Male Counselling in St Andrews, SCT
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
Therapy generally can be challenging, discovering ones barriers, patterns of behaviour, amongst many other possible struggles that aren't serving you well in your daily life or that you've been carrying with you for a long time. As a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I embrace this diversity of human experiences and what each individual brings to the counselling room. I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions and bereavement. Whether seeking support in these areas or others, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
Parkar Psychological Therapy (CBT and EMDR)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
St Andrews KY16 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
Are you feeling depressed, or anxious, or even symptoms of PTSD or OCD? I offer therapy for low self esteem, perfectionism, stress management, return to work, worry and sleeping difficulties. I will work with you to help you understand why you are feeling like this, and what is keeping it going. so you can make meaningful life changes. If you are wanting to improve your quality of life, or your motivation, or manage negative thoughts or worries, then get in touch. I will help improve your confidence, manage intrusive or traumatic experiences, face your fears, or manage panic attacks so that you can focus on what is important in life
I assume you have something you would like to talk privately to somebody about. I wonder what it is like to be you. Do you often feel alien, struggling to understand and be understood by others? Is finding friends and keeping them hard? Would you rather avoid groups whilst wanting to belong? Does change hit you hard? Do you feel distant from others and even yourself? And maybe answering seemingly simple questions, such as “how are you?” or “what do you need?” feels difficult. I have some idea of what that is like. I offer you acceptance within a non-judgemental, empathic therapeutic relationship.
I assume you have something you would like to talk privately to somebody about. I wonder what it is like to be you. Do you often feel alien, struggling to understand and be understood by others? Is finding friends and keeping them hard? Would you rather avoid groups whilst wanting to belong? Does change hit you hard? Do you feel distant from others and even yourself? And maybe answering seemingly simple questions, such as “how are you?” or “what do you need?” feels difficult. I have some idea of what that is like. I offer you acceptance within a non-judgemental, empathic therapeutic relationship.
I offer a select set of therapeutic approaches, along with elements of Cinema Therapy, online and in person. During times of transition, stress, depression or anxiety, I calmly help individuals navigate change and make meaningful transformations in their lives. Free 30-minute initial consultation to explore moving forward together.
I offer a select set of therapeutic approaches, along with elements of Cinema Therapy, online and in person. During times of transition, stress, depression or anxiety, I calmly help individuals navigate change and make meaningful transformations in their lives. Free 30-minute initial consultation to explore moving forward together.
Hi I'm Paul and I'm a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am experienced and flexible to work with any presenting issue. I can offer short or longer term therapy and work with you to find the best route for you. I have experience in Anxiety, Cancer and Long term illness, Depression, low mood, Feeling Sad, Uni Students, Relational issues, Bereavement, older Teenagers, Work related stress and redundancy, I can also work with anger, trauma and any other presenting issue.
Hi I'm Paul and I'm a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am experienced and flexible to work with any presenting issue. I can offer short or longer term therapy and work with you to find the best route for you. I have experience in Anxiety, Cancer and Long term illness, Depression, low mood, Feeling Sad, Uni Students, Relational issues, Bereavement, older Teenagers, Work related stress and redundancy, I can also work with anger, trauma and any other presenting issue.
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Dr David Cunningham
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cupar KY15 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m David, a Counselling Psychologist. I’m here to provide a supportive and respectful space where we can work together to overcome any challenges you’re facing. I help adults, teens, couples, and families using therapies tailored to your unique needs. With over six years of experience in third-sector organisations and the NHS. I have helped clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, bereavement, cancer, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and gender identity issues. My approach focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I’m David, a Counselling Psychologist. I’m here to provide a supportive and respectful space where we can work together to overcome any challenges you’re facing. I help adults, teens, couples, and families using therapies tailored to your unique needs. With over six years of experience in third-sector organisations and the NHS. I have helped clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, bereavement, cancer, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and gender identity issues. My approach focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Are you an Adult Survivor of Childhood Abuse? Do you have feelings of guilt or shame about what happened to you? Do you think you should have done something to stop the abuse? Perhaps you may still experience overwhelming feelings of anger or rage which lie buried deep inside you even decades after these traumatic events took place. All of these thoughts and feelings are common amongst survivors of abuse. It can be really distressing to realise that perhaps the wounds of years ago may still be getting in the way of you experiencing fulfilling relationships with others right now. How do you move forward? I can help you.
