Male Counselling in Cowbridge, WLS

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Ben John Sears
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cowbridge CF71
While we are all unique individuals, evidence clearly shows that sex differences play a significant role in our psychology, and that men and women often see the world quite differently, and often for important reasons.
Do you feel lost, isolated, frustrated, and unfulfilled? Are you struggling with your mood, work, health, relationships, distressing events or thoughts, grief, stress, or unhelpful habits?  Does your life seem to lack meaning and direction? Do you lack focus, motivation, and confidence? Do you feel that others don't understand you? Do you feel anxious, tense, angry, or uneasy, perhaps without any clear reason why?.... If so, you are not alone. I can support you in dealing with problems and cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling life which aligns with your beliefs and values.
While we are all unique individuals, evidence clearly shows that sex differences play a significant role in our psychology, and that men and women often see the world quite differently, and often for important reasons.
Do you feel lost, isolated, frustrated, and unfulfilled? Are you struggling with your mood, work, health, relationships, distressing events or thoughts, grief, stress, or unhelpful habits?  Does your life seem to lack meaning and direction? Do you lack focus, motivation, and confidence? Do you feel that others don't understand you? Do you feel anxious, tense, angry, or uneasy, perhaps without any clear reason why?.... If so, you are not alone. I can support you in dealing with problems and cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling life which aligns with your beliefs and values.
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Riccardo Cocco
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Cowbridge CF71
I am a qualified Therapist with over 7 years of experience working within the substance misuse & mental health sector. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to think of alternative positions that can move towards a more compassionate, and fulfilled version of ourselves. My main modalities of working with my clients is through addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may be left unattended too.
I am a qualified Therapist with over 7 years of experience working within the substance misuse & mental health sector. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to think of alternative positions that can move towards a more compassionate, and fulfilled version of ourselves. My main modalities of working with my clients is through addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may be left unattended too.
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Stephen Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cowbridge CF71
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
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Paul Anthony Doster
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cowbridge CF71
Are you feeling uncertain and fearful about the future? Do you feel stuck? Anxious?Angry? Hopeless? Depressed? Are you unable to sleep at night? Are you coping in ways that are harming you, your mind, your body, your family, your future or your finances? These coping methods can often be driven by negative emotions and toxic thinking patterns.I listen without judgement, in complete confidence and safety. I use an integrative, person centred approach, utilising wisdom from a number of schools of psychotherapy and counselling, including transactional analysis,brief solution focused, psychodynamic and behavioural ideas including DBT.
Are you feeling uncertain and fearful about the future? Do you feel stuck? Anxious?Angry? Hopeless? Depressed? Are you unable to sleep at night? Are you coping in ways that are harming you, your mind, your body, your family, your future or your finances? These coping methods can often be driven by negative emotions and toxic thinking patterns.I listen without judgement, in complete confidence and safety. I use an integrative, person centred approach, utilising wisdom from a number of schools of psychotherapy and counselling, including transactional analysis,brief solution focused, psychodynamic and behavioural ideas including DBT.
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Brian Beamish
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgend CF31
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
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Calm Waters Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bridgend CF35
My ideal client is someone who has decided that they need help with their particular issues. They have been struggling with these for some time and now have decided that they are prepared to engage with me and overcome or come to terms with their issues.
My ideal client is someone who has decided that they need help with their particular issues. They have been struggling with these for some time and now have decided that they are prepared to engage with me and overcome or come to terms with their issues.
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Andrew Higginbottom
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Barry CF63
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
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Mark Hawkins
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF5
Everyone needs to take time to consider what they want from therapy. Perhaps you simply want a confidential space to breathe, and say things you feel unable to say in other areas of your life. Maybe you want specific coping mechanisms for day-to-day issues. You might want to refocus historic family issues, trauma, or abuse. This can all help to gain greater clarity and understanding.
Everyone needs to take time to consider what they want from therapy. Perhaps you simply want a confidential space to breathe, and say things you feel unable to say in other areas of your life. Maybe you want specific coping mechanisms for day-to-day issues. You might want to refocus historic family issues, trauma, or abuse. This can all help to gain greater clarity and understanding.
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Kyle Davies
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF15
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
029 2267 8521 View 029 2267 8521
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Gwyn Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF15
Helping clients to cultivate compassion, awareness, and spaciousness is at the heart of my practice. I help clients in the following areas: Anxiety and Fear , Depression and Sadness, Anger, Feeling Lost, Numbness, Disassociation, Psychospiritual Emergence, Connection to Higher/Deeper Self, Self-regulation of the Nervous System / Neuroscientific approaches around trauma-informed therapy, Shame and Self-Acceptance, Sexuality and Gender Diversity. I invite clients to turn towards their emotional inner life, including distress and problematic areas, and stay with their process in order to move through emotional difficulty.
Helping clients to cultivate compassion, awareness, and spaciousness is at the heart of my practice. I help clients in the following areas: Anxiety and Fear , Depression and Sadness, Anger, Feeling Lost, Numbness, Disassociation, Psychospiritual Emergence, Connection to Higher/Deeper Self, Self-regulation of the Nervous System / Neuroscientific approaches around trauma-informed therapy, Shame and Self-Acceptance, Sexuality and Gender Diversity. I invite clients to turn towards their emotional inner life, including distress and problematic areas, and stay with their process in order to move through emotional difficulty.
