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A new counselling service has been launched to support men's mental health. MEN TALK TOO, founded by Brighton counsellor John Creigan, aims to provide a safe space for men to discuss their mental health. The service offers one-to-one therapy sessions for men in Brighton, Hove, and across Sussex, with online sessions available throughout the UK.
The service was created in response to the growing need for confidential support that recognises the unique pressures many men experience. Mr Creigan said: "I’ve worked with many men who have carried years of stress, anxiety, or grief without ever feeling able to talk about it. "MEN TALK TOO isn’t just about therapy - it’s about making it clear that men have a right to be heard, that their struggles are valid and that talking is a strength, not a weakness.
" The service offers a tailored approach to counselling, drawing from person-centred, Gestalt, and existential models in a humanistic framework. Whether the issue is low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, or a general sense of feeling lost, the service provides a supportive environment to explore difficult emotions and develop new ways of coping. Mr Creigan hopes the service will not only offer therapeutic support but also help to challenge outdated ideas around masculinity and emotional expression.
He said: "Brighton has a strong sense of community and awareness around mental health, yet I still see many men who feel completely alone in what they’re going through. "This needs to change. "MEN TALK TOO is here to be part of that shift.
" The service is currently accepting new clients, with sessions available in person in Brighton and Hove, and online throughout the UK. Recent data shows that men in the UK are three times more likely to die by suicide than women, yet are far less likely to seek psychological support. With mental health services often stretched and stigma still preventing many from reaching out, Mr Creigan believes there needs to be more focused, accessible support for men at all stages of life.
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