Male Counselling in Borehamwood, ENG

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Bernie Wooder
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6  (Online Only)
Over the years clients have expressed relief that I’m an interactive therapist, they have been to see many therapists who sit there and listen, this works for some but not all.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to end your suffering. To do that I use my 30 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP, with 30 years of experience which has included counselling and training therapists at Guys to Hospital, London. I am also a trained Hypnotherapist - specialising in confidence, self esteem, setting goals for your future and dealing with any kind of fear or failure.
Over the years clients have expressed relief that I’m an interactive therapist, they have been to see many therapists who sit there and listen, this works for some but not all.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to end your suffering. To do that I use my 30 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP, with 30 years of experience which has included counselling and training therapists at Guys to Hospital, London. I am also a trained Hypnotherapist - specialising in confidence, self esteem, setting goals for your future and dealing with any kind of fear or failure.
020 3974 2065 View 020 3974 2065
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UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT)
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
020 3872 2432 View 020 3872 2432
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Daniel Sylvester
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6
I'm Daniel and thank you for visiting my page here. Whether its counselling or psychotherapy you are here for, all my clients including you will be treated with the upmost respect and have the peace of mind all sessions are in the strictest of confidence. I work with clients that are neuro diverse, from ADHD/ADD to sensory overload. I also work with clients that are at a cross road in their lives and looking to rediscover 'meaning' in their lives. To expand my skills around trauma/PTSD work, In 2023 I became an EFT Practioner that helps clients to reprogram/heal from trauma that may stem from childhood or relationship abuse.
I'm Daniel and thank you for visiting my page here. Whether its counselling or psychotherapy you are here for, all my clients including you will be treated with the upmost respect and have the peace of mind all sessions are in the strictest of confidence. I work with clients that are neuro diverse, from ADHD/ADD to sensory overload. I also work with clients that are at a cross road in their lives and looking to rediscover 'meaning' in their lives. To expand my skills around trauma/PTSD work, In 2023 I became an EFT Practioner that helps clients to reprogram/heal from trauma that may stem from childhood or relationship abuse.
020 3725 9257 View 020 3725 9257
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Adam Diamond
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of your emotional life. My work is centred on helping you understand how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and relationships shape your current reality. By bringing these influences to light, we can work together to create new, healthier ways of engaging with the world around you. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. Therapy is an opportunity to gain deeper insight into yourself, and while this can feel challenging, it can also be profoundly rewarding.
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of your emotional life. My work is centred on helping you understand how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and relationships shape your current reality. By bringing these influences to light, we can work together to create new, healthier ways of engaging with the world around you. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. Therapy is an opportunity to gain deeper insight into yourself, and while this can feel challenging, it can also be profoundly rewarding.
020 7123 9501 View 020 7123 9501
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Simon Ziff
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6
I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to drug addiction, alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma and other addictions. I offer a warm and empathetic approach in a comfortable and intimate environment. Life can bring its struggles which, for many can lead to the above issues. The impact of our behaviour and anxiety often tips from being manageable to suddenly interfering with daily life, affecting you, your work and the people around you. If you can relate to any of these situations, then let me help.
I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to drug addiction, alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma and other addictions. I offer a warm and empathetic approach in a comfortable and intimate environment. Life can bring its struggles which, for many can lead to the above issues. The impact of our behaviour and anxiety often tips from being manageable to suddenly interfering with daily life, affecting you, your work and the people around you. If you can relate to any of these situations, then let me help.
07793 816181 View 07793 816181
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Dr Ilan Ben-Zion
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Borehamwood WD6
I love to play and watch a variety of sports, and employ many of the skills I help others develop whilst watching my frustrating team, Arsenal, play football.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
I love to play and watch a variety of sports, and employ many of the skills I help others develop whilst watching my frustrating team, Arsenal, play football.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
020 3974 2820 View 020 3974 2820
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John Bassett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Borehamwood WD6
Not accepting new clients
Clients are looking to unpick areas of their lives that have proved too difficult for them to tackle alone. It may be more tangible life events: a bereavement, the end of a relationship, job loss etc. or that the client has found themselves 'stuck' in a place they feel unable to work through with any clarity of thought.
Clients are looking to unpick areas of their lives that have proved too difficult for them to tackle alone. It may be more tangible life events: a bereavement, the end of a relationship, job loss etc. or that the client has found themselves 'stuck' in a place they feel unable to work through with any clarity of thought.
07480 537091 View 07480 537091

