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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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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
Getting to Know Me Wednesdays: Shadowing in The Malverns
This week in “Getting to Know Me Wednesdays,” I share my experience shadowing at Citizens Advice in The Malverns — a step forward in my journey of growth, community connection, and supporting others through safe, trusted spaces. Continue reading
Posted in Getting to Know Me
Tagged citizens advice malvern, community networking, counselling in worcestershire, counsellor in shropshire, counsellor journey, getting to know me wednesdays, gordon winters, hwcc herefordshire worcester chamber of commerce, learning by doing, local community support, mental health awareness, professional development, safe space counselling uk, safespace counselling, shadowing experience, the malverns area of outstanding natural beauty
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It’s Time to Pause: A Fresh, Flexible Approach for Stressed-Out Parents
Pressing pause isn’t selfish — it’s survival. Discover how a creative, quick-relief approach to counselling can help parents reclaim calm, one mini moment at a time. Continue reading
“Just Letting Off Steam?” – The Hidden Cost of Substance Use in Men’s Mental Health
Many men use alcohol or drugs to cope with stress, trauma, or emotional pain—but society often misreads this as antisocial behaviour or “boys being boys.” This post explores the silent mental health crisis behind substance use and why it’s time we started listening without judgement. Continue reading
Why I Took Control of My Own Health – and What That Journey Taught Me
A personal story of how a misdiagnosed ulcer, ignored symptoms, and a simple change in breakfast helped uncover hidden sugar intake, leading to a diabetes diagnosis — and a new way of living. Continue reading
Getting to Know Me: Why I’m Wild About Elephants (and All Animals)
In this personal post, I share my deep love of animals—from majestic wild cats to gentle elephants—and why animal connection plays a meaningful role in my wellbeing and outlook. Continue reading
The Parable of the Garden and the Keeper
A Story of Resilience for Those Living with Diabetes The Parable of the Garden and the Keeper Once, there was a man who inherited a garden.It wasn’t a garden he had chosen—it came unexpectedly, full of tangled weeds and unpredictable … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes & My Personal Journey
Tagged chronic illness management, compassionate health support, diabetes and personal growth, diabetes awareness, diabetes parable, diabetes support, gordon winters, healing through storytelling, living with diabetes, safe space counselling, self care and chronic illness, type 2 diabetes mindset
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