Research shows men are still reluctant to seek professional help for their mental health.

Nearly a quarter of men would never consider professional help for their mental health, even if they were struggling. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found that while four in ten have given therapy or counselling a go, a fifth remain still firmly against giving it a go. Of those reluctant to try it, 13% feel they should deal with their problems on their own, while 11% don’t believe therapy would help them.

Of those who have been to therapy at one time or another, 21% tried it but then stopped, with 11% reluctant to go back because they don’t believe therapy is meant for men. In addition, the poll found one in 10 simply don’t feel comfortable talking about their feelings.

Richard Whitenstall, a BACP qua

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