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Nicholas King Counselling & Psychotherapy (CBT)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
I offer a confidential service providing Counselling and CBT for: Couples/Relationship issues, Depression and Low Mood, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Bereavement, Addictions, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) LGBT affirmative counselling, .
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
I offer a confidential service providing Counselling and CBT for: Couples/Relationship issues, Depression and Low Mood, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Bereavement, Addictions, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) LGBT affirmative counselling, .
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
01895 545164 View 01895 545164
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Prof Marcantonio Spada
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
I also support clients in enhancing occupational functioning, achieving better work-life balance, improving cognitive perfor mance, and managing work-related stress.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centered understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
I also support clients in enhancing occupational functioning, achieving better work-life balance, improving cognitive perfor mance, and managing work-related stress.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centered understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
020 3856 8897 View 020 3856 8897
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Brent Carville Magee
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
My specialism is anxiety - I have been working with people who suffer from anxiety for many years, I have an in-depth knowledge in this area.
I have lived & worked in London most of my life. I am an experienced & qualified psychotherapist/coaching psychologist mostly working with a mix of cognitive behavioural therapy CBT & Psychodynamic theory. I have seen countless clients improve with these techniques over the years. I work efficiently to reach goals quickly, valuing time, cultivating motivation, and improving clients' sense of control. Most importantly, my role is active and seeks to first establish what the problems are, focusing therapy around these issues, and targeting them directly. I find this far more effective than relying solely on talking and listening.
My specialism is anxiety - I have been working with people who suffer from anxiety for many years, I have an in-depth knowledge in this area.
I have lived & worked in London most of my life. I am an experienced & qualified psychotherapist/coaching psychologist mostly working with a mix of cognitive behavioural therapy CBT & Psychodynamic theory. I have seen countless clients improve with these techniques over the years. I work efficiently to reach goals quickly, valuing time, cultivating motivation, and improving clients' sense of control. Most importantly, my role is active and seeks to first establish what the problems are, focusing therapy around these issues, and targeting them directly. I find this far more effective than relying solely on talking and listening.
020 3974 2479 View 020 3974 2479
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Timeon Christofides
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Barnet EN5  (Online Only)
As a counsellor, I primarily focus on the relationship between myself and you the client. I view each client as a unique individual and throughout our sessions I hope to create a strong enough connection between us in a safe and supportive environment that you, as the client are able to open up and make the best use of the sessions. Relating is the core of what we do as counsellors and building and sustaining those relationships in the therapy room is where everything hinges.
As a counsellor, I primarily focus on the relationship between myself and you the client. I view each client as a unique individual and throughout our sessions I hope to create a strong enough connection between us in a safe and supportive environment that you, as the client are able to open up and make the best use of the sessions. Relating is the core of what we do as counsellors and building and sustaining those relationships in the therapy room is where everything hinges.
020 3870 2435 View 020 3870 2435
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Apratim Barua
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
Sometimes in life you arrive at a point where you know that you need some help. The problems that you are facing are too much for you to overcome on your own. In particular, if you are a young adult, you are confronted with a unique set of challenges that needs someone who understands those challenges and has experience in helping you navigate your way through them. Whether it is bullying, or a feeling that you don't fit in, or whether it is depression and anxiety, stress or relationship problems or problems to do with gender and sexuality, I can offer you a safe place to explore these issues.
Sometimes in life you arrive at a point where you know that you need some help. The problems that you are facing are too much for you to overcome on your own. In particular, if you are a young adult, you are confronted with a unique set of challenges that needs someone who understands those challenges and has experience in helping you navigate your way through them. Whether it is bullying, or a feeling that you don't fit in, or whether it is depression and anxiety, stress or relationship problems or problems to do with gender and sexuality, I can offer you a safe place to explore these issues.
020 3828 7146 View 020 3828 7146
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Gary Walton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bushey WD23
Many people have not experienced a relationship where another person shows a genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings.
With so many counselling profiles to go through it can feel difficult to know which counsellor will be able to help you with your struggles. Will a male counsellor best serve me? Would there be benefits to seeing a female counsellor? What does a Psychodynamic Counsellor offer over a CBT Counsellor? If you are seeking counselling and struggling with these questions, please email me and I will be happy to offer a free 15-minute Zoom session to share some of my experience with you and help you find the right counsellor, whether that be myself or another professional.
Many people have not experienced a relationship where another person shows a genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings.
With so many counselling profiles to go through it can feel difficult to know which counsellor will be able to help you with your struggles. Will a male counsellor best serve me? Would there be benefits to seeing a female counsellor? What does a Psychodynamic Counsellor offer over a CBT Counsellor? If you are seeking counselling and struggling with these questions, please email me and I will be happy to offer a free 15-minute Zoom session to share some of my experience with you and help you find the right counsellor, whether that be myself or another professional.
01923 961881 View 01923 961881
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Gordon Wax
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Radlett WD7
