Are clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors overlooking the needs of their male clients?

Abstract

Around 75 per cent of suicides are male, yet men seek therapy less than women do. Is talking about feelings unappealing to men? Our interviews with 20 experienced therapists identified ways in which therapy might be made more male-friendly.

Counseling With Male Clients: The Case for Relational Resilience Approach

“… Liddon et al (2018) and Kung et al (2003) suggested that men do not seek counseling for emotional disturbances, which is a common presenting issue for women. Men are more likely to present to counseling with a solution-focused agenda, whereas women are more inclined toward emotional exploration ( Holloway et al, 2018 ; Liddon et al, 2018 ; Tamres et al, 2002 ). The conventional focus of counseling must be modified to meet men’s specific mental health needs.…”