Men’s Space Counselling Service

16/03/2026

If you’re out and about tomorrow why not ensure you’re safe & in control.

Some Alcohol Harm Reduction Tips.

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15/03/2026

Don’t forget who got you to where you are today & it doesn’t have to matter how messy it may have been. You’re here & that’s an achievement.

If you’re struggling consider to help you work through the inevitably difficult early stages of changing something difficult.

Remember you’re experiencing the stress & pain anyway independent confidential support can help.

Bad 50 K 🔜Worse 100 K 🔜 Terrible 150 K 🔜 A bit better 200K 🔜 Pretty good 250 K 🔚

15/03/2026

Acknowledging today all the women whose love nurtures life.

May love and affection light your days,
May warmth fill your home,
And may those you nurture
always know the gift of your presence.

John O Donohue - To Bless The Space Between Us

Acknowledging today all the women whose love nurtures life.

May love and affection light your days,
May warmth fill your home,
And may those you nurture
always know the gift of your presence.

John O Donohue - To Bless The Space Between Us

14/03/2026

Check on your strong friends.
Check on your quiet friends.
Check on your 'happy" friends.
Check on your creative friends.
Check on each other.

Lauren Warren

If you’re worried about someone don’t leave it for others to check on them. Your concern may be enough to help them open up & consider accessing professional services including Men’s Space Counselling Service & Anam Cara Community Counselling CIC.

If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis contact OOH / GP Services, LifeLine or the Samaritans.

13/03/2026

We are grateful to all the men who access Men’s Space Counselling Service. Thank you for trusting us.

Men from all walks of life, all ages, with a range of personal; relationship & family; historical & current traumatic difficulties seek out therapy.

The service is provided on an individual confidential basis. It’s practical & male affirmative.

Don’t continue to suffer & don’t wait for a crisis to develop. Reach out for support.

To refer into any of our services -

📞0044 (0) 28 417 73227
📱0044 (0) 7801654185
📧 counsellor@anamcara-therapy.co.uk

Anam Cara Community Counselling CIC

12/03/2026

💔 Boys and men take 15-20 years on average to disclose sexual trauma.

Systematic review found masculine norms, shame, and fear of disbelief create unique barriers. Nearly two-thirds of men in some studies said shame prevented help-seeking.

Disclosure was less likely when the perpetrator was someone close. Betrayal and loyalty complicate help-seeking.

Services must adopt gender-sensitive, trauma-informed approaches. Screening protocols should explicitly include boys and men.

Trauma does not discriminate by gender. Our practices must reflect this reality.

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12/03/2026

A powerful interview highlighting the lasting impact on children from parental addiction, parents relationship & mental illness.

“I was a bit player in my parents’ drama, a parentified eldest daughter”.

First-time author Clíodhna O’Sullivan has written a romantasy novel, ‘Her Hidden Fire’ which has been chosen as a Good Morning America Bookclub pick for March 2026. She talked to Brendan about her father’s alcoholism, her mother’s mental health problems, the duties of the eldest daughter,...

11/03/2026

Dear Men,

A reminder there’s nothing weak about reaching out for , marriage & relationship, substance misuse, bereavement, or emotional dysregulation support.

Face to face, male affirmative practical counselling available from , Co Down.

09/03/2026

🚨News flash 🚨

Asking someone to calm down while experiencing or doesn’t work & never worked.

There are however a range of therapeutic techniques that when applied to daily living can help you to manage, reduce & eliminate symptoms.

09/03/2026

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Men’s Space Counselling Service supports men through the provision of professional counselling services that are male affirmative, practical & confidential.

The service supports men across the life span. From young adults age 16 to men into their 80's.

Men from across Down, Armagh, Louth & Monaghan access the service.

Face to face Counselling is available from Warrenpoint, Co Down. With remote counselling available for men across NI & ROI.

T: 00 44 (0)28 417 73227
M: 00 44 (0)7801654185

Anam Cara Community Counselling CIC