like frauds. Learn why self-doubt often signals growth — and how therapy can help you build confidence and resilience.

When your partner is diagnosed with cancer, the emotional impact can affect you too. Fear, uncertainty, guilt, exhaustion and changes in intimacy or everyday roles can place significant pressure on a relationship. This article explores the often-overlooked experience of supporting someone you love through cancer and why partners and carers may need support of their own.

Heatwaves, wildfires and extreme weather can make climate change feel much closer to home. For some, this can lead to climate anxiety or eco-anxiety, bringing feelings of fear, uncertainty, guilt and powerlessness. This blog explores why climate change can affect our mental health, how worry can become difficult to switch off, and how we can care about the future without allowing anxiety to overwhelm the present.

Fame can bring success, opportunity and recognition, but life in the public eye can also bring pressure, scrutiny and a loss of privacy. I explore the two sides of fame, identity and mental health, and why having a confidential space where you can simply be yourself can matter.

Black-and-white portrait of Irish musician Glen Hansard, captured in a reflective moment, symbolising remembrance, public grief, and the enduring impact of his music and legacy.

From “love conquers all” to “never go to bed angry,” some relationship advice can do more harm than good. This article explores unhealthy relationship myths, boundaries and emotional wellbeing in healthy relationships.

Suicide among UK men remains a growing mental health crisis. This article explores male depression, emotional suppression, suicide prevention, warning signs and why early support can save lives.

Farmers mental health is under growing pressure from isolation, stress and financial uncertainty. Explore rural mental health, farming stress and why early support matters.

Lando Norris opening up about self-doubt challenges outdated ideas about masculinity, confidence and success. This article explores mental health in elite sport, performance pressure and why vulnerability matters for men.

A herpes diagnosis can feel emotionally overwhelming, but herpes is common and manageable. This article explores herpes stigma, relationships, emotional wellbeing and living with HSV without shame.

Male loneliness is more common than many people realise. While men may appear to be coping on the surface, feelings of disconnection often remain hidden. This article explores why so many men experience loneliness in silence, the impact on mental health, and how meaningful connection can help.

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.

Counselling for men is not a sign of weakness. Discover how therapy can help build resilience, improve wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and provide support through life's challenges.

Men's mental health and relationships are deeply connected. Discover how communication, emotional intimacy, isolation, and relationship challenges can affect wellbeing and learn how stronger connections can support better mental health.

Stress and burnout in men can develop gradually through work pressure, financial worries, family responsibilities, and mental exhaustion. Learn the warning signs and discover how counselling can help.