About me
Hello and welcome. Together, we can navigate challenges and discover effective strategies for managing emotions and handling life’s demands.
Although I work with and have experience helping all genders, I hold postgraduate qualifications alongside postgraduate training in male-centred therapy, male psychology, masculinity, male mental health, and suicide prevention.
This comprehensive perspective shapes my counselling practice, enabling me to support males with greater empathy and insight. Male psychology explores the unique mental and emotional experiences of males, examining how biology, culture, upbringing, and societal expectations can influence their behaviour and well-being. Male psychology recognises these challenges and looks at how issues like stress, depression, anger, or identity may show up differently in males, whilst taking into account each person's unique identity and lived experiences.
With extensive experience supporting people through challenges such as, but not limited to, depression, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, abuse, stress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, pornography addiction, male & female survivors of domestic abuse, grief, sexuality, trauma, and PTSD.
My work is grounded in empathy, understanding, compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to your journey toward healing and growth.
Whether you're navigating a difficult chapter or looking to understand yourself better, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where your experiences are recognised, respected, and deeply valued.
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, meaning I use more than one therapeutic modality to suit each person's unique sense of self. I am a person-centred therapist at the core. Still, I blend in psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy (SFBT), as one therapeutic approach can not fit or suit unique life experiences, genders, cultures, race, sexualities, and different perspectives.
I will work with you to unearth your subconscious actions, thoughts, and behaviours.
I'm also a qualified member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), as verified by Psychology Today.
Have you ever wondered why you keep finding yourself in similar romantic relationships, or why you're drawn to certain personality traits in partners? Or maybe you're curious about how your unconscious mind might influence your conscious actions? I've often seen clients react with surprise in therapy when we explore how unconscious thoughts are connected to the actions they take.
My training and experience have taught me that every human being is unique. Each individual has had unique childhood experiences, family introjected values, and received societal expectations/messages that can limit and damage a person's personal growth.
I offer a limited number of sessions at a reduced rate for individuals who are unemployed or on a low income (subject to availability).
Testimonials:
''Kevin was my counsellor, he helped me through my grief and relationship breakdown. I’m eternally grateful for the help and support he has provided. It’s such a great service. Highly recommend to anyone''
(male, 30s)
Why male psychology?
I have experience in therapy with women, men, and other identities. I decided to complete extra training in male psychology and male depression (male depression can be expressed in different ways) as only 36% of men reach out for help, and unfortunately, a lot of men (and young men) ask for help in the last months of their lives, before attempting suicide, and boys are falling behind in education at an astonishing rate.
If you have a father, grandfather, husband, son, nephew, brother, male friend, etc, that you are concerned about. Please contact me or visit my website for further information on male mental health. Please click the website link at the top of the page.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Member Of The British Association Of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
- Member Of The National Counselling & Psychotherapists Society.
- Level 5 - Therapeutic Counselling Diploma.
- Level 3 - Counselling Skills Diploma.
- Level 2 - Counselling Skills.
- Advanced GSRD (Gender, Sexual Relationships and Diversity) Certificate
- Advanced male psychology, masculinity studies, and male mental health.
- PTSD Awareness diploma
- LGBTQ - affirming
- CPD - Understanding and healing for survivors of domestic abuse.
- CPD - Imposter Syndrome
- CPD - Male and female survivors of sexual trauma
- CPD - County lines training (young people and gangs)
- CPD - Exercise And Mental Health
- CPD - Suicide Prevention Training
- CPD - Working Therapeutically With Loss And Grief
- CPD -Solution-Focused Therapy
- CPD - (PPU) Problematic Pornography Use (men and women)
- Experience - North Warwickshire Counselling Services - Psychodynamic Therapist
- Experience - Wolverhampton LGBT counselling - Integrative Therapist
- Experience - Health Assured, EAP Provider - Solution-Focused Wellbeing Counsellor
- Experience - Focused Minds Counselling Services - private integrative counsellor.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience supporting people with Klinefelter Syndrome and Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS) — helping them make sense of the emotional, physical, and identity-related challenges that can come with these diagnoses.
I also support people who are struggling with Problematic Pornography Use (PPU), especially when it starts to impact relationships, self-esteem, or brings up a lot of shame and guilt.
My approach is LGBTQ-affirming, and I care deeply about creating space for people to explore their identity, relationships, and desires without judgment. I often work with people who are navigating questions around testosterone, masculinity, and the pressure to fit into certain roles, helping them unpack those experiences and reconnect with a sense of self that feels true and grounded.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Further information
- Offering professional counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, supportive environment — whether in-person in Mile Oak, Tamworth, through walking therapy in nature, or online therapy anywhere in the UK. If you're facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or seeking personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellbeing.
- My counselling room in Mile Oak, Tamworth ( close to Lichfield) is designed to be a calm, private, and welcoming space where you can feel truly heard and supported. From the moment you step inside, you’re met with warmth, respect, and acceptance—no judgement, just a space where you can be yourself.
- A fully qualified member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/407858/kevin-talbott/tamworth-
- Verified by Psychology Today.
