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Yearly Archives: 2025
Understanding Masculinity, Dysphoria, and Belonging in a Complex World
A compassionate reflection on masculinity, gender dysphoria, and belonging, inspired by the words of a 16-year-old trans boy. This article explores how rigid stereotypes harm young people and why understanding, not erasure, is the path forward. Continue reading
Social media, “acquired ADHD” and young people: what parents need to know
Recently, a UK children’s consultant, Dr Sanjiv Nichani, has raised concerns that some young people are developing attention and behaviour problems that may be linked to heavy smartphone and tablet use, rather than to lifelong ADHD alone. He has described … Continue reading
Posted in Support for Stressed Out Paren, Teen Loneliness & Mental Health
Tagged acquired ADHD, adolescent attention difficulties, digital wellbeing for young people, online counselling for teenagers, parenting screen time, SafeSpaceCounselling, screen time and attention, social media and ADHD, social media anxiety teens, teen focus problems, teen loneliness, teenagers and smartphones, young people mental health
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Not Meant to Be Alone
Loneliness is one of the quietest struggles men face. This project supports men aged 18–35 who feel left behind, helping them move from isolation to real connection. Continue reading
Posted in Loneliness in Older People, Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Teen Loneliness & Mental Health
Tagged dating rejection men, LGBTQ+ men counselling, lonely men counselling, male isolation support, men 18–35 mental health, men’s loneliness, online counselling for men, SafeSpaceCounselling
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The High Street of the Human Heart
In a world where everything arrives at our doorstep, we risk losing the connections that keep us human. As Christmas approaches, this article explores how convenience is replacing community and how we can slow down, reach out, and reconnect with older people who need us more than we realise. Continue reading
Posted in Loneliness in Older People
Tagged Alan Watts, anxiety specialist, belonging, Bridging the Gap, Christmas loneliness, community connection, family connection, gordonwinters, high street decline, loneliness in older people, mental health, purpose, Robert Herdman, SafeSpaceCounselling, social isolation
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A Heartfelt Thank You and My Journey So Far
A heartfelt thank you to my supporters and an honest look at the journey that led me to create Safespace Counselling, shaped by community, connection and the growing mental health needs of today. Continue reading
Posted in Getting to Know Me
Tagged Alan Watts philosophy, anxiety support, citizens advice volunteer, community support, counselling Shropshire, counselling Worcestershire, counsellor story, digital loneliness, getting to know me, gordonwinters, men’s mental health, mental health journey, personal development, Robert Herdman anxiety insights, SafeSpaceCounselling, scouts volunteer, teen mental health
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Stronger Together: Honouring Remembrance by Looking After the Men Still With Us
Remembrance invites reflection — not only for those we lost, but for the living men who carry invisible wounds. Today’s post explores how remembrance and compassion can become practical acts of support for men facing loneliness, trauma, or thoughts of suicide. Continue reading
Posted in Getting to Know Me, Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Tagged anxiety in men, community support, counselling for men, depression in men, DM PAUSE, gordon winters, grief and loss, healing after war, invisible wounds, male loneliness, men talking therapy, men’s emotional wellbeing, men’s mental health, men’s support UK, mental health awareness, mindfulness for men, post-traumatic stress, remembrance sunday, safe space counselling, Shropshire counselling, stronger together, Suicide Prevention, veterans mental health, Worcestershire counselling
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You Deserve Understanding: LGBTQ+ and Ladyboy Counselling in Thailand
Find calm and clarity with SafeSpace Counselling — compassionate online support for ladyboys and LGBTQ+ people in Thailand and beyond. Continue reading
Posted in Expats, Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Thialand LGBTQ+
Tagged affordableCounselling, clarityCall, genderIdentitySupport, gordonwinters, internationalCounselling, ladyboySupport, LGBTQThailand, LGBTQWellbeing, mentalHealthThailand, onlineTherapyThailand, SafeSpaceCounselling, safeSpaceTherapy
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“Men’s Mental Health Matters: How to Build Resilience and Find Support”
Men’s mental health often goes unseen, yet stress, anxiety, and depression affect countless lives every day. Discover practical strategies to cope, nurture resilience, and build connection—and remember, you don’t have to face it alone. Continue reading
The Alarming Truth About Men’s Mental Health in Construction
Every day, two construction workers in the UK take their own lives. This article explores the alarming statistics, causes, and how we can support men in crisis — before it’s too late. Continue reading
