When the way you learned to cope starts to cost you
Weekly psychotherapy for men, athletes and high performers, in Falmouth, Cornwall and online across the UK.
Carl Stephens, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist
They are often not looking to be fixed, analysed, or told what to do. What they do want is space, space to think, to understand themselves more clearly, and to move beyond patterns that no longer serve them.
Psychotherapy offers that space.
Drawing on Transactional Analysis, I work relationally and adult to adult, recognising that many of the ways we learn to cope, whether through self reliance, emotional withdrawal, overachievement, or always appearing strong, were once creative adaptations to difficult or painful experiences. Together, we explore how these patterns may once have protected you and how they may now be limiting choice, intimacy, or fulfilment in the present.
I offer weekly psychotherapy because meaningful and lasting change develops through consistency, relationship, and regular reflection. The work is steady, respectful, and collaborative. It supports you to remain fundamentally yourself whilst loosening the patterns that keep you stuck, deepening your relationships, and expanding choice in how you live.
Sessions are weekly, 50 minutes, £70, in Falmouth or online. I currently have space for new clients.
Relational Transactional Analysis in Falmouth and online
I work primarily with men and high performers who value independence, responsibility, and self reliance, yet find themselves feeling stuck, constrained, or at a turning point in their lives.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and thoughtful on the outside. They may be successful in their work, committed in their relationships, or accustomed to carrying responsibility for others. Yet beneath this, they can find themselves struggling with anxiety, anger, disconnection, burnout, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something is no longer working.
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
Rumi
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Psychotherapy for Men in Falmouth, Cornwall & Online Across the UK
I offer weekly psychotherapy for men experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, identity concerns and the pressures of modern life.
Working with a therapist who understands men’s experience gives you a space to think clearly, make sense of longstanding patterns, and find more freedom in how you live and relate. The work is grounded in respect for the ways men learn to adapt, cope and survive.
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Psychotherapy for Athletes in Falmouth, Cornwall and UK
Drawing on my background in rugby, clinical training, and lived experience of career ending injury, I provide specialist psychotherapy for athletes, former athletes, and high performance individuals.
I support people navigating injury, retirement from sport, performance pressure, concussion or brain injury, identity disruption, and major life transitions.
Sport can provide purpose, structure, and identity. When performance is interrupted or comes to an end, it can leave people feeling lost, disconnected, or uncertain about who they are beyond their role.
Psychotherapy offers a space to think openly about these experiences and develop new ways of relating to yourself, others, and life beyond performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Individual sessions are 50 minutes and cost £70. Concessions are available for trainee therapists and refugees. Sessions are weekly, so that the work has continuity.
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The first session is a chance for us to explore what has brought you to therapy, talk about what you hope for from the work, and consider whether we feel like a good fit. There is no expectation that you commit to ongoing therapy at this stage.
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No. Many people feel uncertain about therapy when they first make contact. There is no expectation that you know exactly what to say or have everything worked out before we begin.
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Both are available. I see people in person at The Wellness Hub in Falmouth, Cornwall, and online across the UK.
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Use the contact form below or email carl@innerwarriortherapy.co.uk to arrange a 30 minute consultation.
Remote or Face-to-Face Therapy in Falmouth, Cornwall and UK
I offer in-person psychotherapy at The Wellness Hub in Falmouth, Cornwall, a professional, private, and supportive space for your therapeutic work.
For clients across the UK, I provide online therapy, giving you flexible, consistent access to specialist support wherever you are. Whether you’re seeking a male psychotherapist or sports-focused therapy, remote sessions allow you to work with me on your terms.