Looking for a male therapist/counsellor in Berkhamsted?

Like many of the caring professions, much of the field of counselling and psychotherapy is made up of female practitioners. I was however surprised to read that according to the BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) 84% of its membership is female . If you're therefore looking for a male therapist or a male counsellor, they comprise only 16% of the profession. That survery was conducted back in 2014 and I imagine the pattern may be changing as we move away from traditional ideas of what constitutes 'men's work', however as it currently stands, male counsellors are in short supply.

The amount of men seeking psychological therapy is also considerably lower than women. According to The Mental health foundation, only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men despite men reporting lower levels of life satisfaction generally than women. In addition, men are three times more likely than women to become dependent on alcohol and three times more likely to have frequent drug use. Men are also more likely to be sectioned than women, and also make up the vast majority of the prison population where self harm and mental health issues are prevalent. As many people are also now aware, 75% of the suicides committed in the UK are by men, with men aged 40-49 having the highest rates. Collectively such patterns such suggest that men are suffering and staying silent about it rather than seeking help and support. 

For some people the gender of their therapist is unimportant, but for others it's a significant part of choosing a therapist. Whatever your gender, If you’re looking for a male counsellor in Berkhamsted, my practice is located in Berkhamsted Chiropractic Clinic where I’ve been for 14 years. I see all sorts of people with all sorts of problems, if you’re struggling and curious about how I might help, please feel free to be in touch.

I’m at the clinic in Berkhamsted 5 days a week from Monday to Friday and offer both day and evening appointments.