31/08/2026
A little space for men in our community:- Aiming to make that first step towards support feel a little easier.🙏
I absolutely love seeing the men’s groups, walk & talk groups and other community support being created locally. That connection, companionship and knowing you’re not facing things alone...shared spaces have many benefits ✨️
But I also know that, for some men, walking into a group can feel daunting & a very big first step. I have often signposted my male client's to men's groups and often they say they don't want to..."group's are not for me".
Sometimes it’s easier to start quietly, one-to-one, with no pressure to have the right words or even know exactly what you’re struggling with.
So, I’m offering a small number of free one-to-one counselling sessions, with this particular pilot being focused around supporting men in our local community who may be feeling overwhelmed, lonely, stuck, struggling or simply finding life a bit difficult at the moment.
There doesn’t need to be a diagnosis or a particular label or crisis.
And you don’t need to know what to say.
My hope is that, where it feels helpful and appropriate, these sessions can also become a gentle bridge towards some of the wonderful support already available locally — whether that’s a men’s group, walk & talk group, community projects or further professional support.
And I’d really love this to work both ways. 🤝
If you’re involved in a local men’s group or organisation and know someone who might benefit from one-to-one support but isn’t quite ready for a group, please feel free to get in touch. Or likewise if you yourself have thought well i wouldn't mind that group but don't feel quite ready yet...
Equally, if someone comes to me and I feel that connection with a men’s group or another local service could be helpful beyond our sessions, I can encourage and signpost them towards it - gently at your pace, your choices always maintained. 💫
Different people need different starting points — and that’s okay.✨️
This isn’t about fixing anyone.
It’s simply about making that first step feel a little less daunting. 🌿
Space to just Bee 🐝🪷
Just to be clear, although this particular pilot is being shaped around the current need for men’s mental health support within our community, my wider counselling service is not exclusively for men;- I’m passionate about making support accessible wherever I can.💫
If you feel this might be helpful, or you know someone who may benefit, you’re very welcome to message me privately. We can simply have a chat and see whether it feels right for you — no pressure.
And if you’re already doing wonderful work supporting men’s mental health locally, I’d genuinely love to connect. Perhaps we can work alongside one another, rather than trying to do everything separately. 🫶
P.S. I’m also looking at how I can develop this pilot into something that can be sustained & potentially reach more people within our community. 💫
As much as I like to give something back / voluntary- Long term it isn't sustainable. So If you have experience with funding, grant applications, CICs or community projects, or know of someone who may be able to offer a little guidance or support around this, I’d genuinely love to hear from you.💙🌿
Sometimes the right connection can help an idea grow into something that makes a real difference.
Space to Bee - with Cherie 🐝🪷
