Christian Oliver
Integrative counselling
Straightforward, collaborative counselling for men, with space to explore what matters to you.
A clearer head.
A steadier you.
Specialist therapy for men.
Space to work out what comes next.
Supporting men across the UK.
Men’s mental health
deserves more attention.
Behind every number is someone with a life, relationships and things they might not have said out loud.
UK men experienced poor mental health in the latest data analysed by the Mental Health Foundation.
UK · 2023/24 data · MHF, June 2026 ↗of males aged 16–64 in England were identified with a common mental health condition in the past week.
England · APMS 2023/24 · NHS England ↗The male suicide registration rate was around three times the female rate in England and Wales.
England & Wales · 2024 registrations · ONS ↗How to read these figures
The Mental Health Foundation reports 21% of men experiencing poor mental health in the latest UK household-survey data. NHS England’s 17.3% figure uses a different measure: common mental health conditions assessed in the past week among males aged 16–64. These figures are not directly comparable. The ONS comparison is 17.6 male versus 5.7 female deaths registered per 100,000 people, using age-standardised rates for 2024 (17.6 ÷ 5.7 ≈ 3.1). Registration year is not necessarily the year a death occurred. These are population statistics, not a prediction of any individual’s experience.
You don’t need to reach a crisis to seek support. If you need urgent help, find support available now.
Whatever
brings you here.
The pressure. The relationships. The feeling you’re not quite yourself. There’s room to talk about it.
Anxiety & overthinking
When your mind won’t switch off, even when everything looks fine.
Stress & burnout
The work, the expectations, the feeling that you’re always on.
Trauma & difficult experiences
When the past still affects how you feel, connect or move through the world.
Relationships & connection
Feeling distant, repeating patterns, or struggling to say what you mean.
Anger & frustration
A short fuse, shutting down, or emotions that feel hard to handle.
Low mood & feeling stuck
Going through the motions. Losing interest. Not quite feeling like you.
Fatherhood & life changes
A new role. A different identity. More responsibility than you expected.
Grief & loss
Making sense of what’s changed, at a pace that belongs to you.
You don’t have to know what to call it.
Explore all supportA good fit
changes the conversation.
A few questions about what matters to you. A clear view of how your preferences fit the directory. The choice stays yours.
Find your matchFive questions to help you consider your preferences. No account needed.
A person. A conversation.
Christian Oliver
Integrative counselling
Read the profile. Ask a question. Decide together.
Meet our
counsellors.
Explore the counsellors Individual approaches. A shared focus on supporting men. Explore the profiles and decide what feels right for you.
Simple from the start.
Considered at every step.
01
Tell us what matters.
Share your preferences in five questions, or go straight to the counsellor directory.
02
Explore your options.
Read the profile, explore the approach and understand why someone appears in your shortlist.
03
Start a conversation.
Enquire through Stance. Ask about availability and suitability, then agree the next step with your counsellor.
A little clarity
before you begin.
All therapy guides Good questions.
Clear answers.
Do I need to know what’s wrong?
No. You can start with what feels difficult, even if you do not know how to explain it. You do not need a diagnosis or a prepared story.
How does matching work?
Five questions filter the directory by meeting format, budget and counsellor preference. Results explain the overlap with your concern and preferred style. The tool is not an assessment or a guarantee of suitability.
Who can I work with?
Explore counsellors who focus on working with men. Each profile explains their approach and areas of support. Discuss suitability with your chosen counsellor before starting.
How much does counselling cost?
Each counsellor sets their own fee and session length. These details are shown on their profile. Confirm current fees and availability with your chosen counsellor when you enquire.
How do I get started?
Read the counsellor profile and use the Stance enquiry form. Ask about suitability, availability, session frequency and any practical questions before agreeing an appointment.
Is therapy confidential?
Your counsellor will explain confidentiality and its limits before the work begins, including serious safety concerns and legal obligations. You can ask how those arrangements apply to you.
Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.
Find out what matters to you. Explore who might fit.
Find your match