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Feeling Lost? How Dissonance Guides Men Toward Purpose
There are moments in life when everything feels off. You’re successful on paper, but something isn’t sitting right. his is dissonance.

Stephen
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When Pain Stays Silent: Addressing Self-Harm in Men
Self-harm is not just a teenage issue or something that only affects women! My experience working with men supports research showing that th

Stephen
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Why Men Need to Talk About the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
Talking about the trauma of sexual abuse and seeking therapy are not signs of weakness; they are acts of profound courage.

Stephen
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Stop Treating Men Like Women in Therapy
For too long, mental health support has been designed with a one-size-fits-all approach - an approach that often overlooks specific needs

Stephen
4 min read


Trapped in the Grey: Functional Depression
Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions? You’re holding it together - work, bills, responsibilities - but something feels… off.

Stephen
3 min read


Stop Thinking; Start Feeling
Research on practices like mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork shows how tuning into physical sensations can regulate the nervous system

Stephen
5 min read


Blue Monday: Hype or Reality?
Every January, talk of ‘Blue Monday’ resurfaces - referred to as ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ But what is it, in reality?

Stephen
3 min read


Cold Water, Clear Mind
There’s something about the icy embrace of cold water that brings me into the present and resets everything.

Stephen
3 min read


Why Gratitude is a Game-Changer for Men
Gratitude often gets overlooked as a soft, feel-good practice, but it’s actually one of the most practical tools for building resilience.

Stephen
3 min read


Sensing Danger: Understanding the Negativity Bias and the Autonomic Nervous System
Have you ever been somewhere familiar, with people you trust, yet felt a sudden sense of danger?

Stephen
4 min read


Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: A Fresh Approach for 2025 That Actually Works
Struggling to keep New Year’s resolutions? Discover why they fail and how a values-based approach can create lasting change in 2025.

Stephen
3 min read


The Loneliness of Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time of togetherness. But for countless men, it can be a season that amplifies feelings of loneliness.

Stephen
4 min read


Managing Christmas Arguments: A Guide to Surviving the Festive Feuds
Christmas is about peace on earth, right? Well, maybe… but for most of us, it’s also about surviving family arguments!

Stephen
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Boarding School: Pain, Joy or a Mix of Both? Let’s Talk About It.
Boarding school often evokes a wide range of emotions and memories, and for many, those memories can be incredibly complex.

Stephen
5 min read


Top 5 Pressures Men Face at Christmas
Christmas, whilst often presented as "the most wonderful time of the year” can feel like a minefield of pressures that men face.

Stephen
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Bullying in the Workplace
Bullying ruins lives. It’s that simple. Nearly a quarter of UK employees report experiencing bullying at work.

Stephen
5 min read


Reclaiming Healthy Masculinity
The Power of Tribe and Connection November is the month of Men's Heath Awareness and a time when many allow facial hair to grow in order...

Stephen
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Walking the Talk
Walk and talk therapy combines the benefits of physical activity with the therapeutic process

Stephen
4 min read


The opposite of Addiction is Connection
Rather than looking at addiction as substance abuse or abusive behaviour it's time to look at the lack of human connection underneath

Stephen
3 min read


BROTHERHOOD: Finding Your Tribe
In a world where men are taught to handle things on their own, having a sense of community can be life-changing.

Stephen
4 min read

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