You're not alone.
Every week, MEN-TALK.UK hosts a series of open door meetings for anyone who wants to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and discuss how their week has been — any troubles or frustrations that they feel they want to get off their chest. It is also an opportunity for everyone to listen to others, learn from their experiences and offer their own advice if they feel they want to.
Whatever brought you here today, we're glad you came — you don't need a crisis to walk through our door, just a cup of tea and an hour to spare.
Need help right now?
MEN-TALK.UK is about getting men to talk openly about everyday issues and pressures. This site is not an emergency contact centre. If you are in crisis or need to talk to professionals urgently, the Samaritans are available at the end of a phone. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You can also text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support by text, any time, day or night.
Call the Samaritans free, any time — or visit samaritans.org
Why MEN-TALK.UK exists
What is our mission?
I am determined to cut the stigma attached to men talking about their mental health, enabling men to understand and listen to others about their health too.
Who am I?
My name is Ryan Thompson. I am currently a personal trainer with an extensive background in social work following 14 years with several local authorities.
Why?
Personally, I've seen it from both sides, as a professional and patient. Mental health is raw, hidden and for many disguised by drink, drugs gambling or other reckless behaviours that are deemed destructive.
Life at MEN-TALK.UK
A few moments from our meetings, events and fundraisers.
News & milestones
Taking the Men-Talk message on track
Joe Bullen who proudly displays the men-talk.uk message at various tracks around the country during his racing in the very popular Time Attack events in his custom built mini.
Charity Football Match 2026
Join us at Sheppey United as MEN-TALK.UK take on Take The Corn in a charity football match raising awareness for men's mental health. Kick-off is at 7.45pm at Holm Park, Sheppey, ME12 3DB. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Come along, show your support and help us kick mental health stigma out of the park. Together, we can make a difference.
Family Festival
A day of fun for the whole family, raising awareness of men's mental health alongside food, music and activities for all ages.
A visit from our local heroes
Really good to see Sheppey Fire Service coming along to see what we do at Men-Talk.Uk and taking our leaflets to help spread the word about our groups. Mitch & Rowland were particularly excited to see the firemen and the fire engine. Cheers lads, keep up the good work by keeping us all safe.
Charity Football Match
Friends and supporters of Men-Talk.uk took part in another football match to further raise awareness of mens mental health. Thank you to the players, officials and Sheppey Utd for their pitch and facilities.
Men-Talk.uk is now a Community Interest Company
Men-Talk.uk is now a registered Community Interest Company. With our newly formed company, we have new opportunities to raise funds and improve mens mental health through counselling for free.
Charity Football Match
Friends and supporters of Men-Talk.uk took part in a football match to further raise awareness of mens mental health. Thank you to the players, officials and Sheppey Utd for their pitch and facilities.
24-hour boxing marathon
Men-talk.uk hosted a 24 hour boxing marathon at R-Gym in Sheerness to raise awareness of Mental Health. A huge thank you to all those who participated in this fun, but very tiring event!
Walk the Talk
Thank you to everyone for coming along to our Walk the Talk on the Isle of Sheppey. It was a fantastic turnout and we achieved everything we hoped we would. People were talking!
Sponsoring Sheppey United Under 11's
Men-Talk.UK are proud to sponsor Sheppey United under 11's football team to further raise awareness. Mental health is important in all ages.
HRH The Prince of Wales meets the Men-Talk group
During a tour of the Sports Centre on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall met with the Men-Talk group, who were given the opportunity to show ideas and plans for a small garden in Queenborough and a charity football match.
Our team
Ryan
Founder / Director & CBT Therapist
Rowland
Director & CBT Therapist
Keith
Director
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Come and say hello
Our regular sessions run on Monday and Friday evenings at 7pm. Other groups are available — contact us for more information.
Unit 14, Regis Industrial EstateDorset Road, Sheerness
Kent, ME12 1LY
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