Male Counselling in Kentish Town, London

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Jose Alor - Crea-Space
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5  (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice, Crea-Space, crafted for those who value introspection, creativity, and authenticity. We empathise with the struggles of modern life—be it anxiety, a sense of aimlessness, or identity crises. Here, in our sessions, we foster a nurturing environment for exploration of self-awareness and personal growth. Through integrative music and creative approaches, we accompany individuals in navigating their emotions and experiences, enhancing self-esteem, communication abilities, coping skills and promoting holistic health. We provide the space for personal insight leading to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Welcome to my practice, Crea-Space, crafted for those who value introspection, creativity, and authenticity. We empathise with the struggles of modern life—be it anxiety, a sense of aimlessness, or identity crises. Here, in our sessions, we foster a nurturing environment for exploration of self-awareness and personal growth. Through integrative music and creative approaches, we accompany individuals in navigating their emotions and experiences, enhancing self-esteem, communication abilities, coping skills and promoting holistic health. We provide the space for personal insight leading to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
020 3985 8937 View 020 3985 8937
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Toby Burton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
I am an ‘integrative’ psychotherapist and counsellor, which means I believe that a single therapy approach will not help you with all issues that arise for you, and that there are many different therapeutic ways for problems to be explored and worked on.
I am a psychotherapist and addiction specialist with nearly 30 years experience of working in addiction. I work in the short and long-term, on a weekly, fortnightly and ad-hoc basis with young and older adults to help them with addiction and the issues that underlie their dependence, including anxiety, anger, depression and relational difficulties.
I am an ‘integrative’ psychotherapist and counsellor, which means I believe that a single therapy approach will not help you with all issues that arise for you, and that there are many different therapeutic ways for problems to be explored and worked on.
I am a psychotherapist and addiction specialist with nearly 30 years experience of working in addiction. I work in the short and long-term, on a weekly, fortnightly and ad-hoc basis with young and older adults to help them with addiction and the issues that underlie their dependence, including anxiety, anger, depression and relational difficulties.
020 3984 9514 View 020 3984 9514
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Christian Opyrchal
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London N19
No creative experience is needed, and although creative work may be suggested, it is never mandatory.
Hi, I'm Chris. I'm an HCPC accredited arts psychotherapist specialising in helping adults with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and finding meaning in life. My approach integrates various therapeutic techniques tailored to your needs, and as a registered arts psychotherapist, I will often offer creative methods to help you work through challenging processes when words aren't enough. I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+/GSRD affirming practitioner. My fees are on a sliding scale based on affordability, and I maintain a small number spaces for people with low income.
No creative experience is needed, and although creative work may be suggested, it is never mandatory.
Hi, I'm Chris. I'm an HCPC accredited arts psychotherapist specialising in helping adults with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and finding meaning in life. My approach integrates various therapeutic techniques tailored to your needs, and as a registered arts psychotherapist, I will often offer creative methods to help you work through challenging processes when words aren't enough. I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+/GSRD affirming practitioner. My fees are on a sliding scale based on affordability, and I maintain a small number spaces for people with low income.
020 3376 7956 View 020 3376 7956
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Ben Harris
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
I've helped many clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress and suicidality.
If you are in pain and willing to work hard, then I might be the person you need. I'm experienced at helping people with a wide range of issues and have a proven track-record of collaborative working to reduce suffering and enhance awareness. Whatever the nature of your pain the core of this work is self-expression and self-exploration to find a freer, healthier way to be in the world. This involves a balance of self-acceptance and change. I will be deeply present along side you in this exploration.
I've helped many clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress and suicidality.
If you are in pain and willing to work hard, then I might be the person you need. I'm experienced at helping people with a wide range of issues and have a proven track-record of collaborative working to reduce suffering and enhance awareness. Whatever the nature of your pain the core of this work is self-expression and self-exploration to find a freer, healthier way to be in the world. This involves a balance of self-acceptance and change. I will be deeply present along side you in this exploration.
020 3962 1099 View 020 3962 1099
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Marco Schilling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
I am a Counselling Psychotherapist and work with both current life problems as well as long-term issues. Passionate about mental health and personal growth I offer a supportive space to reflect and work collaboratively. You may be feeling stuck, struggle with low mood and anxiety, or would like to work on coming to terms with a loss or a past experience. With a non-judgemental and compassionate approach we can explore your goals and work to gain understanding and self-awareness. Taking the first step may feel daunting and I offer a free introductory phone call to explore any questions you may have.
