About men's issues
On this page you will find clinicians who list men's issues among their specialties, addressing topics such as relationships, identity, stress and trauma. Browse the listings below to explore clinicians' approaches, credentials, languages and focus areas.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether men's issues is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has men's issues among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for men's issues
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Polish
View listingSimon Nelson, BACP
Ref 281876
Calm, straightforward support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAlexandra Matustik, LMFT
Ref 350108
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMichele Ellis, LCSW
Ref 355791
Compassionate support for overwhelming life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
Ref 15781
Steady, practical counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingPaul Bryan, LPC
Ref 175985
Compassionate counselor guiding steady change
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingDenise Clarkson-James, BACP
Ref 189969
Calm, practical support for life stresses
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingCarson Gerber, LPC
Ref 27651
Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingGerry Byrne, BACP
Ref 224563
Practical, collaborative therapy for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
Ref 526
Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Robert Hunt, LPC
Ref 187307
Experienced therapist for life changes and emotion work
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingPatrick Gribel, LMHC
Ref 348422
Therapist focused on depth and steady change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingRines Shanthakumar, BACP
Ref 251123
Practical, relational counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English, Tamil
View listingKim Smith, BACP
Ref 203026
Warm integrative BACP counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingChris Rottcher, NCPS
Ref 167547
Compassionate integrative counsellor for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Afrikaans
View listingCarlisle Bergquist, LCMFT
Ref 194649
Gentle, experienced therapist focused on relationships
Works with: Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingDanielle Turner, LCPC
Ref 43399
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingChaz Canter, LPCC
Ref 194625
Straightforward, practical support for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingGilberto Bustamante-Ramirez, LCSW
Ref 344474
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingChase Carter, LCSW
Ref 330670
Skilled LCSW focused on relationships and recovery
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAndrew Mclay, BACP
Ref 236002
Compassionate counsellor for grief and life change
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingPeter Bramhill, BACP
Ref 236747
Practical, compassionate counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRosalind Oliver, BACP
Ref 232595
Gentle practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, German
View listingJatindar Bhogal, BACP
Ref 116956
Calm, experienced support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingKirstie Beckman, BACP
Ref 241734
Compassionate counselling focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingAyelet Wellard, NCPS
Ref 236001
Person-centred therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Hebrew
View listingBrandi Garner, LPC
Ref 209377
Practical, sex-positive counseling for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingAbbe Goodman, LMFT
Ref 226386
Experienced therapist offering steady support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Eating Languages: English
View listingKeith Brown, LCSW-R
Ref 74478
Collaborative, practical therapy for real life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression Languages: English
View listingAngela Lindl, BACP
Ref 155213
Calm practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMore about men's issues
Understanding men's issues and how they can affect you
What the term covers
Men's issues is a broad term that refers to the patterns, pressures and life events many people who identify as men encounter. That can include struggles with emotional expression, expectations about masculinity, relationship challenges, fatherhood and caregiving, workplace stress, grief, sexuality, body image, substance use and the long-term effects of trauma. You may find that some concerns are tied to social norms about being stoic or self-reliant, while others stem from concrete life transitions such as divorce, career change, becoming a parent or recovering from an injury or illness.
How these concerns commonly show up
The way men's issues affect you will depend on your background, relationships and current circumstances. For some people the result is a pattern of avoiding emotional topics or withdrawing from close relationships. For others it shows as irritability, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, an increase in risky behaviors, difficulties with intimacy or recurring conflicts at home or work. These experiences can impact day-to-day functioning, your sense of purpose and your connections with others. Recognizing that these patterns are common and addressable is often an important first step toward making changes.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for men's issues
When day-to-day coping becomes a struggle
You might consider talking with a therapist if you notice that emotions or behaviors are making it harder to do what you want in daily life. That can mean feeling stuck in anger, anxiety or numbness for weeks or months, or finding that you rely on alcohol, drugs or other distractions more than you used to. If you experience ongoing difficulty connecting with partners, family members or colleagues, or you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns despite wanting something different, therapy can be a place to explore those dynamics.
