I had the chance to ask Adam Deacon a question about men’s mental health — and his response was powerful, honest, and needed.
Adam has been open about his journey, his struggles, and the challenges many men face when it comes to speaking up. Hearing him share his message wasn’t just inspiring — it was a reminder that no matter who you are or where you come from, we all have battles no one sees.
Too many men grow up believing they have to stay silent.
Hold it in.
Deal with life alone.
Be strong.
Never break.
But strength isn’t silence.
Strength is honesty.
Strength is saying, “I’m not okay,” and letting someone meet you there.
If you’re a man reading this — or you care about one — remember:
🖤 Asking for help is not weakness.
🖤 Opening up doesn’t make you less of a man.
🖤 Your story matters.
🖤 You deserve support, connection, and space to be real.
Thank you to Adam for using his voice and platform to remind us that change starts with conversation.
Let’s keep talking.
Let’s keep showing up.
Let’s keep breaking the silence — together.
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Tag someone who needs to hear this.
#AdamDeacon #InternationalMensDay #MensMentalHealth #MenTalkToo #YouAreNotAlone #BreakTheStigma #HealingForMen #A2BTherapy
This wasn’t planned… but it was necessary.
Me and DJ AG ended up talking about something a lot of men avoid — mental health. I was nervous as hell!
Too many of us were raised to stay silent, stay strong, and deal with everything on our own.
But silence can become a weight.
A mask.
A prison.
The truth is:
👉 Talking doesn’t make you weak.
👉 Vulnerability isn’t dangerous.
👉 Asking for help is strength.
And especially in our communities, we need more spaces where men can be real — without judgement, ego, or shame.
If you’re a man reading this:
You matter.
Your mental health matters.
And you don’t have to carry everything alone.
Share this with a brother who needs it today. 🖤
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#InternationalMensDay #MensMentalHealth #RealTalk #MenTalkToo #BlackMenHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #A2BTherapy #DJAG
I created A2BTherapy Cic because I know what it’s like to struggle, and I also know the power of being truly heard. Communication is key
Therapy changed my life — not because it gave me all the answers, but because it gave me space to be real, to explore, and to heal without judgment.
Now, I offer that same space to others. Whether you’re carrying trauma, stress, relationship pain, or just feeling lost… you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Let’s walk it together — from where you are now, to where you want to be.
One step at a time. I also do podcasting and a radio show please follow the journey
🗣️ In-person & online sessions phone sessions
📍 Based in Nottingham
📩 DM or email to book
#A2BTherapy #MentalHealthSupport #TherapyForMen #NottinghamTherapist #TogetherWeCanChangeTheWorld
After a long journey of writing, reflecting, doubting, rewriting, and believing… they finally arrived. 📚
Together We Can Make a Difference is more than a book to me.
It’s a conversation about vulnerability, healing, growth, communication, and learning that none of us are meant to do life completely alone.
This book was created to help people reflect, open up, and feel seen.
Especially those who struggle silently.
Seeing these printed for the first time feels surreal.
Thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in the message. This is only the beginning ❤️
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
#MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Therapy #Healing #SelfGrowth Counselling Psychotherapy TogetherWeCanMakeADifference Author MentalHealthAwareness Vulnerability Growth Reflection A2BTherapy
What advice would you give to young people in the same situation?
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If you’re interested in exploring how individuals can overcome adversity, navigate career changes, or are interested in the importance of vulnerability and emotional support, the latest episode of A Bunch of Therapists is for you.
The conversation with Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist Anthony Bedward discusses undiagnosed dyslexia, overcoming adversity, football, youth work, vulnerability, and supporting survivors of sexual abuse.
Listen to the full episode now.
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#Adversity #CareerChange #Vulnerability #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney
This clip and episode discuss sexual abuse.
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#TraumaSurvivors #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney #SupportSurvivors
What advice would you give to someone who doesn't see the value of therapy?
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#MentalHealth #TherapyBenefits #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney #SelfCare
The latest episode of A Bunch of Therapists is now live.
This week's guest is Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist Anthony Bedward @a2btherapy
Once a promising footballer, Anthony’s journey took a dramatic turn after injury forced him to leave the sport behind. Facing undiagnosed dyslexia and leaving school unable to read or write, he went on to build a career as a youth worker and mentor before finding his calling in therapy. Anthony shares the emotional and financial challenges of training as a counsellor, the struggle with vulnerability - especially for young Black men - and his dedication to supporting survivors of sexual abuse and promoting emotional literacy.
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#MentalHealth #MaleVulnerability #Dyslexia #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney
Do you find it easy to be vulnerable?
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#MentalHealth #MaleVulnerability #TherapyPodcast #MensHealthMatters #MentalHealthJourney
What are you good at?
This episode is sponsored by @theawarenesscentre
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#SelfWorth #Confidence #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney #PersonalGrowth
Have you ever felt like you had to mask?
This episode is sponsored by @TheAwarenessCentre .
🎬 The Footballer Who Became a Therapist | Anthony Bedward
🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube.
🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday.
🔗
📌 A Bunch of Therapists Podcast goes behind the doors of the therapy room, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience - from both sides of the couch. Follow the podcast by searching 'A Bunch of Therapists' wherever you get your podcasts from and watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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#Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthJourney #Masking