I am a Counselling Psychotherapist and work with both current life problems as well as long-term issues. Passionate about mental health and personal growth I offer a supportive space to reflect and work collaboratively. You may be feeling stuck, struggle with low mood and anxiety, or would like to work on coming to terms with a loss or a past experience. With a non-judgemental and compassionate approach we can explore your goals and work to gain understanding and self-awareness. Taking the first step may feel daunting and I offer a free introductory phone call to explore any questions you may have.
020 3835 3123 View 020 3835 3123
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Brendan St John
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
If you are feeling hopeless, low on confidence, and unsure of your next steps in life, then I might be able to help. As an Existential Psychotherapist, with 10 years experience working abroad and in the UK, I help people explore their lives and what it means to exist. To face life’s challenges in a more meaningful, fulfilling and authentic manner. To confront such questions as “Who I am?” “What is my purpose in life?” and “How shall I live my life?” We are all faced with choices, dilemmas, and limitations, that is part of being hu man.
If you are feeling hopeless, low on confidence, and unsure of your next steps in life, then I might be able to help. As an Existential Psychotherapist, with 10 years experience working abroad and in the UK, I help people explore their lives and what it means to exist. To face life’s challenges in a more meaningful, fulfilling and authentic manner. To confront such questions as “Who I am?” “What is my purpose in life?” and “How shall I live my life?” We are all faced with choices, dilemmas, and limitations, that is part of being hu man.
01235 639278 View 01235 639278
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Stephen Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
Everyone has times when things aren't going the way we might like. We can find ourselves anywhere from, a bit grey and unhappy, to, extremely dark and depressed, overwhelmed, stressed and spun out. Talking to someone can help. I work with individuals and couples and have a comfortable, safe and confidential practice in Dartmouth Park, North West London in between Tufnell Park and Archway N19 and work online from home in NW6. I take genuine interest in my clients, like to engage openly and talk in a straightforward way, developing a strong working relationship, showing empathy and building trust. I am also a counsellor at UCL.
Everyone has times when things aren't going the way we might like. We can find ourselves anywhere from, a bit grey and unhappy, to, extremely dark and depressed, overwhelmed, stressed and spun out. Talking to someone can help. I work with individuals and couples and have a comfortable, safe and confidential practice in Dartmouth Park, North West London in between Tufnell Park and Archway N19 and work online from home in NW6. I take genuine interest in my clients, like to engage openly and talk in a straightforward way, developing a strong working relationship, showing empathy and building trust. I am also a counsellor at UCL.
020 4538 2332 View 020 4538 2332
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Saul Hillman
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
I do not specialise in any one area and work holistically with what your bring and am focused on both helping you manage challenges so you can move forwards and drawing upon your strengths.
There are many reasons why you may be looking for therapy – whether that is simply a space to make sense of where you are in your life right now, a particular difficulty or ongoing challenge, or instigating some change in your life. The ultimate goal is to move forward and my integrative therapy training and experience means I will work with the past, present and future. I work solely online and have been doing so since 2020 with great effect. I have been working for over twenty years as a therapist with trainings in a number of modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, hu manistic, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming.
I do not specialise in any one area and work holistically with what your bring and am focused on both helping you manage challenges so you can move forwards and drawing upon your strengths.
There are many reasons why you may be looking for therapy – whether that is simply a space to make sense of where you are in your life right now, a particular difficulty or ongoing challenge, or instigating some change in your life. The ultimate goal is to move forward and my integrative therapy training and experience means I will work with the past, present and future. I work solely online and have been doing so since 2020 with great effect. I have been working for over twenty years as a therapist with trainings in a number of modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, hu manistic, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming.
020 8106 2528 View 020 8106 2528
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Nicholas Little
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5  (Online Only)
I aim to help my clients regulate intense emotions, manage distressing situations and enhance their relationships to themselves & others.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working in the helping professions. I approach my clinical work from a compassionate perspective, mindful of how difficult it can be to speak openly about struggling. I have experience of working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, shame, low self-esteem, trauma, perfectionism, OCD, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout and abuse, amongst other things. I also have expertise working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ communities, gay men, GSRD, diversity & inclusion and intersectionality.
