INTRO  James Hawes is based in Nottingham, UK, and lives with his wife, sons, and dog.  he is an author, psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor. I work in private practice (Synergy Counselling) and in schools.  WHAT WE TALK ABOUT  James talked about the men who seek his help and support, and the kind of issues they bring to him. Why men find it harder to talk and ask for help How things have changed over the decades and how women have changed in their roles and their attitudes, becoming more empowered, and that men have found those charges difficult. We discuss Anger, which is often seen as a ‘bad emotion’  BIO James is an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. He specialises in working with boys and men in developing emotional fitness. He works in a busy private practice and school. He has authored ‘The Secret Lives of Men – Ten Keys to unlock the Mystery’ based on working with thousands of men individually and in groups. James trains therapists in working effectively with men and is an engaging and passionate speaker. For the past 20 years James has created anger awareness groups for men called ‘SHOUT’, developed ‘Circles of Men, and ‘CONTACT’ which is a rite of passage programme for boys. He facilitates workshops and retreats for men on issues such as anger, shame, intimacy, and emotional fitness. James has been part of a Men’s group for the past 20 years and lives in Nottingham with his family.  CONTACT DETAILS / LINKS  Website - https://synergycounselling.com Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-hawes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/synergycounsellinguk Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamesrhawes The Secret Lives of Men by James Hawes which I can thoroughly recommend  - Amazon Link to Book    ABOUT WENDY CAPEWELL Wendy is a Psychotherapist and Counsellor,  living in Hampshire, helping and supporting individuals and couples who are struggling, feeling lost, or helpless. Who needs a safe space to be heard without judgment? She understands how frightening and lonely it can be out there, as she’s been there herself.  Connect with Wendy Here......  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Copewelltherapies Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendycapewell/ YouTube Channel -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUovcqsmI_c3rQ5oGUbiZtA Website - https://www.wendycapewell.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wendycapewell/ Book –‘From Surviving to Thriving in a Romantic Relationship’- Link to Amazon Email – [email protected] Sign up for my Newsletter -  http://bit.ly/2RpjY8g If you have enjoyed this show then please leave a review.