Being human is harder than it looks.
Most of us are navigating patterns we didn't choose: habits, reactions, ways of relating that made sense once and now just keep showing up.
The standard routes don't always help. Sometimes they make it worse.
This is a space for something different.
Who I am
I'm Skates. I've spent over twenty years working with people as a somatic practitioner, psychotherapist and facilitator. The thing that's stayed consistent across all of it is this: people don't need fixing. They need connection, honest reflection, and the space to figure things out without being managed.
I work predominantly with men, in groups and workshops, and through writing. The approach is simple: we bring what's real, we learn from each other, and nobody's the expert in the room.
I also offer mentoring, coaching, supervision and reflective practice sessions for men and women, couples, groups and organisations.
Ways in
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Workshops and groups
Periodic workshops, open to the public. Not therapy groups: spaces built around connection, drawing on men's experience.
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One to one, relational work and speaking
A limited waiting list for mentoring. Work with couples, families and organisations. Talks, teaching and facilitation.
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Get in touch
Email or phone. A short first message is plenty.
Being Human
My writing lives on Substack. New workshops are announced there first.
Read Being Human on Substack