This episode we invited the very lovely Debbie Rogers, from Sean's Place, into the Therapy Shed. Sean's Place is a charity based in the Sefton area of Liverpool, that aims to support and improve men's mental health across the Sefton and Liverpool city region. Debbie shares her personal journey about the loss of her brother to suicide, which motivated her to founder Sean's Place charity service. Very quickly Sean's Place became an invaluable support service for men of all age ranges, and by 2021 was awarded "Charity of the Year". Debbie shares the various reasons why men often access support, from acknowledging feeling lonely, experiencing suicidal thoughts or a lack of opportunity to socialise in a welcoming and relaxed environment. 

Sean's Place encourages positive discussions around mental health, in a non judgemental setting through a variety of practical and proactive support programmes, including Counselling, CBT therapy, Coffee and Connect Drop In groups, as well as Guitar sessions and Sean's Place Fishing Club! They support adult males, aged 18 plus.

To access Sean's Place you can complete a self-referral, via their website or in person at the centre. Alternatively, someone can refer on a person's behalf, providing the person has given consent for the referral.

Further information about all the services and support available at Sean's Place can be found at www.seansplace.org.uk

We also named the Therapy Shed gnome in this episode... If you know, you know! Hope you enjoy