“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙩 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚: 𝘼 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮”

Hi everyone, I wanted to share something close to my heart — for anyone who might be struggling silently or unsure about therapy…

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙩 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚: 𝘼 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮”

There’s a quiet weight many people carry. It’s not always obvious to others — it shows up in the way you shut down after a tough day, how you brush off the “I’m fine” even when you're anything but, or in those long nights where your mind just won’t switch off.

For many, especially young men and men in general, the idea of talking to someone — really talking — feels impossible. Maybe you’ve grown up with the message that you have to “man up,” hold it in, be the strong one. Maybe you’ve watched others around you cope by bottling things up and pushing through.

But sometimes, pushing through becomes exhausting.

You might feel like you're stuck in the same thoughts, the same habits, the same emotions that sneak up when no one’s around. You might even feel shame for feeling this way in the first place — like you're supposed to have it all together. And reaching out for therapy? That might seem like admitting defeat.

But here’s the truth: coming to therapy isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. It’s knowing that something isn’t sitting right, and that you don’t have to face it alone anymore.

I’ve worked with many people, from all walks of life, and I know how much courage it takes to show up and speak your truth. Often, the hardest step is the first one — sending that message, making that appointment, or even just considering the idea that you’re allowed to look after your own needs.

Maybe you're worried about being judged or misunderstood. That fear is real. Especially if you've ever opened up in the past and were mocked, dismissed, or told to "get over it." I want you to know that therapy is the opposite of that.

In this space, you’re not going to be laughed at or told you’re being dramatic. You’ll be listened to, with warmth, understanding, and without judgment. You’ll be given space to figure things out at your own pace.

Sometimes people also worry about cost — and that’s completely understandable. Life is expensive, and it’s hard to prioritise your own well-being when everything else feels urgent. But here’s a gentle question: are you not worth looking after?

Therapy is an investment in yourself — not just in how you feel today, but in how you show up for yourself and others tomorrow. It’s not about being “fixed” because you’re not broken. It’s about being supported while you make sense of the parts of life that have felt too heavy for too long.

Real-life struggles don’t always come with big dramatic events. Sometimes it’s just the quiet ache of not feeling seen. The constant pressure to keep it together. The overwhelm that sneak in when no one’s watching.

And if that’s where you’re at — if you’re reading this and it’s resonating — then maybe this is your sign. Not to leap, but just to take a step. Even a small one.

Send that email. Book that first session. Or even just ask the question you’ve been afraid to say out loud. You don’t have to be ready to share everything. You just have to be open to starting.

I'm here, as a listening ear — someone who understands that it's not always easy to speak, and that silence can feel safer. But there is something better waiting for you on the other side of silence.

You deserve support. You deserve peace. You deserve to feel like you again.

Don’t be nervous to reach out. When you're ready, I’ll be here.

With warmth,

Anne

Contact me: Anne - 087 4055211

Feale Counselling Service