Why bother with counselling, especially a counselling approach designed with men in mind? The answer is quite simple: you will be more balanced, and better relationships come with more balance. I will not say you will be happier; who knows what...

The answer is quite simple: you will be more balanced, and better relationships come with more balance. I will not say you will be happier; who knows what that means anyway! Nor will I say that you will not have...

Ending counselling sessions with many clients can be a bit strange. When working with organisations, it is often the case that we have come to the end of the allotted sessions, and we have no choice but to finish the...

I often get asked about the difference between counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists. At the risk of raising the ire of each group, I would suggest that when each is highly qualified, grounded in research, and experienced, the answer is...

The grounded counselling approach, although blending solution-focused counselling and coaching, is part of a wider slow counselling drive. Rather than using the now 'accepted' approach of forcing data, usually through surveys or questionnaires -- most of which information leads...

Despite many global studies showing the benefits of counselling for men, a 'man-rules' culture dominates the male approach to mental health and fitness. In part, the counselling model, with its feminine bias, is a block for men. Developing a...

Counselling for men needs to engage our hearts (emotions), minds (intellect) and will – along with having a strong practical element. Many clients come to counsellors seeking something of a miracle. Immediate relief is preferred; if not, answers to all the...