Therapist

Adam Ryan

Counsellor

Person-Centred Counselling for Men | Outdoors, Nature-Based & Walk-and-Talk | Birmingham, Solihull & Online I offer men's counselling in Birmingham and Solihull, specialising in outdoor and walk-and-talk therapy with evening sessions available. The men I work with come for support with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, overwhelm, burnout, low self-esteem and the feeling of having lost connection with themselves. Many of those I support have spent years overthinking, pushing through or trying to cope alone. Sessions take place outdoors in Clowes Wood, on the outskirts of Birmingham and Solihull, as well as in Highbury Park in Kings Heath. I also offer remote nature-based sessions and traditional online sessions nationwide. - Counselling can feel incredibly daunting for men - when you've grown up with the message that feelings or asking for help are signs of weakness then of course the prospect of 50 minutes, in a room, with a stranger, feeling the weight of expectation to just 'let it all out' will feel intense. But take a moment to imagine: a walk through the woods, just talking. Talking about life, about the meaning of things, about meaningful things with somebody who seems to get it. With the support of nature and the freedom to move or sit as you please we can work to create a space in which you can talk about the difficult things you have avoided for months, years or maybe even decades. And as you do you notice that the process is lighter than you expected, and that it starts to feel like a burden has been lifted. Men I've worked with report a newfound sense of themselves as a whole person, an ability to navigate life on life's terms and a capacity to face difficulties with calm, dignity and openness. This is how I work. And experience tells me that for many men, this approach really works. - My practice is also neurodiversity friendly. Having lived experience of ADHD, I provide a low-pressure environment where you are welcome to be muddled, to move, or to drop the mask you carry in daily life. Whether you are navigating the specific challenges of neurodiversity or feel stuck in a cycle of shame and overwhelm, this is a space where you are understood without having to perform. - If you feel we might be a good fit, please get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory phone call. This is an opportunity for us to connect, discuss what you are looking for, and see how we might work together.

• Online sessions with a video link sent on booking
• Verified by Veyro's clinical team
• Offers a free 15-minute introductory consultation