What is taking up space?
We can explore where the pressure is coming from and what particular thoughts or situations mean to you.
MEN TALK TOO · STRESS & OVERTHINKING
Stress & overthinking counselling for men.
When your mind won't switch off, even after the day is over. Counselling offers time to explore what's taking up so much space in your head, without having to arrive with an answer.
Explore how counselling worksBrighton & HoveIn person near Preston ParkOnline across the UKSessions via Google Meet£65 · 50 minutesFree 15-minute introductory call
Understanding the experience
When the day ends and your thoughts carry on.
Work finishes, you get home, and your mind is still running through everything that happened. A conversation from earlier keeps coming back. You're thinking about tomorrow, wondering whether you made the right decision or trying to work out what needs doing next.
Sometimes there is an obvious source of pressure. At other times, it's harder to put your finger on. You may have time to rest and still find it difficult to settle, or notice that things you once enjoyed have started to feel like another demand on your attention.
Stress and overthinking aren't quite the same thing, although they can overlap. Stress may affect your sleep, mood, relationships and concentration. Overthinking can involve revisiting something repeatedly or trying to anticipate every possible outcome. Neither needs to reach a crisis before it's worth talking about.
Signs and patterns
What stress and overthinking can look like.
There isn't one way this shows up. You might recognise some of these experiences, or find that yours is different.
Replaying conversations or questioning decisions long after they've been made
Lying awake thinking about work, money, family or responsibilities
Finding it hard to relax, even when nothing urgent needs doing
Feeling mentally tired, distracted or more irritable than usual
Withdrawing from people or finding everyday conversations harder
Keeping busy or distracted to avoid time with your thoughts
From the outside, life may appear to be carrying on as usual. That doesn't necessarily tell the whole story of how much effort it takes to keep up with everything.
How counselling can help01 / Understanding 02 / Noticing 03 / Perspective
Making sense of the pressure, rather than adding another task.
My approach is humanistic and relational. Rather than giving you a set of techniques to follow, we'll pay attention to your experience, the pressures around you and the patterns that may have developed over time.
What keeps repeating?
Looking at familiar reactions and expectations can help you recognise patterns that have become part of everyday life.
What matters to you?
Time to reflect may open up different ways of understanding a situation, making decisions or relating to other people.
You won't be expected to know exactly what to say. I won't tell you how you should feel or promise that every worry will disappear. We start with what's on your mind and work from there.
Sessions with MEN TALK TOO
Counselling in Brighton & Hove and online across the UK.
I offer one-to-one counselling for adult men in Brighton & Hove, with online appointments available across the UK. Some people come with a particular situation they want to explore. Others value having a regular hour to think through several things happening in their lives.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call if you'd like to ask a question before arranging a session.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about stress and overthinking counselling.
Can counselling help if I can't stop overthinking?
Counselling can offer a place to explore thoughts you keep returning to and what may be happening around them. Rather than trying to force thoughts away, we can consider their meaning, the feelings connected to them and how they affect your life. Outcomes vary from person to person.
Do I need to know what is causing my stress?
No. You might already have a clear idea, or you may simply notice that you feel under pressure. We can begin with what you're experiencing now and take time to understand it together.
Is overthinking the same as anxiety?
Not necessarily. Repetitive thinking can occur alongside anxiety, stress or other experiences. You don't need to identify a particular condition before coming to counselling.
Will you give me techniques to stop worrying?
My work is humanistic rather than a structured CBT programme. I focus on understanding your experience through conversation, exploring patterns and making space for reflection. If you're looking specifically for a technique-led approach, we can discuss that before beginning.
Can I have sessions online if I don't live in Brighton?
Yes. I offer online counselling for men across the UK via Google Meet, as well as in-person sessions in Brighton & Hove.
How much does counselling cost?
Individual sessions cost £65 for 50 minutes. A free 15-minute introductory call is available if you'd like to ask questions first.
Contact MEN TALK TOO
Get in touch.
If you'd like to ask about stress and overthinking counselling, availability or how I work, 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.
