Men Connect – Hackney · A men’s group near Old Street
A room where men can put things down.
The same men, week after week, saying the things that don’t get said anywhere else.
Men Connect is a reflective, therapist-led group for men: a safe, non-clinical space to explore identity, relationships and purpose with honesty. Six to ten men meet at the same time every week for ninety minutes, with psychotherapist Joseph Madden.
It isn’t about fixing problems. It’s about understanding yourself more clearly, connecting with other men, and no longer carrying things on your own.
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Monday evenings, from January.
Six to ten men.
Leonard House, Old Street.
£160 a month, with concessions.
Questions
Do I need to have had therapy before?
No. Many men in the group have never seen a therapist. The free call beforehand is there so you can ask anything and get a feel for whether the group suits you.
Do I have to talk in the first session?
No. You can listen until you are ready. Most men find they want to speak sooner than they expected, but nobody is put on the spot.
Is it confidential?
Yes. The group agrees together that what is said in the room stays in the room. As in all therapy, the only exception is a serious risk of harm.
How is a group different from individual therapy?
In a group you hear how other men handle the same struggles and you see how you come across to others, in real time. Some men use the group on its own; others combine it with individual sessions.
How much does the men’s group cost?
£160 a month for weekly Monday evening sessions. A few reduced-fee places are available; mention it when you get in touch.
Men Connect also meets in Peckham: menconnect.co.uk
Register your interest
Join the room.
From January. Leave your details for a free call, and an invitation to the taster evenings.