Men’s Counselling in Birmingham, Lichfield and Online

Trusted Space Therapy offers counselling for men who are navigating recovery, work-related stress, burnout, anxiety, depression or life changes.

Based in Birmingham/Wednesbury and Lichfield, with online counselling available across the UK, Mark Bishop BA (Hons), MBACP offers a professional, confidential space to talk openly and begin making sense of what you are carrying.

Book an initial call How counselling can help

For Men

Tailored counselling support for the challenges men may find difficult to speak about.

Recovery Focused

Experienced in addiction recovery, life after sobriety and relapse prevention.

Work & Stress

Support for burnout, pressure, overwhelm, anxiety and work-related stress.

Online & In Person

Sessions in Birmingham/Wednesbury, Lichfield and online across the UK.

BACP registered counsellor · Free 20-minute initial call · Online and in-person sessions

Support when life feels hard to carry

Sometimes men reach a point where they are functioning on the outside, but struggling underneath. You may be in a demanding job, supporting others, rebuilding life after addiction. Or simply trying to keep going, while hiding feeling anxious, disconnected, exhausted or unsure where to turn.

Trusted Space Therapy offers counselling for men in Birmingham/Wednesbury, Lichfield and online. I have particular experience supporting men in addiction recovery and adults experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and life changes.

Counselling gives you time to pause, talk honestly, and work through what is happening without judgement. Although this website speaks mainly to men, I also welcome adults of all genders who feel my approach may be the right fit for them.

Men in Recovery

Men’s counselling for anyone who is sober or stabilised in recovery, but still feel weighed down by shame, anxiety, guilt, relationship difficulties or the fear of repeating old patterns.

Men in Education

Counselling for teachers, education management, education staff and men working in schools, colleges, universities, charities or community settings who are experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety or depression.

Stress, Burnout and Anxiety

Counselling can also support adults with issues such as grief, low self-esteem, anger, relationship difficulties, life transitions, work-related stress, anxiety and depression.

Counselling that starts with trust

The relationship between you and your counsellor matters. I work in a relational, integrative and humanistic way, which means counselling is shaped around you, while remaining grounded in professional training, ethical practice and current counselling knowledge.

Sessions offer space to explore what has happened, how it is affecting you now, and what might help you move forward with more self-understanding, steadiness and choice.

Mark Bishop BA (Hons), MBACP
BACP registered counsellor
Integrative and person-centred approach
Experience in addiction recovery support
20 years’ lived experience in education and community work
Enhanced DBS and professional indemnity insurance

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Initial Call

Taking the first step can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to managing things on your own.

A free 20-minute initial call gives you the chance to ask questions, talk briefly about what you are looking for, and decide whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.

You do not need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.

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About Mark Bishop

Mark Bishop BA (Hons), MBACP is a BACP registered counsellor offering men’s counselling in Birmingham/Wednesbury, Lichfield and online.

Before working as a counsellor, I spent 20 years in education, youth and community settings, including statutory, private and charity organisations. This background shapes the way I work, particularly my understanding of responsibility, pressure, relationships and the emotional demands of supporting others.

I also have experience supporting adults recovering from alcohol and drug addiction in specialist recovery services, as well as working with men facing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression and life changes.

My approach is warm, professional and non-judgemental. I work with empathy, honesty and respect, helping clients explore what they are experiencing at a pace that feels manageable.

About Mark

Get in touch

When you feel ready, you can use the contact form to ask a question or arrange a free 20-minute initial call.

There is no pressure to have everything worked out before getting in touch. The first step can simply be a conversation.

What happens next

After you send a message:

I aim to respond to enquiries within 1 working day.
If it feels helpful, we can arrange a free 20-minute initial call.
The call is simply a chance for us to talk briefly about what you are looking for and whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.
After that, you are welcome to take your time. There is no pressure to book a first session or make a decision straight away.