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Photo of Dr Steve Stirk, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Steve Stirk
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Barry CF63
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist working both within the NHS and private practice. I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few. My practice draws on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches to ensure the therapy best meets your needs.
Hello and welcome! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist working both within the NHS and private practice. I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few. My practice draws on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches to ensure the therapy best meets your needs.
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Steven Crichton
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Llantrisant CF72
I specialise in many areas of one-to-one counselling that includes: Grief, Bereavement, Relational Issues, PTSD, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Guilt/Shame and Men's Mental Health.
Whether we lead lives that are too busy or too slow, with too much or too little responsibility, learning to manage and cope with what has happened, what is currently happening, or what may happen in the future, one common problem that many of my clients share when they first come to counselling is that they have reached a stage where they feel they can no longer do it alone. They may have support available, they may already have some of the answers for their current problem, but for whatever reason they find it difficult to move forward. Whether this is due to the past, the present, or fears of the future, we are here to help.
I specialise in many areas of one-to-one counselling that includes: Grief, Bereavement, Relational Issues, PTSD, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Guilt/Shame and Men's Mental Health.
Whether we lead lives that are too busy or too slow, with too much or too little responsibility, learning to manage and cope with what has happened, what is currently happening, or what may happen in the future, one common problem that many of my clients share when they first come to counselling is that they have reached a stage where they feel they can no longer do it alone. They may have support available, they may already have some of the answers for their current problem, but for whatever reason they find it difficult to move forward. Whether this is due to the past, the present, or fears of the future, we are here to help.
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Therapy Insight
MA
Verified Verified
Barry CF62
I am an Integrative Counsellor and I offer face to face counselling in The Vale of Glamorgan and online. I am able to provide a safe, confidential space for you to examine your life as you make sense of your experiences and how these may have shaped who you are, and how you see yourself today.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and I offer face to face counselling in The Vale of Glamorgan and online. I am able to provide a safe, confidential space for you to examine your life as you make sense of your experiences and how these may have shaped who you are, and how you see yourself today.
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The Child Psychiatric & Psychological Consultants
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pontypridd CF38
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more. We have over 20 years’ experience working in various CAMHS mental health settings with extensive experience and knowledge. The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more. We have over 20 years’ experience working in various CAMHS mental health settings with extensive experience and knowledge. The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
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Syed Ahmed Adnan Hasan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Pontyclun CF72
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
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Travis Kerns
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF15
Even the strongest people can struggle from time to time. Are you feeling like your relationships aren't as good as they could be? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Are there any behaviours or substances that feel like they're getting out of hand for you? I can help.
Even the strongest people can struggle from time to time. Are you feeling like your relationships aren't as good as they could be? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Are there any behaviours or substances that feel like they're getting out of hand for you? I can help.
029 2267 0601 View 029 2267 0601
Photo of Dr Alex Morey, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Alex Morey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF5
Waitlist for new clients
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I deliver evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes in their life. I believe in collaborating with clients to help them achieve their objectives and goals, tailoring support to meet their individual needs and personal priorities.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I deliver evidence-based interventions to help individuals improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience working with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma. My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make changes in their life. I believe in collaborating with clients to help them achieve their objectives and goals, tailoring support to meet their individual needs and personal priorities.
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Timothy Dellard
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barry CF62
I am a counsellor working in Cardiff and Swansea with individuals who wish to improve their existing relationships or bring new ones that they need into their lives. Are you feeling unsupported in life or lacking connections with people who really understand you? Do you wish you had closer relationships, more people to share your innermost thoughts with, or more authenticity where people know the “real” you? You may have been harmed by previous relationships, perhaps even by narcissistic abuse, and this has knocked you off course?
I am a counsellor working in Cardiff and Swansea with individuals who wish to improve their existing relationships or bring new ones that they need into their lives. Are you feeling unsupported in life or lacking connections with people who really understand you? Do you wish you had closer relationships, more people to share your innermost thoughts with, or more authenticity where people know the “real” you? You may have been harmed by previous relationships, perhaps even by narcissistic abuse, and this has knocked you off course?
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Photo of Dawid Bogon, MSc, MBACP, Psychotherapist
Dawid Bogon
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF5
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
029 2267 0622 View 029 2267 0622
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Toby Messer
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barry CF62  (Online Only)
My name is Toby, and I am a solution-focused and analytical psychotherapist. I centre my work on understanding the root of our behaviour and emotions while striving to facilitate active and meaningful change in the present. By integrating behavioural approaches such as CBT, REBT, DBT, and others with the depth of more analytical approaches like psychodynamic and analytical methods, I can work in a more effective and long-lasting way.
My name is Toby, and I am a solution-focused and analytical psychotherapist. I centre my work on understanding the root of our behaviour and emotions while striving to facilitate active and meaningful change in the present. By integrating behavioural approaches such as CBT, REBT, DBT, and others with the depth of more analytical approaches like psychodynamic and analytical methods, I can work in a more effective and long-lasting way.
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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.