Dr Damian Stoupe - Online Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring

Online

Counselling

FOR MEN

Too often men suffer in silence.
It's time to speak up and grow up.



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Men don't have to suffer in silence.

Men often feel like they can’t speak up. We are afraid to express our true thoughts publicly because we might be accused of something we’re not. Even at home, we don’t feel like we can say anything without causing more problems. It seems like we always say the wrong thing.

We are meant to be superheroes, protecting or rescuing everyone around us. We don’t count; no one wants to hear our story. In silence, the pressure pushes us down towards depression or boils over into anger. We spend most of our time in a state of confusion.

Men want to talk, but we don’t know what to say and don’t want to feel stupid. We need a safe space where we can speak up without being judged. We need support, and we’re open to being challenged. This space will help us grow emotionally, intellectually, personally, and professionally.

That space to be heard is what I offer. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, please get in touch.

Different online counselling options...

The Grounded Counselling approach means that everyone is treated as a unique person with unique problems, tailoring their sessions to their needs, from one-off sessions focussing on single issues to longer-term psychotherapeutic counselling, taking things slow and easy.

SINGLE-SESSION COUNSELLING

A single, one-off session of between 60 and 120 minutes can be enough to get you unstuck and moving again – but knowng more sessions are available.

Single Session/Single Issue

£TBA

SHORT-TERM ONLINE COUNSELLING

Between 6 and 10 planned & focussed sessions. The best option for undiagnosed conditions, such as anger, confidence, stress or work issues.

Short-Term Counselling

from £60ph

LONGER-TERM ONLINE COUNSELLING

This is the option for clinically diagnosed mental health conditions like addictions, anxiety, depression, health anxiety and PTSD, we take it slower over a longer period.

Longer-Term Counselling

from £60ph

Counselling for men: Working together

Men get given a set of rules to navigate their way through life: be strong, be silent, don’t cry, be competitive, and be independent. It’s not that the rules are wrong, but when our relationships are going down the pan, when we are anxious, depressed, or suicidal, or when we can’t control our anger, our drinking or other addictions, the rules can work against us. Maybe it’s time to ask for help.

Whether you are struggling with mental health issues or want to improve your mental fitness, my Grounded Counselling approach works with those rules but opens them up to help rather than hinder, emphasising relationships, caring, self-reliance, protection, courage, and humour.

We focus on identifying practical strategies and skills that work for you and fit your situation without wasting time finding the ‘perfect’ solution.


Counselling for men: Working together

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Issues I help with...

  • All types of anxiety
  • Stress from relationships, work, career
  • Depression
  • Health anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Communication problems
  • Relationship problems
  • Low confidence/self-esteem
  • Anger and frustration
  • Poor self-image
  • Grief and Loss

Getting mentally fit for life

Good mental fitness involves strong communication skills and mindfulness, extending beyond mere resilience.

To achieve mental fitness, we must rewrite the outdated rule book that was given to us as children. We need to laugh at its limitations and strive for balance in all aspects of our lives, including emotional, intellectual, personal, and professional growth. This means looking confidently towards the future, acquiring new skills, and challenging negative thoughts and behaviours. We may encounter challenges, but with determination and perseverance, we can overcome them and emerge stronger and healthier.


Counselling for men: Building mental fitness

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Counselling for men: About Me

Hi I'm Damian

Dr Damian Stoupe



I am deeply passionate about helping people through counselling. For 15 years, I worked in jobs that didn’t fulfil me. But now, I am doing what I love. I have recently decided to focus solely on working with individuals who prefer a masculine counselling approach.

This means adopting a practical, no-nonsense, solution-focused conversational approach where we communicate with each other to understand the underlying issues and find solutions. It’s a simple yet challenging process that involves active participation from both parties.

The heart of counselling is to be open to genuinely connecting with the client and utilizing all the knowledge and insight the counsellor has gained. This includes being down-to-earth, receptive, and valuing the beliefs and abilities that the client brings to the counselling session. We don’t ignore emotions but rather emphasize discovering solutions while keeping an eye on the future. Counselling involves being receptive to clients, respecting their strengths and values, and finding practical solutions for the future while acknowledging emotions.

Counselling for men: About Me

What People Say About Me

There are no testimonials here. I believe putting them up is unethical as our sessions are confidential. Posting them would break that confidentiality and pressure clients to provide referrals. It might hurt my business, but I prioritize my clients’ interests over mine.

Getting started

Step 1: Get in touch

Asking for help is the first step towards success. It makes everything else easier. You will feel better just by taking that first step!

Step 2: Let's meet online

Free 30-min counselling session to understand your situation & experience my approach.

Step 3: Let's get to work

If you’re on board with my approach, let’s start working together to make the changes you need to take back control of your life and move forward.


Ask a question...

    I OFFER A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

    Contacting me is easy. I offer a free 30-minute video consultation, where you can learn about my approach and see if online counselling is right for you. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity.

    Give me a call - if not now, when?

    Do you want to know more?

    Call 07792 799017 and learn more; use the contact form or email info@groundedcounsellor.com.

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