Father's Mental Health

Becoming a father brings enormous changes, to your relationship, your role, your identity and often your work-life balance. Research shows that fathers experience hormonal changes during and after their partner's pregnancy, particularly drops in testosterone. The pressure to be the provider, supporter and "strong one" can leave little room to acknowledge your own struggles.

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If your partner is experiencing postnatal depression, you're at higher risk of developing it yourself. The symptoms in men often look different, anger, irritability, withdrawal or increased alcohol use rather than tearfulness. Many fathers describe feeling on the outside, disconnected from their partner and baby, or exhausted from trying to keep everything together while their own mental health deteriorates.

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You may also be carrying trauma from the birth itself, witnessing your partner or baby in distress, fearing for their safety, or feeling powerless during medical emergencies. These experiences can have lasting impact and deserve attention.

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Through therapy, we can create space to talk about what you're experiencing. This isn't about being weak or failing as a father - it's about getting support during one of life's biggest transitions. I have experience working with men across different settings and understand how difficult it can be to ask for help.

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How long is a session: 

Sessions are typically 50 minutes

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Investment:

Session are priced at £80

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Location:

I am located at the D-Lab, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire or online