Are you an Adult Survivor of Childhood Abuse? Do you have feelings of guilt or shame about what happened to you? Do you think you should have done something to stop the abuse? Perhaps you may still experience overwhelming feelings of anger or rage which lie buried deep inside you even decades after these traumatic events took place. All of these thoughts and feelings are common amongst survivors of abuse. It can be really distressing to realise that perhaps the wounds of years ago may still be getting in the way of you experiencing fulfilling relationships with others right now. How do you move forward? I can help you.
Your point of view will be our starting point. Your insights will be our steppingstones. I will listen to understand; build a relationship with you and discover how to best serve you. I will invest my passion, energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to ensure your success. I will encourage you to connect with your authentic self. I want to work with you to engineer your emotional health and wellbeing state, so it aligns with your core purpose. I am then able to hold you accountable to your own expectations.
Your point of view will be our starting point. Your insights will be our steppingstones. I will listen to understand; build a relationship with you and discover how to best serve you. I will invest my passion, energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to ensure your success. I will encourage you to connect with your authentic self. I want to work with you to engineer your emotional health and wellbeing state, so it aligns with your core purpose. I am then able to hold you accountable to your own expectations.
I am a person-centred counsellor and place a strong emphasis on my client’s being the experts of their own lives, I am the person to walk alongside and help manoeuvre difficult territoty. Although I’m happy to work with clients of all walks of life and offer a therapeutic relationship to anyone, I have a specific interest in working with queer people, neuro-diverse people and people affected by religious trauma. My practice is primarily focussed around letting my client lead the conversation and I pick up on potentially hard parts and offer empathy, kindness and acceptance to them.
I am a person-centred counsellor and place a strong emphasis on my client’s being the experts of their own lives, I am the person to walk alongside and help manoeuvre difficult territoty. Although I’m happy to work with clients of all walks of life and offer a therapeutic relationship to anyone, I have a specific interest in working with queer people, neuro-diverse people and people affected by religious trauma. My practice is primarily focussed around letting my client lead the conversation and I pick up on potentially hard parts and offer empathy, kindness and acceptance to them.
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. Starting counselling can be a bit scary, but living with unresolved problems is probably much worse. I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and codependency signal that something is preventing us from thriving. Embarking on the journey of counselling can feel daunting, especially when grappling with conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the complexities of family issues and trauma. Yet living with unresolved challenges can often feel challenging.
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. Starting counselling can be a bit scary, but living with unresolved problems is probably much worse. I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and codependency signal that something is preventing us from thriving. Embarking on the journey of counselling can feel daunting, especially when grappling with conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the complexities of family issues and trauma. Yet living with unresolved challenges can often feel challenging.
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, dissociation and issues with sleep or eating often stem from difficult or traumatic experiences. Psychotherapy can help identify the root causes of these symptoms, offering a path toward healing through exploration and solution-focused approaches.
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, dissociation and issues with sleep or eating often stem from difficult or traumatic experiences. Psychotherapy can help identify the root causes of these symptoms, offering a path toward healing through exploration and solution-focused approaches.
I help adults from all walks of life (online or in person). There are four groups that I especially work with: a) students and academics (due to my own extensive academic background), who want to tackle problems that often beleaguer them in their personal (e.g. relationship issues) and professional lives (e.g. perfectionism); b) professionals who are either tackling personal/career problems and/or wishing to engage in self-development; 3) Couples; 4) Clients from an LGBTQ+ background who want a safe space to talk about what is troubling them and to find possible solutions. With all clients I work in an eclectic (pluralistic) way.
I help adults from all walks of life (online or in person). There are four groups that I especially work with: a) students and academics (due to my own extensive academic background), who want to tackle problems that often beleaguer them in their personal (e.g. relationship issues) and professional lives (e.g. perfectionism); b) professionals who are either tackling personal/career problems and/or wishing to engage in self-development; 3) Couples; 4) Clients from an LGBTQ+ background who want a safe space to talk about what is troubling them and to find possible solutions. With all clients I work in an eclectic (pluralistic) way.
Online Therapists
Sometimes, you might have a lot of anxiety, loneliness, sadness or anger, and you don’t know why or what to do about it. Maybe relationships are difficult. You might feel numb or lacking in confidence or motivation. Your emotions are valid and trying to tell you something. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist, and I make use of counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and Attachment Theory to help you if you are experiencing any kind of distress, low mood or impaired functioning. I may be able to help you to reduce symptoms, improve coping methods, and address the root causes.
