S4,Ep8: The Meaning of Men's Therapy | Building resilience, clarity & confidence

How can men start getting the most from therapy?

In this episode of The Meaning of Men I'm joined by Chris Hemmings. Chris is a former BBC journalist whose own struggles with grief, addiction and depression led him to retrain as a psychotherapist and build Men’s Therapy Hub — a platform connecting men with male therapists across the UK.

Chris explains that many men aren’t avoiding therapy because they don’t care — but because they fear judgment, being seem as weak, or being told they need to become someone they’re not. Together we start to explore some of these myths, what men really need from their therapists and how they can best show up to get the most from therapy. 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why men often avoid therapy and how to overcome the stigma

• The biggest misconceptions about counselling for men

• How masculinity and emotional strength can work together

• What to look for when choosing the right therapist

• Why seeking help is an act of courage, not weakness

Hear more from Chris:

Men's Therapy Hub: www.menstherapyhub.co.uk   No Man's an Island podcast: 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QgINHeUZKorBCE4LBoBXF Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/no-mans-an-island/id1849171262?i=1000745844084   My website: www.chrishemmings.co.uk   Timestamps: 09:27: Misconceptions About Therapy 18:36: Finding the Right Therapist 23:47: The Importance of Gut Feel in Therapy 24:40: Investment Mindset in Therapy 25:45: Shifting from 'Should' to 'Could' in Therapy 28:45: Normalizing Emotions and Removing Shame 31:37: The Role of Humor in Therapy 36:07: Understanding Worthiness in Therapy 40:49: Approaching Therapy with Courage 45:58: Demystifying Therapy for Men