Timothy Griffiths

Welcome

I'm Tim, a registered counsellor specialising in working with men and teenage boys.

I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts, grief, relationship difficulties, and the challenges that come with finding their direction in life.

While I specialise in men's mental health, I also have extensive experience working with women and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whether you're facing a particular difficulty or simply feel that something in your life isn't quite right, therapy offers an opportunity to understand what's happening, work through your challenges, and begin finding a way forward.

You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.

My Approach

My approach to therapy is honest, grounded, and collaborative.

I offer a space where you can speak openly about what's happening in your life, without judgement or pressure to be a particular way.

Together, we might explore anxiety, grief, difficult emotions, past experiences, relationships, or patterns of thinking and behaving that are no longer serving you. We may also explore deeper questions around identity, responsibility, purpose, and the direction you want your life to take.

Alongside developing a deeper understanding of yourself, I can offer practical tools and therapeutic approaches to help you navigate emotional difficulties, manage anxiety, process grief, and work through the challenges you're facing.

My role isn't to tell you how to live your life or provide quick fixes. It's to work alongside you, helping you develop the understanding, resources, and confidence to make meaningful changes in your life.

I believe lasting change takes time. While therapy can be challenging, you won't have to navigate those challenges alone.

Working With Men

Alongside my clinical practice, I co-founded a men's community and have extensive experience facilitating spaces where men can speak openly about their lives and the challenges they face.

Through this work, I've come to appreciate that men can experience emotional and psychological difficulties in many different ways.

You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, intrusive thoughts, or a sense that you've lost your direction.

Perhaps you're navigating a relationship breakdown, experiencing grief or loss, struggling with confidence, or finding it difficult to balance the expectations placed upon you with what you actually want from life.

You may have spent years keeping things to yourself, trying to work through problems alone, or feeling that you need to have everything under control.

Or perhaps life looks reasonably good from the outside, but privately, you feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or uncertain about where you're heading.

Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't need to have the right words to explain it.

We can begin with what's happening in your life right now, explore what lies beneath it, and develop ways of responding to the difficulties you're experiencing.

My approach is not about telling you what a man should be. It's about giving you the space to explore who you are, the challenges you're facing, and what it means to live a life that feels meaningful and true to you.

Working With Teenage Boys

Adolescence can bring significant challenges, particularly when navigating identity, friendships, relationships, education, family expectations, and the transition towards adulthood.

I support teenage boys experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, and uncertainty about themselves or their future.

Some young people find it difficult to explain what they're experiencing, while others may feel misunderstood, isolated, or under pressure to meet the expectations of those around them.

I offer a consistent and supportive therapeutic relationship where young people can speak openly, explore their experiences, and develop a greater understanding of themselves.

My approach is collaborative and respectful, recognising the importance of helping young people develop their own voice, navigate life's challenges, and discover their own way forward.

I also recognise that supporting a young person can sometimes be challenging for parents and families. Where appropriate, I work collaboratively with parents and carers, offering guidance and support to help them better understand their son's experiences and how they can support him at home.

My aim is to foster greater understanding, communication, and connection within the family, while respecting the young person's need for privacy and independence.

Working With Women

Although I specialise in working with men and teenage boys, I have extensive experience supporting women through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

This includes anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-worth, and feeling disconnected from themselves or the lives they are living.

Some women I work with have spent years prioritising the needs of others while struggling to recognise or express their own. Others are processing the impact of abuse, difficult relationships, or experiences that have affected their sense of safety and trust.

I offer a compassionate, respectful, and collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, understand your needs, and work towards meaningful change.

What to Expect From our First Session

Starting counselling can feel like a significant step, particularly if you're not used to talking openly about personal difficulties.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

We'll talk about what's brought you to therapy, how life is for you at the moment, and what you might hope to gain from our work together.

You might have a clear idea of what you want to address, or you might simply know that something needs to change. Both are perfectly good places to begin.

There will also be space for you to ask questions about me, my approach, and what working together might involve.

You won't be expected to share anything you're not ready to discuss. We can take things at a pace that feels right for you.

A Little About Me

My path into counselling and psychotherapy began long before my professional training.

As a young adult, I experienced severe anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma-related difficulties that left me feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from life.

Although self-study helped me begin making sense of what I was experiencing, it was therapy itself that became the catalyst for meaningful and lasting change.

That experience gave me a deep appreciation for the challenges involved in seeking support and the importance of finding a therapist with whom you feel understood and able to be yourself.

It continues to inform the empathy, curiosity, and commitment I bring to my work today.

Alongside my clinical practice, I co-facilitate community spaces that support connection, self-awareness, and personal development.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, photography, writing, travelling, and exploring the many questions surrounding what it means to be human.

Taking the First Step

Finding the right therapist is an important part of the therapeutic process.

You might have questions about counselling, feel uncertain about whether it's right for you, or simply want to get a sense of who I am before making a commitment.

I offer a free 20-minute online consultation where we can have an initial conversation about what you're experiencing, what you're looking for, and whether working together feels right.

To arrange your free consultation, please use my online booking portal below. Simply select Private Practice Online, choose Free Consultation, and find a time that works for you.

https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/timgriffithstherapy

All free consultations take place online via Zoom.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Tim Griffiths

I have worked closely within the fields of men's work, embodiment, sacred sexuality, neo and traditional Tantra, and several other eastern traditions.

Please contact me about pricing for sessions.