I aim to help my clients regulate intense emotions, manage distressing situations and enhance their relationships to themselves & others.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working in the helping professions. I approach my clinical work from a compassionate perspective, mindful of how difficult it can be to speak openly about struggling. I have experience of working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, shame, low self-esteem, trauma, perfectionism, OCD, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout and abuse, amongst other things. I also have expertise working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ communities, gay men, GSRD, diversity & inclusion and intersectionality.
020 3912 7453 View 020 3912 7453
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Counselling London Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
I value the hu manity in us all & acknowledge our own resources, qualities and strengths alongside our frailties, limitations and vulnerabilities.
People come to counselling/therapy for a range of issues including relationships, stress, fear or anxiety, confidence & self-esteem, procrastination, unhelpful habits or addictions & a whole range of other issues. In the beginning my role is to get to know you, understand who you are, listen why you have come, why you are the way you are, what you might need. I usually ask a lot of questions to find out about you now and what brings you to counselling, a little about your past, to find out how counselling can help alongside considering not only any underlying issues but also how you may want to live your life to your full potential.
I value the hu manity in us all & acknowledge our own resources, qualities and strengths alongside our frailties, limitations and vulnerabilities.
People come to counselling/therapy for a range of issues including relationships, stress, fear or anxiety, confidence & self-esteem, procrastination, unhelpful habits or addictions & a whole range of other issues. In the beginning my role is to get to know you, understand who you are, listen why you have come, why you are the way you are, what you might need. I usually ask a lot of questions to find out about you now and what brings you to counselling, a little about your past, to find out how counselling can help alongside considering not only any underlying issues but also how you may want to live your life to your full potential.
020 7916 1342 View 020 7916 1342
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Alan Stoddart
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentish Town, London NW5
Hello. I am a psychotherapist working in Camden near Kentish Town. The space I offer is held with positive regard where all of your experience is welcome. Good therapy can help us to trust out hearts more. In sharing those parts of us that do not feel ok and are hard to be with, we can find more ground in relation to our difficulties. In so doing we become clearer about our needs and more able to live a happy and fulfilled life. Having a good relationship with your therapist is important in therapy. I offer initial consultations where we can see how it feels for us to work together.
Hello. I am a psychotherapist working in Camden near Kentish Town. The space I offer is held with positive regard where all of your experience is welcome. Good therapy can help us to trust out hearts more. In sharing those parts of us that do not feel ok and are hard to be with, we can find more ground in relation to our difficulties. In so doing we become clearer about our needs and more able to live a happy and fulfilled life. Having a good relationship with your therapist is important in therapy. I offer initial consultations where we can see how it feels for us to work together.
07904 019645 View 07904 019645
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Dr Matthew Knox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentish Town, London NW5
I am a Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in helping people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, anger, and intimacy issues. I use evidence-based psychological therapies to help people find meaning, improve relationships, and reduce suffering. I have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and therapies focused on processing trauma. In addition to my private practice, I'm proud to hold a senior role in a mental health service based in London. I offer sessions in the Swiss Cottage and Belsize Park area of London.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in helping people work through issues such as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, anger, and intimacy issues. I use evidence-based psychological therapies to help people find meaning, improve relationships, and reduce suffering. I have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and therapies focused on processing trauma. In addition to my private practice, I'm proud to hold a senior role in a mental health service based in London. I offer sessions in the Swiss Cottage and Belsize Park area of London.
020 3597 6630 View 020 3597 6630
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Matt Hussey
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Matt. I work with clients who are looking to make a change. That might be change from how you think about yourself, your relationships, your professional life, or something else. I want you to feel like change is possible. To believe that within yourself is everything you might need to find a new way of feeling or being. You just need a little help getting there. That's why I specialise in anxiety, depression, low-mood, intrusive thoughts, trauma and eating disorders. These are all things that can, with help and support, begin to lose their intensity and hold over who you think you are.
Hello! My name is Matt. I work with clients who are looking to make a change. That might be change from how you think about yourself, your relationships, your professional life, or something else. I want you to feel like change is possible. To believe that within yourself is everything you might need to find a new way of feeling or being. You just need a little help getting there. That's why I specialise in anxiety, depression, low-mood, intrusive thoughts, trauma and eating disorders. These are all things that can, with help and support, begin to lose their intensity and hold over who you think you are.
