24/11/2025
Men’s Mental Health Month 🧠💙
Men are struggling with their mental health—often in silence.
Many are raised to “stay strong,” “man up,” or hide how they really feel.
But ignoring emotions doesn’t make them disappear.
It just pushes the pain deeper.
This month, we shine a light on men’s wellbeing and the support that can truly help: psychodynamic counselling.
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Why Men’s Mental Health Needs Attention
Men often face:
• Pressure to perform
• Fear of vulnerability
• Emotional isolation
• Anger or withdrawal hiding deeper distress
• The belief that asking for help = weakness
But none of this is weakness.
It’s conditioning.
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What Psychodynamic Counselling Offers
Psychodynamic therapy goes beneath the surface.
It explores:
• Unconscious patterns
• Childhood experiences
• Emotional defences
• Relationship difficulties
• Buried feelings like guilt, grief, anger & shame
It’s not about forcing vulnerability.
It’s about understanding yourself—gently, at your own pace.
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Why It Resonates with Men
✔ Validates the conflict between emotion and “masculine” expectations
✔ Works with defences instead of judging them
✔ Helps men understand the origins of their beliefs
✔ Provides a rare space for emotional honesty
✔ Supports long-term, meaningful change
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Common Reasons Men Seek Therapy
• Depression that looks like irritability
• Anxiety disguised as overworking
• Relationship struggles
• Anger that feels out of control
• Low self-esteem beneath competence
• Emotional numbness
• Grief or past trauma
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Redefining Strength
Therapy helps men rewrite outdated ideas of masculinity.
Strength and vulnerability aren’t opposites.
Real courage is being willing to look inward.
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A Reminder for This Month
Asking for help isn’t weakness.
It’s growth.
It’s healing.
It’s strength.
If you’re struggling, or if someone you love is, support is available.
Psychodynamic counselling can be a powerful place to start.
💙 You deserve to feel whole. You deserve support.