Manhood is What You Make It
It is difficult to separate our own pain from the troubled world around us. Working a job you do not believe in simply sucks. Chasing status/success can feel empty or unattainable, and if we refuse to participate, we risk loneliness, stagnation and shame.
A lot of men feel like their life is already written. We are handed a label - nerd, athlete, stoner, loser - and expected to play along. But we are stronger and more adaptable than we realise. Therapy can’t make you Superman, but it can show you the invisible ties of memory and assumption that bind you to your old life, ties that can be broken.
Scepticism is natural
Not all of my clients fully trust therapy, and that is okay. You may have tried it before and found it useless and patronising. You don’t need another self-appointed sage telling you to “get in touch with your feelings.” I understand that criticism, and it underpins my whole approach to Deepwater Counselling.
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If you want more details on these issues, I’ve written out my answers to some common concerns about therapy.
What therapy offers
At Deepwater Counselling, therapy is not about forcing you to smile and take your medicine. It is about unpicking problems that are dragging you down. It is about figuring out what you actually value. It should be life affirming and, at times, genuinely exciting.
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But whether you are 18 years old or 45, the most important thing to know is that change is still possible. The clay is still wet.
Moving forward
If you are ready to give it a go, I offer in-person sessions in Penrith and online sessions across Australia. We can begin with a free 10-minute chat so you can decide if this feels like a good fit.
The clay is still wet