Men’s Mental Health
It’s Time to Talk
Men don’t talk. At least, that’s the stereotype. Just crack on, push it down, don’t make a fuss. Because that’s what you’ve been told, right? That’s what society has drilled into you. Keep it together. Be strong. Don’t let them see you struggle.
But what happens when that pressure builds too much? When the weight of it all gets too heavy?
The Reality: The Silent Struggle
Men are dying by suicide at alarming rates. In the UK, around 75% of suicides are men. That’s not because men feel pain any less than women. It’s because men are less likely to ask for help. Less likely to say, "I’m not okay." Less likely to admit they’re struggling.
And I get it. Maybe you don’t want to be seen as weak. Maybe you don’t even have the words for what’s going on in your head. Maybe you’ve tried opening up before, and it didn’t go well.
That doesn’t mean you have to keep doing this alone.
This Isn’t Traditional Therapy
When you picture therapy, what do you see? A stiff office, a stranger with a clipboard, a clinical room where you’re expected to spill your deepest feelings? Yeah, I wouldn’t want that either.
That’s not how I work.
I’m down to earth. I use language that’s understood (yes I swear 🤷🏻♀️ i’m human and very real!!!)
There’s no pressure, no judgement, no awkwardness. Just a conversation. It might be with a coffee in hand, or even a can of Coke Zero if that’s more your thing. No scary therapist vibes—just a real person who gets it.
We can talk about the things you feel like you can’t say to your mates. The thoughts that keep you up at night. The stress that’s eating away at you. The stuff that’s been buried so deep, you’re not even sure how to start untangling it.
And if you don’t know where to start? That’s okay too. I’ll help with that.
You Don’t Have to Be at Rock Bottom to Reach Out
Therapy isn’t just for when things have hit the absolute worst. You don’t have to wait until you’re drowning. If something feels off—if life feels heavy, if you’re constantly on edge, if you feel like you’re carrying a weight you can’t put down—that’s reason enough to talk.
Let’s Start the Conversation
If this has struck a chord, if something in this feels familiar, reach out. No pressure, no commitment—just an initial chat to see if this could help.
Because you don’t have to go through this alone. And you don’t have to keep it all inside.
Wildfire Counselling & Therapy Hub – Brenchley & Online
📍 Face-to-face or online sessions
📧 louisemalyancounselling@gmail.com
🌍 www.wildfirecounsellingtherapy.co.uk
