Why Work with a Male Counsellor Who Specialises in Teenagers

I Understand What It's Like to Be a Man

I'm a male counsellor. This matters. I understand the pressures men face - the expectation to be strong, the difficulty of being vulnerable, the struggle to balance work and family, the questions about identity and self-worth.

I'm not just trained in counselling theory. I bring lived experience as a man in a female-dominated field to this work. I understand the specific challenges you're navigating because I've navigated them too.

I Specialise in Working with Teenagers

I focus on teenagers aged 12-25. This isn't a sideline - it's my core expertise. I've developed deep understanding of teenage mental health, trauma, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges of growing up today.

I know how to build trust with teenagers. I know how to communicate in a way that feels real, not condescending. I know how to support healing without dismissing their experience.

I'm Trauma-Informed in Everything I Do

Trauma shapes behaviour, emotions, and relationships. Every approach I use is grounded in understanding how past experiences affect current life.

This means:

• I don't pathologise or judge
• I understand why you react the way you do
• I support healing, not just symptom management
• I help you build resilience and genuine strength

I Provide Practical, Actionable Support

We won't just process feelings. You'll leave sessions with real tools and strategies you can use in your daily life.

Whether that's communication techniques, stress management, boundary-setting, emotional regulation, or building resilience - you'll have practical strategies that work.

I've Worked with Real People Facing Real Challenges

Over 80 families have trusted me with their most difficult moments:

• Teenagers processing trauma, anxiety, and identity struggles
• Men navigating work burnout, relationship difficulties, and fatherhood challenges
• Young people rebuilding connection with family after breakdown
• Families healing from loss, separation, and difficult life transitions

This isn't theoretical knowledge. It's grounded in real work with real people.

What My Clients Say

"Jeff has been a beacon of support for me. His understanding and approach have made a significant difference in how I feel about myself." - Teenage Client

"Jeff's counselling has helped me navigate significant life changes with confidence and clarity. His support has been a game-changer for me." - Adult Client

"Working with Jeff has given me practical tools and genuine support. He understands what I'm going through without judgment." - Male Client

I'm Accessible and Flexible

Based in Tavistock and Saltash, with online sessions available across the UK. You can work with me face-to-face or from home, whatever suits you best.

Sessions are £60 per hour, typically weekly or fortnightly. There's no fixed timeline - we work at your pace.

I'm Fully Qualified and Accredited

• BACP-accredited (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
• Level 7 Diploma in Counselling Teenagers
• Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
• MA Education, BA (Hons) Youth Work
• Level 2 Safeguarding, Enhanced DBS
• Professional Indemnity Insurance

I'm listed on major therapy directories and I take my professional development seriously. 

I complete 30 hours of CPD every year, with current focus on Interpersonal Neurobiology.