It can be difficult to know where to start and it’s not easy asking for help…
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase just to take the first step.”
Martin Luther King
Some challenges you might be facing
- Feeling stuck, underachieving, or dissatisfied in your job?
- Struggling with relationships, whether it’s finding a partner, resolving conflicts, or dealing with breakups or divorce?
- Battling feelings of inadequacy, low self-worth, or impostor syndrome?
- Dealing with high levels of stress, anxiety, or worry?
- Seeking to improve mental and physical health, tackle addictions, manage weight, or adopt a healthier lifestyle?
- Navigating significant life changes such as becoming a parent, going through a divorce, or retiring?
- Feeling like you are having mid-life anxiety?
- Wanting to improve communication skills, emotional awareness, time management, or other personal skills?
- Searching for meaning, purpose, or fulfilment in life?
- Difficulty controlling anger or frustration in a constructive manner?
- Wanting to improve social skills, overcome shyness or social anxiety, or address feelings of isolation and loneliness?
Men, in particular, often struggle to access mental health support due to societal expectations of stoicism and fear of appearing weak. These and other barriers highlight the need for a more supportive environment that encourages men to seek help without stigma. This is my mission.
Dr Steve Lilley, Clinical Psychologist & Coach
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