Sometimes, you might have a lot of anxiety, loneliness, sadness or anger, and you don’t know why or what to do about it. Maybe relationships are difficult. You might feel numb or lacking in confidence or motivation. Your emotions are valid and trying to tell you something. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist, and I make use of counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and Attachment Theory to help you if you are experiencing any kind of distress, low mood or impaired functioning. I may be able to help you to reduce symptoms, improve coping methods, and address the root causes.
Does your addiction highten your anxiety? Do you struggle to be your authentic self? Do you find it difficult to create and maintain meaningful relationships? Are you looking for a therapist that understands being part of the LGBTQI community, has battled their own addiction and understands the importance connection to help personal growth.I will help manage addictive behaviours of any kind collaboratively working with you to find out the root of the addiction and address this so we can tackle the addictive behaviour in question. I'll help you navigate potential lapses and relapses as we establish strategies and build resilience.
Does your addiction highten your anxiety? Do you struggle to be your authentic self? Do you find it difficult to create and maintain meaningful relationships? Are you looking for a therapist that understands being part of the LGBTQI community, has battled their own addiction and understands the importance connection to help personal growth.I will help manage addictive behaviours of any kind collaboratively working with you to find out the root of the addiction and address this so we can tackle the addictive behaviour in question. I'll help you navigate potential lapses and relapses as we establish strategies and build resilience.
Bob uses his expert understanding of CBT to help clients recover as quickly as possible from a range of common mental health problems associated with anxiety and depression. CBT is recommended by NICE for treating common mental health problems. Bob is also qualified to provide EMDR therapy for clients seeking to recover from traumatic experiences. EMDR is recommended by NICE for this purpose.
Bob uses his expert understanding of CBT to help clients recover as quickly as possible from a range of common mental health problems associated with anxiety and depression. CBT is recommended by NICE for treating common mental health problems. Bob is also qualified to provide EMDR therapy for clients seeking to recover from traumatic experiences. EMDR is recommended by NICE for this purpose.
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life.
I am trained as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I am a firm believer that every individual is capable of taking positive steps in their lives and careers; however, this may not always be an easy task to undertake. Navigating a unique journey, encountering fears, worries, and complexities is challenging to do alone. At times, we all need a helping hand. As a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor it is my privilege to support others in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
I am trained as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I am a firm believer that every individual is capable of taking positive steps in their lives and careers; however, this may not always be an easy task to undertake. Navigating a unique journey, encountering fears, worries, and complexities is challenging to do alone. At times, we all need a helping hand. As a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor it is my privilege to support others in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
It can often be a bit of a struggle to take that first step into making contact with a counsellor, and it’s important that everyone who approaches my practice is treated with respect and honesty. Counselling allows us to explore and understand ourselves and work towards new ways of coping while improving our overall wellbeing in an environment where we feel safe and supported.
It can often be a bit of a struggle to take that first step into making contact with a counsellor, and it’s important that everyone who approaches my practice is treated with respect and honesty. Counselling allows us to explore and understand ourselves and work towards new ways of coping while improving our overall wellbeing in an environment where we feel safe and supported.
I love working with couples and also people affected by Autism (formerly called Aspergers' syndrome) and increasingly referred to as Neurodiversity. You may be the "affected person", or they could be your partner, child, a relative, or a work colleague. My “approach" is entirely Person-centred. I find this well suited for both couples and Autism. It strives to understand the client and their inner world and doesn’t tell what to do!
I love working with couples and also people affected by Autism (formerly called Aspergers' syndrome) and increasingly referred to as Neurodiversity. You may be the "affected person", or they could be your partner, child, a relative, or a work colleague. My “approach" is entirely Person-centred. I find this well suited for both couples and Autism. It strives to understand the client and their inner world and doesn’t tell what to do!
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with lifelong passion for understanding human psyche and making positive changes that will not only make you feel better but empower to life live to the fullest. Understanding how your mind works and what tricks it plays on you can bring relief and acceptance of that however you are feeling is completely valid. The acceptance that your feelings and thoughts are not your fault can empower and motivate to make positive changes in desired by you direction. Science based CBT combined with compassionate Mindfulness can change person life and release one’s full potential .
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with lifelong passion for understanding human psyche and making positive changes that will not only make you feel better but empower to life live to the fullest. Understanding how your mind works and what tricks it plays on you can bring relief and acceptance of that however you are feeling is completely valid. The acceptance that your feelings and thoughts are not your fault can empower and motivate to make positive changes in desired by you direction. Science based CBT combined with compassionate Mindfulness can change person life and release one’s full potential .
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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.