When He Pulls Away: A Guide for Partners of Struggling Men
13 January 2026
Why do men pull away when they face mental health challenges? We go over why in this guide for partners of struggling men.
Many men carry stress, responsibility, and emotion quietly. Counselling for men at The Shop is designed to feel natural and conversational, making it easier to talk through what’s actually going on beneath the surface.
Sessions focus on practical insight, emotional awareness, and problem-solving that fits your life. There is no script to follow and no requirement to share more than what you’re ready for.
Over time, men’s mental health counselling can help improve communication, decision-making, relationships, and your ability to handle challenges with clarity and confidence.
Counselling for men offers a space designed around the unique pressures men face—expectations to stay strong, not show emotion, keep everything together, or handle stress alone. It’s for those experiencing anger, numbness, burnout, relationship strain, or feeling disconnected from themselves or the people they care about. Therapy can help men open up at their own pace, understand their emotions, and develop skills that feel practical and grounded. The desired outcome is feeling more balanced, more understood, and more confident in handling what life brings.
Why do men pull away when they face mental health challenges? We go over why in this guide for partners of struggling men.
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