Why do so many men struggle to engage with therapy, and why do so many who try it drop out feeling misunderstood or dismissed?

In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Chris Hemmings, a therapist who works exclusively with men and the founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, a growing UK directory connecting men with male therapists. Together, we explore why men are a minority on both sides of the therapy room, why male distress is so often misread, and how the therapy profession itself may be failing the very men it claims to help.

Chris draws on his background as a former BBC journalist, his clinical work with men, and his experience building Men’s Therapy Hub to talk honestly about masculinity, shame, emotional suppression, and the cultural messages that leave many men feeling like a problem rather than a person.

In this episode, we discuss:

✔️ Why men are a minority in the therapy profession and among therapy clients

✔️ Why many men drop out of therapy early and feel misunderstood

✔️ How men are socialised differently, and why therapy often ignores this

✔️ Masculinity, shame, and emotional isolation

✔️ Why many men only seek help when they’re already on their knees

✔️ The limits of “just talking about feelings” for male wellbeing

✔️ Why action, accountability, and relationship matter in men’s therapy

✔️ How men can find therapists who actually respect and help them

💬 Join the conversation in the comments: What do you think stops men from seeking help sooner, and what would make therapy feel more accessible to men?

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🎙️ About My Guest: Chris Hemmings

Chris Hemmings is a therapist and coach who specialises in working with men. He is the founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory created to help men find male therapists who understand male psychology and lived experience.

Before training as a therapist, Chris worked as a BBC journalist, producing documentaries on men, masculinity, and mental health. He is also the founder of M-Path, an organisation that works in schools across the UK, helping young people explore identity, masculinity, and emotional wellbeing.

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