Therapy for Men
Supporting Men’s Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
As a psychodynamic therapist with a special interest in working with men, I offer a safe, confidential space to explore the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges many men face—but often find difficult to talk about.
While everyone experiences emotional distress differently, men are statistically less likely to seek support, even when struggling with depression, addiction, anxiety, or relationship problems. Therapy can provide an important space to reflect, feel heard, and begin to work through what may be holding you back.
Common Issues Men Bring to Therapy
Some of the difficulties I help men explore include:
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and performance anxiety (in work, sex, or life roles)
- Addiction, including pornography use and compulsive behaviours
- Erectile dysfunction and sexual difficulties
- Anger and irritability
- Relationship problems or fear of intimacy
- Trauma, emotional neglect, or unresolved childhood experiences
- Shame, low self-worth, or feeling like you’re “not enough”
- Feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected from meaning or purpose
A Space to Speak Freely
Masculinity can carry expectations around being strong, successful, emotionally in control, and self-reliant. These pressures—whether cultural, personal, or internalised—can leave little room to admit vulnerability or ask for help.
In our work together, you are not expected to perform or prove anything. Therapy is a space to slow down and think deeply about who you are, what you feel, and what you want your life to be—beyond expectations.
My Approach
I draw from a psychodynamic perspective, which means we don’t just treat surface symptoms—we explore the unconscious patterns and past experiences that may be shaping your present struggles.
This approach is particularly helpful when issues feel stuck, confusing, or cyclical—such as repeated relationship problems, addictive behaviours, or self-sabotage.
I work in person in Canterbury, as well as online or by phone to suit your needs and location. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, depending on your goals.
Take the First Step
If you’re a man considering therapy for the first time—or returning after time away—you’re welcome to reach out for an initial conversation. There’s no commitment to begin, and no pressure to know exactly what you want to work on.