The Green Room Podcast – Episode 4: There Is a Light – Men, Grief, and Healing
Ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone? 💔
So many men are taught to stay strong, stay quiet, and keep pushing forward even when life feels overwhelming. But silence can be heavy.
In this powerful episode of The Green Room Podcast, we dive deep into the raw realities of men’s mental health and the pressures that often stop men from speaking openly about what they’re going through.
Today’s guest is Lee Martin, founder of There Is a Light Therapy, an integrative counselling practice supporting men with anxiety, depression, OCD, and baby loss.
Lee’s journey into therapy began while working in drug and alcohol recovery, where he witnessed the compassion and skill of counsellors helping people navigate profound change. That experience planted a seed that eventually led him to train as a therapist.
Lee began his counselling training in 2017 and has been practising professionally since 2021. He works integratively with men, drawing on counselling, CBT, and EMDR, and is particularly passionate about supporting men through baby loss an area he believes is still too often overlooked.
Bringing both professional training and lived experience into his work, Lee understands how isolating these struggles can be. Having experienced OCD from childhood and later the devastating loss of his baby son, Ray, he speaks openly about the impact of grief and the importance of giving men space to process it.
There Is a Light Therapy is named after the first song Lee listened to following Ray’s death a reminder that no matter how dark life may feel, there is always some light somewhere.
Lee holds a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, a Postgraduate Certificate in CBT, and has completed EMDR Europe training. His therapeutic approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed. He works at his clients’ pace, creating a safe space where meaningful change can happen.
In this episode we explore:
• Why baby loss remains a taboo topic for men
• The fears and misconceptions that stop many from seeking help
• The power of vulnerability and speaking openly
• How therapy can help men navigate grief, anxiety, and trauma
Let’s break the silence together. Vulnerability is strength. 💬
🌐 Learn more: thereisalighttherapy.co.uk
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