020 3835 3679 View 020 3835 3679
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Martin Fisher
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
A warm welcome. Having studied Creative Health and Perfor mance Psychology (2022), I understand issues faced by perfor mance artists. I was a member of the Donmar Theatre Local Company (2020-21) and welcome approaches from people who work in theatre and the arts. As a former barrister I understand the pressures of working in the legal profession and financial services industries. Finally, I was once CEO of a national charity, so managers in the voluntary sector may feel I’ll have an affinity with them too but whoever you are, you’ll get a warm welcome from me. I am fully aware that starting therapy can feel very daunting.
A warm welcome. Having studied Creative Health and Perfor mance Psychology (2022), I understand issues faced by perfor mance artists. I was a member of the Donmar Theatre Local Company (2020-21) and welcome approaches from people who work in theatre and the arts. As a former barrister I understand the pressures of working in the legal profession and financial services industries. Finally, I was once CEO of a national charity, so managers in the voluntary sector may feel I’ll have an affinity with them too but whoever you are, you’ll get a warm welcome from me. I am fully aware that starting therapy can feel very daunting.
020 8154 5693 View 020 8154 5693
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William Berisch Secretan
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kentish Town, London NW5
With twenty years experience in the field, I offer highly skilled psychotherapy to individuals and groups in my private practice. I am also Lead Psychotherapist for a specialist NHS service in West London treating adults with severe, complex and enduring mental health problems. Within the NHS I manage and supervise other psychologists and psychotherapists as well as well as providing specialist consultation and treatment. In my private practice, I work with a wider range of people experiencing everything from mental and emotional distress to major life changes as well as those who are seeking to make more meaning in their lives.
With twenty years experience in the field, I offer highly skilled psychotherapy to individuals and groups in my private practice. I am also Lead Psychotherapist for a specialist NHS service in West London treating adults with severe, complex and enduring mental health problems. Within the NHS I manage and supervise other psychologists and psychotherapists as well as well as providing specialist consultation and treatment. In my private practice, I work with a wider range of people experiencing everything from mental and emotional distress to major life changes as well as those who are seeking to make more meaning in their lives.
01803 222187 View 01803 222187
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www.tri-therapy.com
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, COSRT General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentish Town, London NW5  (Online Only)
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
020 8103 3827 View 020 8103 3827
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Dr Cristian A Nica
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Kentish Town, London NW5
Psychologist, HCPC-registered supervisor in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Providing services for individuals, couples and families beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework. I address all psychopathologies. My goal is to provide you with a strong mental platform and the skills to help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward.
Psychologist, HCPC-registered supervisor in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Providing services for individuals, couples and families beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework. I address all psychopathologies. My goal is to provide you with a strong mental platform and the skills to help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward.
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Online Therapists

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Javier Calatrava
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As an Integrative psychotherapist, I combine different approaches to therapy as psychodynamic, hu manistic, existential and transpersonal approaches.
I like to think that therapy is like a guide that encourages you to see what you may have missed or ignored. I work with clients encouraging different aspects of the personality to find their voice. Maybe we learnt to shut these parts down, perhaps because of their threatening nature or just because they weren’t acceptable to us or our caregivers. I encourage clients to engage with these forgotten parts of the personality to find expression, so they can be heard, understood and validated in a non-judgmental space.
As an Integrative psychotherapist, I combine different approaches to therapy as psychodynamic, hu manistic, existential and transpersonal approaches.
I like to think that therapy is like a guide that encourages you to see what you may have missed or ignored. I work with clients encouraging different aspects of the personality to find their voice. Maybe we learnt to shut these parts down, perhaps because of their threatening nature or just because they weren’t acceptable to us or our caregivers. I encourage clients to engage with these forgotten parts of the personality to find expression, so they can be heard, understood and validated in a non-judgmental space.
020 3984 9243 View 020 3984 9243
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Michaele Nagac
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
020 4538 0463 View 020 4538 0463
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Daniel Goldie
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC1H  (Online Only)
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP accredited Psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. ​I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP accredited Psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. ​I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
020 3958 4013 View 020 3958 4013

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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.