Therapy still scares many blokes. Too expensive, too fluffy, or for people who are “really ill”. This men-only session is fully funded by MANUP?, so you pay nothing and can join with your camera off or first name only.
Therapist James Elliott MSc begins by lifting the curtain on how therapy actually works. You will learn the differences between talking, cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused approaches, along with what a first appointment feels like and why silence from your therapist can be part of the plan rather than awkwardness. We look at session costs, NHS waiting lists, low-fee clinics and blended options that keep your wallet intact.
Next comes a set of practical tools:
Fit check to spot whether a therapist’s style matches your goals
Progress markers so you can tell if sessions are helping or treading water
Honest feedback scripts for adjusting course without quitting
Self-guided add-ons such as journals, apps and peer support that boost results
You choose whether to listen quietly or drop questions in chat. Every man leaves with a comparison chart of therapy styles, a checklist for picking a therapist and details of MANUP? funded one-to-one options for those who want to go further.