Six months after launching, MEN TALK TOO has already supported many men who were struggling in silence. Founder and lead counsellor John Creigan says the demand highlights an ongoing issue, that men are still far less likely than women to reach out for help.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, only 36% of NHS talking therapy referrals are for men, despite men accounting for three-quarters of UK suicides. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. Alongside this, recent surveys show that 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health, and millions of men across the UK report feeling lonely on a weekly, or even daily, basis.
“Many services and charities do incredible work with men in crisis, facing abuse, suicidal thoughts or severe mental health issues,” John explains. “But there are far fewer places for men who just need a professional to talk to before things reach that point. MEN TALK TOO was set up to change that. It’s an opportunity for men to speak openly, whatever they’re facing, and know they’ll be heard without judgment.”
Offering one-to-one counselling both in-person and online across the UK, MEN TALK TOO gives men the opportunity to seek support in a professional and confidential environment.
“From younger men struggling to find their place in the world, to adults managing depression, relationship issues or work pressures, MEN TALK TOO is here,” John adds. “However small someone thinks their problem is, it matters. Reaching out can feel difficult, but talking really can change the direction of someone’s life.”
Men who would like support can:
- Visit www.mentalktoo.uk
- Email [email protected]
- Call/Whatsapp 07410 040348
- Connect via Facebook @mentalktoo.uk
Six months in, MEN TALK TOO has already shown that men will reach out if the right space is there. The challenge now is making sure every man who needs support knows it exists, because sometimes the smallest conversation can be the one that changes everything.
For more information, press enquiries or interview requests about men’s mental health, please contact John at the details above.
Why This Story Matters
For many men, finding support doesn’t start with a social media post, it begins when they read about it in trusted news sources or see it on a flyer in their community. Research shows men are less likely to actively seek out mental health support online, but they are more likely to engage when services are discovered and presented to them in everyday, credible ways.
That’s why media coverage is so important. By sharing this story, you’re not just raising awareness, you’re directly reaching men who may never search for counselling on their own. Every article, every mention in print or online news, could be the moment a man realises there is a safe, confidential place for him to talk. Spreading the word doesn’t just inform, it has the power to change lives and, in some cases, save them.
About MEN TALK TOO
MEN TALK TOO is a UK-wide counselling service based in Brighton, offering confidential, one-to-one support for men online and in-person. It was founded in March 2025 to address the gap in services for men who may not be in crisis but still need professional support. The service offers a safe, confidential and non-judgmental setting for men to talk openly about whatever they are facing.
About John Creigan
John is the founder and lead counsellor of MEN TALK TOO. A qualified humanistic counsellor with years of experience supporting people through challenges such as depression, bereavement, anxiety, divorce and relationship concerns, John created MEN TALK TOO to provide men with a dedicated space to be heard and supported before problems reach crisis point.
