Baby Loss Counselling for Men: Finding Strength in Speaking Out
When a baby is lost, the world often looks to the mother. Friends and family rally round, checking in, offering comfort. But for many men, their grief is quietly overlooked. They’re expected to be the strong one, the practical one, the person holding it all together. Inside, though, the pain can be just as sharp, just as lasting.
For some men, the loss happened recently. For others, it may have been years, even decades ago. Time passes, but the grief doesn’t always fade. Instead, it can sit silently in the background, affecting mood, relationships, sleep, and even physical health. Baby loss counselling can offer men a safe space to work through those feelings without judgement.
Why Men Struggle to Talk About Baby Loss
Many men feel:
They need to be “strong” for their partner or family
Talking about loss might make them appear weak
Their grief isn’t as valid or important as their partner’s
Therapy isn’t for them
This silence often means men carry their grief in isolation. That can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, or shutting down emotionally. Baby loss counselling gives men a place to process their pain and find healthier ways to cope.
How Counselling Helps
Counselling for baby loss isn’t about re-living the trauma. It’s about:
Acknowledging your grief as a father
Understanding that it’s okay to still be hurting, no matter how much time has passed
Learning tools to manage difficult emotions like guilt, sadness, or anger
Finding peace and building strength to move forward
Different approaches, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), can also help men process unresolved trauma around loss.
Baby Loss Counselling in Cornwall and Online
I work with men who are struggling after baby loss, whether it happened recently or many years ago. Some of my clients are dads who never spoke about their loss. Others are men who want to understand why the grief still feels heavy. Every story is unique, but what they all share is this: counselling helps them realise they don’t have to carry it alone.
I offer:
Face-to-face sessions in Helston, Cornwall
Online counselling across the UK
Final Thoughts
Baby loss is one of the most painful experiences a man can go through, yet it’s rarely spoken about. Reaching out for help doesn’t make you weak......it shows courage. By taking that step, you give yourself the chance to heal, to make sense of your grief, and to find strength in moving forward.
Send me a message if you’re ready to talk, or even if you’re just thinking about it. That first step might feel big, but it could be the start of something better.
🔹 Face to face sessions in Helston, Cornwall
🔹 Online therapy available UK wide
Lee: Men’s Counsellor: Baby Loss : Anxiety : Depression
📞 Call or text: 07873 665713
📧 Email: leemartincounselling@gmail.com