Men are often taught to follow the man-rules, but what happens when these rules cause harm? What if you could rewrite the rulebook?
That’s where I come in – helping you write your own rulebook.
Dr Damian Stoupe - Online Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring
Online
Counselling
FOR MEN
Understand what's going on.
Re-write your future.
I get it. You probably don't want to be here!
To be fair, very few of my clients want to be here either. For you to be here means something has gone wrong, and you can’t fix it on your own, right?
Either you have decided you need some help or have been told by your partner, your friends or your boss, to get yourself ‘sorted’. It’s not what you want to hear, but it’s probably great advice.
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.
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All types of anxiety
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Stress from relationships, work, career
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Depression
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Health anxiety
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Trauma
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Sleep difficulties
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Communication problems
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Relationship problems
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Low confidence/self-esteem
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Anger and frustration
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Poor self-image
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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
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.