Hi, my name is Gordon. Welcome! . I was born and raised in London. Personal therapy helped me to untangle my relationship with myself and my emotions. The world alone is a chaotic place to manage our own unknowns, anxieties, and traumas. I understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways, so unique problems require bespoke responses. Our lives are constantly changing, so it’s natural to feel emotions strongly, think differently and respond atypically. I help clients explore all spheres of their life to help build hope and cope
Hi, my name is Gordon. Welcome! . I was born and raised in London. Personal therapy helped me to untangle my relationship with myself and my emotions. The world alone is a chaotic place to manage our own unknowns, anxieties, and traumas. I understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways, so unique problems require bespoke responses. Our lives are constantly changing, so it’s natural to feel emotions strongly, think differently and respond atypically. I help clients explore all spheres of their life to help build hope and cope
020 3871 8210 View 020 3871 8210
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Yigal Israel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
Body Psychotherapy is a holistic form of psychotherapy which naturally incorporates the body within the psychotherapeutic process. Our life experiences are experienced in the mind, and also felt, sensed and held in our bodies. As in other forms of psychotherapy, we work together to understand and therapeutically work through the issues you face. Together, we explore your skills and talents that you can utilise and explore the ability and capacity to heal, develop self-awareness and open the way for new modes of being. The support, growth and transformation occur through the quality of the relationship we form together.
Body Psychotherapy is a holistic form of psychotherapy which naturally incorporates the body within the psychotherapeutic process. Our life experiences are experienced in the mind, and also felt, sensed and held in our bodies. As in other forms of psychotherapy, we work together to understand and therapeutically work through the issues you face. Together, we explore your skills and talents that you can utilise and explore the ability and capacity to heal, develop self-awareness and open the way for new modes of being. The support, growth and transformation occur through the quality of the relationship we form together.
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Joel Kaye
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edgware HA8
I utilise a broad range of therapies spanning the hu manistic and psychodynamic spectrum, coupled with mindfulness-based interventions.
I am an MBACP registered counsellor & coach specialising in men's mental health relating to loss & bereavement, anxiety and overwhelm, and relationship issues.
I utilise a broad range of therapies spanning the hu manistic and psychodynamic spectrum, coupled with mindfulness-based interventions.
I am an MBACP registered counsellor & coach specialising in men's mental health relating to loss & bereavement, anxiety and overwhelm, and relationship issues.
020 8016 3339 View 020 8016 3339
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Ike C Odina
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgware HA8
Life is a journey and we all choose how to embark upon it. Choices have consequences and it is the consequences that many people have most difficulty dealing with. The need for personal fulfillment and quality of life are ever more apparent in the current global climate. As an experienced Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I have enabled people to examine their lives and ultimately make choices that they can live with. My clients and I have successfully resolved a very broad range of issues, including: *Life changes (redundancy; divorce) *Abuse *Depression *Bereavement *Loneliness *Anxiety *Poor Relationships *Terminal Illness
Life is a journey and we all choose how to embark upon it. Choices have consequences and it is the consequences that many people have most difficulty dealing with. The need for personal fulfillment and quality of life are ever more apparent in the current global climate. As an experienced Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I have enabled people to examine their lives and ultimately make choices that they can live with. My clients and I have successfully resolved a very broad range of issues, including: *Life changes (redundancy; divorce) *Abuse *Depression *Bereavement *Loneliness *Anxiety *Poor Relationships *Terminal Illness
020 3870 4610 View 020 3870 4610
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Alan Garber
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgware HA8
Hi I’m Alan Garber, an accredited CBT therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their well-being journeys with empathy, compassion, and professional expertise. Utilising the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to improve their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural well-being. My therapeutic practice is enriched by a diverse background, including my experience as a hospital chaplain. This role deepened my appreciation for the significant role spiritual and emotional support plays in the healing process.
Hi I’m Alan Garber, an accredited CBT therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their well-being journeys with empathy, compassion, and professional expertise. Utilising the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to improve their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural well-being. My therapeutic practice is enriched by a diverse background, including my experience as a hospital chaplain. This role deepened my appreciation for the significant role spiritual and emotional support plays in the healing process.
020 3862 2896 View 020 3862 2896
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Dan Angel
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shenley WD7  (Online Only)
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
'It's ok not to be ok... Your issues, conflicts, feelings and emotions are always valid. Even if it seems like other people have experienced ‘worse’ or experienced the same and don’t feel affected by them. Even if what troubles you happened a long time ago, even if no one knows, your hurting is real and you deserve a space to talk about it. It isn’t desperate or needy or attention-seeking, it’s self-care and probably the bravest thing you’ll ever do...'
07425 125225 View 07425 125225
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Dr Ryan Card
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Radlett WD7
I am a counselling psychologist working integratively using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness. I also practice using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
I am a counselling psychologist working integratively using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness. I also practice using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
01923 961609 View 01923 961609

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Male Counsellors

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?

Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?

Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.