Counselling for men - Anxiety and Depression

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Counselling for men – signs and symptoms of depression in men

If you are looking for anxiety therapy for men, or getting help for men's depression or perhaps someone close to you is suffering and you are looking to understand what depression and anxiety symptoms in men are. You are in the right place to find out how counselling for men offers significant benefits for those struggling with anxiety and depression.

I provide help for men to address men's depression and emotional support for men that is often overlooked or dismissed. Due to societal expectations,men are frequently encouraged to suppress their feelings and "tough it out," leading to mental health issues that can worsen over time.

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This stigma around expressing vulnerability makes it harder for many men to seek help, even when they need it most. Men suffering from depression may mask the signs in many different ways from alcohol consumption to mask or escape emotions. Working out how to help depression in men can be challening especially if they are a loved one. When experiencing anxiety men can often feel confused or lost so helping them to gain understanding about what is happening and why, can help bring about a feeling that normalises

Counselling breaks down these barriers, offering men a safe, confidential environment to explore their emotions without judgment. A skilled therapist can help men identify the root causes of their anxiety and depression, which are often linked to unprocessed trauma, stress, or feeling inadequate.

By working through these issues, men can gain insight into their mental health, understand their triggers, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Mens anxiety counselling helps look at what lies beneath the thoughts and feelings and bring about meaningful change.

What Counselling Does

Men may benefit from working with a male counsellor because it can create a sense of shared understanding. Many men feel more comfortable opening up to someone who may have faced similar societal pressures or experiences as them.

Additionally, counselling empowers men to express their emotions more openly, improving their relationships and overall well-being. It can help them build resilience, boosting their ability to handle life's challenges more effectively. By addressing their mental health head-on, men can experience a significant reduction in symptoms, such as chronic stress, insomnia, and irritability, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

In a world where men are often expected to be stoic, counselling offers a crucial lifeline, encouraging them to prioritise their mental health and break free from the stigma surrounding male vulnerability. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a courageous step towards healing and growth.

How Counselling Helps

While men may benefit by talking more about their feelings, therapy is not just about saying how they feel. It is about the need to be understood around deeply personal and intimate concerns e.g. sexual matters, perceived failings around roles and responsibilities; guilt; shame; fears; anger; low self-worth or self-esteem;

Anything that makes a man feel not good enough. Sometimes depression and anger in men are present at the same time. Anger is often a symptom of something else and by working on what the actual cause is can help aleviate the anger. Counselling can help anger management by dealing with the causes of it rather than focussing on anger itself.

It is about helping them according to their needs and from their perspective. Notcing the signs of depression and anxiety in men isn't always straightforward but with the right help, things can change.

If you need support now some resources are available here

Support Resources and Helplines

Several organisations offer support if you need help right now:​

• Samaritans: Contact Us | Samaritans

• Suicide Prevention Support : support to anyone with thoughts of suicide. ​

• Mind offer mental health support (not 24/7)

• Telephone NHS 111 Option 2 or click here NHS 111

• 999 or attend A&E at your local hospital

Men’s mental health deserves more attention than it gets. Many guys grow up thinking they need to stay tough, keep quiet and deal with problems on their own, which can lead to stress piling up under the surface.

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