Men are three times more likely to complete suicide than women and report lower levels of life satisfaction according to the House of Commons Library. Yet many find it difficult to seek help. Social expectations around being strong, independent, and in control can make it harder to talk openly about emotional or psychological difficulties. Men may also be more likely to use unhealthy coping strategies, such as alcohol or drugs, rather than seeking support.
Men look for help for different reasons, and at different points in life. Some are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, or patterns they feel unable to change. Others are managing day to day but want support to improve their focus, resilience, health, wellbeing, or performance.
At H3 Health, we recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We offer confidential, evidence-based psychological therapy and health coaching for men, delivered by a specialist men's mental health clinician. Together, we'll help you find the support that's right for your needs.
Signs of low mood in men
Low mood can include feeling sad, flat or hopeless, losing interest in things you usually enjoy, tiredness, poor sleep and trouble concentrating. In men it can also show up as irritability, anger, drinking more or withdrawing from others. If it lasts more than two weeks or affects daily life, talking to a GP or therapist can help.
Two ways we support men
Talk openly about what’s going onBetter understand what’s happeningFeel less overwhelmedImprove relationshipsWhat is talking therapy?
Talking therapy is where you talk to a trained therapist about what has been happening, how you have been feeling and how you have been coping. The aim is to understand what may be behind the problem and find better ways of dealing with it.
There are different types of therapy:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps you identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that may be keeping a problem going. For example, always expecting the worst, being very self-critical, or avoiding things because you are worried about how they will make you feel. You then work on changing those patterns and trying different ways of responding.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps you handle difficult or unpleasant thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them or letting them control what you do.
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) helps you recognise what you are actually feeling, understand where those emotions may be coming from, and find healthier ways to express and respond to them.
You do not need to know which type of therapy is right for you before you start. This can be discussed in the first session.
Session length: 50 minutes
Delivery: Secure online video
Fee: £90 per session, or £300 for a block of 4 sessions (available after the initial session).
Format: Short-term (often 5-9 sessions) or ongoing if appropriate
You can book directly or arrange a free 20-minute introductory call to discuss which service is most suitable. No therapy or coaching takes place during this call.
FAQs
Low mood is a normal emotion. We can all feel sad or unhappy when life is difficult or something has gone wrong, and it often improves as the situation changes.
Depression is more persistent, usually lasting at least two weeks, and can affect things like sleep, motivation, enjoyment, concentration, appetite and day-to-day life.
Yes. Our psychotherapy and coaching sessions are available by secure video, so you can access support wherever you are.
A 50-minute psychotherapy or coaching session costs £90.
After your first session, a block of four sessions is available for £300.
The main differences are usually access, flexibility and how often you can have sessions.
NHS Talking Therapies is free, but waiting times, the type of therapy available and the number of sessions can vary depending on where you live.
With H3, you can book directly with an experienced therapist and arrange sessions at a frequency that suits you. We offer psychotherapy for emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, as well as coaching for things like lifestyle change, motivation, confidence and wellbeing.
It depends on what you want help with, how long the problem has been there and the type of therapy that suits you.
Some problems can be worked on in a short, focused course of therapy, while other people benefit from longer-term support. Coaching can also work well for shorter, more specific goals.
