Mike the Nerd Therapist

Men are in crisis

Men are in crisis. The statistics on male mental health were bad enough that my first response, upon learning about them, was to leave my career and started helping. I saw it as a call to action. I offer a challenge to men out there – seek help if you need it. Seek help beforeContinue reading “Men are in crisis”

How I got started as a counsellor

What a week! I went live on Monday, after spending the last week getting approval for my Counselling registration and Insurance. It’s been a heck of a journey to get this far! I also met with a supervisor this week and it was a wonderful and inspiring experience! But what I thought I’d do hereContinue reading “How I got started as a counsellor”

Here for all

Studying psychology and counselling is often seen by some as an invitation to share the frustration they have with their counsellor or psychologist, or therapists past. And that upset me a bit – I saw someone who reached out for help, but was connected with a therapist who couldn’t see past part of their life.Continue reading “Here for all”

Welcome to the start of my journey!

Hi readers, and welcome to the start of my journey as a professional counsellor. I mean, I’ve been in a school welfare & wellbeing role since February 2019, and it’s been a blast! I’m there now – and as someone who really wanted to work in schools, and youth mental health, it was a dreamContinue reading “Welcome to the start of my journey!”