Thinking about separation
If you're unsure whether to stay or leave, counselling offers time to explore the uncertainty without someone deciding for you.
MEN TALK TOO · RELATIONSHIPS & DIVORCE
Relationship & divorce counselling for men.
Whether you're trying to understand what's happening in a relationship, facing separation or adjusting to life after divorce, you can have time to talk it through without being pushed towards a particular decision.
Explore how counselling worksBrighton & HoveIn person near Preston ParkOnline across the UKSessions via Google Meet£65 · 50 minutesFree 15-minute introductory call
Relationships and uncertainty
When something between you feels different.
You don't have to be at the point of separation for a relationship to be taking up a lot of your thoughts. Perhaps conversations keep ending in the same place, there's more distance than there used to be, or you're unsure how to talk about something without it becoming an argument.
You may be questioning what you want, what your partner wants or whether things can change. Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing how to put what you're experiencing into words.
Individual relationship counselling gives you time to explore your own experience of the relationship. It isn't about deciding who's right or wrong, and it doesn't require your partner to attend.
What you might recognise
How relationship difficulties can affect everyday life.
These experiences can take different forms. Some may feel familiar; others may not reflect your situation at all.
Going over conversations and wondering what you could have said differently
Feeling distant from your partner or unsure how to reconnect
Avoiding difficult conversations because you worry about the outcome
Finding disagreements increasingly difficult to manage
Questioning whether to stay, separate or try something different
Trying to balance relationship decisions with children, family or work
You may still be managing everything else in your life while finding that thoughts about the relationship follow you through the day. Having somewhere separate from those conversations can give you an opportunity to consider what's happening for you.
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When a relationship is ending, or has already ended.
Separation and divorce can involve much more than making practical arrangements. There may be questions about what happened, how things reached this point and what life will look like afterwards. Even when ending a relationship feels like the right decision, the experience can be complicated.
Living through divorce
There may be difficult conversations, changes at home, arrangements involving children and decisions that have lasting consequences.
Adjusting to what comes next
After a breakup or divorce, questions about identity, relationships, parenting and the future may take time to understand.
I offer counselling for the emotional and personal experience of separation and divorce, rather than legal advice or mediation.
How I work
Counselling that begins with your experience.
I'm John Creigan, founder of MEN TALK TOO and a humanistic integrative counsellor. My approach is conversational and relational. We can explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that matter to you, including parts of a relationship you may find difficult to discuss with friends or family.
I'm not here to tell you to stay, leave, forgive or move on. We can look at what has happened, how you understand it, what patterns you notice and what matters to you as you consider your choices.
For some people, the work centres on communication and understanding their part in a relationship. For others, it involves loss, anger, uncertainty, co-parenting or the experience of beginning again. There is no set conclusion you're expected to reach.
Sessions with MEN TALK TOO
Individual counselling in Brighton & Hove and online.
I work one-to-one with adult men experiencing relationship difficulties, separation and divorce. You can attend in person in Brighton & Hove or online from elsewhere in the UK.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65. A free 15-minute introductory call is available if you'd like to ask a question before arranging a session.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about relationship and divorce counselling.
Can I come to relationship counselling on my own?
Yes. MEN TALK TOO offers individual counselling for men. Your partner doesn't need to attend. We focus on your experience of the relationship and whatever you'd like to explore.
Can counselling help me decide whether to stay or leave?
Counselling can give you time to explore the relationship, your feelings and the questions you're facing. I won't make the decision for you or push you towards a particular outcome.
Do you offer counselling for men going through divorce?
Yes. I work with men who are considering divorce, going through separation or adjusting to life after a marriage or relationship has ended. This is emotional support, not legal advice.
Can we talk about co-parenting after separation?
Yes. If parenting arrangements, communication with an ex-partner or changes in family life are affecting you, those experiences can be part of our work together.
Is this couples counselling?
No. These are one-to-one sessions for men. If you're looking for counselling that involves both partners, a couples counsellor would be more appropriate.
Can I have divorce counselling online?
Yes. I offer online counselling for men across the UK through Google Meet, alongside in-person appointments in Brighton & Hove.
How much are sessions?
Each individual session lasts 50 minutes and costs £65. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call.
Contact MEN TALK TOO
Get in touch.
If you'd like to ask about relationship or divorce counselling, how I work or current availability, you can send me a message using the form below. I'll reply as soon as I can.
You can also read more about me and MEN TALK TOO.
