The Men-Talk.uk Hub
Our home in Sheerness for weekly group sessions, counselling and community support.
Official opening
On Saturday 19th August 2023 we officially opened the Men-Talk.uk Hub.
Attendance for this proud moment was excellent, with several local counsellors and community members showing their face. There really was a buzz and element of excitement in the air.
The hub itself, as we planned, will be an environment where men-talk.uk holds its weekly group sessions. We have a counselling room, kitchen and comfortable spaces for talks, meets and plans to be made.
A pleasurable and rewarding journey
It'll take time to establish ourselves further but with the team we have it's going to be a pleasurable and rewarding journey. Currently we offer counselling via a male or female therapist, which can be at a reduced rate or free when funds are available.
Men-talk.uk and women-talk.uk groups help here too, so please check out social media / Facebook for updates and information. We will also be holding baby events to encourage people to engage, mainly men, with a view of raising further funds to continue supporting the local community's wellbeing.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this formal counselling?
No. None of our meetings have trained counsellors. Our meetings are about getting men to talk openly and privately which is akin to having a chat down the pub. Our meetings cannot and do not try to replace formal counselling with trained and qualified counsellors.
Are the meetings private?
Yes. All our meetings are completely private, under the Chatham House Rules principle — what is said in the room stays in the room. The only exception is if an attendee discloses that they are a danger to themselves or others, where we have a legal duty to inform the authorities.
I am nervous and don't like to meet new people
You are not the only one. Our host will welcome you and guide you through the meeting, at your own pace. You are not expected to talk — listening can help too.
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