Blog · Jamie Blackall · 4 March 2024
Counselling
Men and talking therapy
The appointment many men book late — Jamie Blackall on counselling without a lecture about “opening up”.
What this can look like
Irritability instead of sadness. Work as a hiding place. Drink that has become a tool. A partner who booked the call for you. A body Steve or Deborah are treating while the driver sits unnamed.
How counselling can help
You do not have to cry to prove the hour. We can talk in a way that does not feel like a magazine article. BACP-registered, 50 minutes, in person or online. The first conversation is free so you can hear how I work.
When it is more than counselling
Suicide risk in men is not a stereotype to ignore. If you are thinking of ending your life, 999, 111 or Samaritans — today.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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