Counselling for Men in Reading, Berkshire
A Space to Talk, Think Clearly, and Move Forward
If you’re a man who’s been carrying a lot, like stress, pressure, anger, confusion, or just a sense that something isn’t right, counselling and psychotherapy offer a place to slow things down and make sense of it all.
For many men, life becomes about pushing through. You deal with work, relationships, expectations, and responsibilities without ever really stopping to ask, What’s actually going on with me? Therapy gives you that space.
It’s not about being “fixed.”
It’s about being understood properly, honestly, and without judgement.
What Counselling and Psychotherapy Can Offer
Counselling gives you the chance to talk through your thoughts and feelings in a confidential, supportive environment. But more than that, it helps you understand why you think, feel, and react the way you do.
Over time, that understanding creates something powerful:
- Clarity instead of confusion
- Control instead of overwhelm
- Choice instead of reaction
Life can begin to feel less like something happening to you and more like something you can actively shape.
Experienced, Accredited Support in Reading
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and fully accredited.
For over ten years, I have provided counselling and psychotherapy to men and individuals across London and Reading, working with a wide range of challenges and life situations.
My work is grounded in:
- A strong ethical framework
- Confidentiality and trust
- A non-judgemental approach
- Direct, honest conversation that actually gets to the point
Therapy Designed for Men
Many men struggle in silence. Not because they want to—but because they’ve never had a space where they can speak openly without being judged, dismissed, or misunderstood.
In our work together, you don’t have to perform, impress, or hold it together.
We focus on:
- Speaking plainly and honestly
- Understanding patterns (not just symptoms)
- Breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface
- Finding practical ways forward
Whether you're dealing with anger, shutdown, overthinking, or feeling stuck, therapy helps you get underneath it—not just manage it.
Issues I Can Help With
I work with a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks
- Depression and low mood
- Low self-esteem and confidence issues
- Relationship difficulties (past or present)
- Feelings of loss and bereavement
- Redundancy and work-related stress
- Addiction and compulsive behaviours
- Neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism-related challenges)
If something is affecting your day-to-day life, it’s worth talking about.
Convenient Location in Central Reading
My practice is based at:
33 Castle Street, Reading (opposite Sweeney Todd)
- Street parking available
- Frequent bus routes nearby
- Approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Reading Station
This makes it easily accessible whether you’re travelling from within Reading or nearby areas.
Supporting Men Across Berkshire and Beyond
I offer in-person counselling in Reading, with easy access from surrounding towns and villages including:
- Henley-on-Thames
- Twyford
- Wokingham
- Basingstoke
- Wallingford
I also offer online sessions via Zoom if you prefer to speak from home or are based further afield.
Flexible, Personalised Therapy
We can work together:
- On an open-ended basis
- Or for an agreed number of sessions
The aim is simple: to help you understand yourself more clearly, improve how you handle life, and feel more in control of where you’re heading.
Taking the First Step
A lot of men wait until things get really bad before reaching out.
You don’t have to.
Whether you’re dealing with something specific or just have a sense that something isn’t right, therapy gives you a place to start untangling it.
If you’re looking for counselling or psychotherapy in Reading or the surrounding areas, this could be the first step towards getting your head clear and your life back on track