Shortage of male therapists making young men reluctant to seek help, counsellor warns

Geoffrey McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer at Beacon of Light Counselling Centre and a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

A shortage of male therapists in Ireland is putting young men off going for help as they are reluctant to discuss some issues with women, a leading counsellor has warned.

Geoffrey McCarthy, a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and CEO at Beacon of Light Counselling, said men aged 18 to 35 often prefer talking about their mental health with male therapists.