When past experiences affect present choices
If a past trauma or painful event continues to shape how you respond to stress, or you notice recurring thoughts and memories that interfere with focus and wellbeing, therapy can help you learn new ways to respond. You may also seek support if you are making a big life transition - such as becoming a parent, ending a relationship, changing careers or confronting health concerns - and you want a space to sort through emotions and practical decisions. Choosing to seek help is a personal step, and many people find it useful long before a crisis develops.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on men's issues
Early sessions and goal setting
In the first few meetings you and a therapist will typically discuss what brings you in, your history and what you hope to change. These conversations are collaborative - you and the clinician work together to identify priorities and to set goals that fit your life. You can expect an emphasis on building trust and establishing a working rhythm, because most progress depends on the relationship you develop with the clinician and on regular practice between sessions.
Ongoing work and pacing
Therapy can include a mix of reflective conversation, skills practice and behavioral experiments. Some sessions may focus on understanding patterns in relationships and emotions, while others teach practical strategies for managing stress, communicating more effectively or improving sleep and routines. The pace is shaped by what feels manageable to you. You are encouraged to bring your own priorities, whether that means exploring identity, learning emotion regulation techniques, repairing relationships or developing a plan for managing high-stress situations.
Common therapeutic approaches used for men's issues
How approaches differ in focus
Therapists draw on a range of approaches when working with men's issues, and many clinicians combine elements from different traditions to fit your needs. You may encounter therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy - or CBT - among their approaches, which often emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete coping strategies. Other clinicians may list psychodynamic approaches, which focus on understanding patterns that began in earlier relationships and how they play out now. Some therapists describe mindfulness-based or acceptance and commitment approaches that help you relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Trauma-informed and relational methods
When trauma is part of the story, you may notice therapists who list trauma-informed or somatic approaches among their methods. For people working on relationship or intimacy issues, some clinicians highlight couples or relational interventions, while others facilitate group work where you can practice new ways of relating in a guided setting. If certain modalities are important to you, look for therapists who list those approaches on their profiles - for example, therapists who list EMDR among their approaches or those who list dialectical behavior therapy - and ask how they integrate them into care.
How online therapy works for men's issues
Formats and practicalities
Online therapy typically takes place by video call, phone or text-based messaging, and some clinicians offer a mix of real-time sessions and asynchronous check-ins. You can choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level. Before your first online session it helps to find a quiet, comfortable environment and reliable internet or phone service. Clear expectations about session length, fees and how to reach your clinician between sessions are useful to review ahead of time.
Benefits and limitations
Choosing online work can give you access to clinicians who list men's issues among their specialties beyond your immediate area, expand options for language or cultural match and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also be adapted to your needs - for instance, shorter check-ins or intensive work focused on a specific challenge. At the same time, there are practical constraints to be aware of: clinicians must follow licensure rules that may affect where they can provide services, and some interventions are better suited to in-person work. If you have acute safety concerns, establish a local emergency plan and know how to reach local crisis resources.
Tips for choosing the right therapist for men's issues
What to look for in profiles and descriptions
When you review listings, pay attention to a clinician's stated focus areas and the language they use to describe their work. Look for profiles that mention the specific issues you want to address - such as anger management, relationship concerns, fatherhood, sexuality or trauma recovery - and note the approaches they list. Many people find it helpful to consider a clinician's professional credentials, years of experience, the populations they work with and the languages they speak. Those factors can help you narrow options that are a practical and cultural fit.
Questions to ask and how to decide
You can reach out to a therapist to ask brief questions about their approach, typical session structure and how they have supported people with similar concerns. It is reasonable to ask how they conceptualize men's issues and what a short-term plan might look like. Consider logistical details such as session length, costs, insurance and whether they offer phone or video sessions. Pay attention to your sense of comfort during any initial exchange - the right fit often comes down to whether you feel heard and understood. If something does not feel right, it is acceptable to look for another clinician whose style better matches your needs. Ultimately, choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and taking time to find someone who aligns with your values and goals can make the work more effective and sustainable.
If you are in immediate danger or facing a crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your area. For non-urgent concerns, browsing clinician profiles below can help you identify professionals who list men's issues among their specialties and who match your preferences for approach, language and experience.