Hi, I'm Ben.

I'm a men's coach, a dad of two daughters, and a man who's spent much of his life trying to understand who he really is.

My journey hasn't been straightforward. Far from it.

I've experienced childhood trauma, addiction, relationship breakdowns, infidelity, depression, shame and periods where I completely lost myself.

But those experiences, and the work I've done to understand them, are a huge part of why I'm passionate about helping other men today.

Because I know what it's like to live a life that looks good on the outside, while feeling completely disconnected on the inside.

My story: The experiences that shaped me

Growing up, I often felt misunderstood, unheard and like I didn't quite fit in.

I was excluded from secondary school, experienced significant family changes, and lost my uncle to suicide when I was young.

When I was 18, my father came out as gay. It was another major change in my understanding of family, relationships and identity, and something I had to process in my own way.

Looking back, I can see how these experiences shaped my beliefs about myself, my sense of belonging, my relationships and how I responded to the world around me.

At the time, I didn't have the emotional awareness or understanding to recognise what I was carrying.

And what we don't understand in ourselves often follows us into adulthood.

The man I became

As I got older, those unresolved experiences began showing up in different ways.

Alcohol, drugs, unhealthy relationships, infidelity, emotional reactions and years of not looking after myself physically or emotionally.

I made choices I'm not proud of. I hurt people I cared about, damaged relationships and carried guilt and shame that only added to the patterns I was already living.

There were periods of depression, darkness and feeling completely lost.

Yet on the outside, I was still functioning. Building a career, becoming a father, providing and getting on with life.

I was often living through coping mechanisms, old wounds and behaviours I didn't fully understand.

I spent years trying to escape how I felt, rather than understanding why I felt that way.

The turning point: Discovering who I really am

My journey into sobriety, self-development and deeper inner work changed the direction of my life.

Giving up alcohol was a huge part of that, but it was never just about stopping drinking.

It was about finally facing myself.

Exploring my childhood, my relationships, my emotional triggers, my need for validation, my fears and the patterns I'd carried for years.

A later ADHD diagnosis helped me understand another significant part of my life and why I'd struggled in ways I couldn't previously explain.

Through coaching, breathwork, reflection and ongoing personal development, I've begun to challenge the stories I've told myself and the expectations I've lived under.

I've learned that taking responsibility for my past doesn't mean allowing it to define my future.

And perhaps my biggest discovery has been that real growth isn't about becoming somebody else. It's about finding the courage to become authentically who you are.

I'm still doing that work. I'm still learning, being challenged and discovering more about myself.

But today, I approach life, fatherhood and relationships with greater honesty, awareness and intention.

Why I now work with men

Because I recognise so much of my own story in the men I speak to.

Men who are successful on paper but feel lost underneath.

Men carrying shame, guilt, anger, pressure or unresolved experiences they've never really spoken about.

Men navigating separation, fatherhood, difficult relationships, addiction, identity or simply questioning whether the life they're living is the one they genuinely want.

Men who've spent years being who they think they should be, without ever really discovering who they are.

I understand how difficult it can be to open up, especially when you've spent a lifetime learning to keep things to yourself.

And I know how powerful it can be when a man finally feels safe enough to be honest with himself.

My experience and approach

Alongside my personal journey, I've spent over 20 years working with young people, parents and families navigating trauma, neurodiversity, emotional difficulties and complex life circumstances.

I'm also trained in Expert Coaching, Positive Parenting and Alcohol Recovery.

Through 1:1 coaching, honest conversations and men's retreats, I bring together that professional experience and my own lived journey to help men:

• Understand the experiences, beliefs and patterns that have shaped them.

• Explore emotional triggers, shame, relationships and behaviours.

• Develop self-awareness, emotional regulation and healthier ways of responding.

• Reconnect with their values, identity and sense of purpose.

• Build the confidence to live more openly, honestly and authentically.

This isn't about fixing men or pretending I have all the answers.

It's about creating a space for genuine connection, self-discovery and meaningful change.

You don't have to keep living the same story.

Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn't have to define who you become.

You don't need to be at breaking point to start understanding yourself.

Sometimes the biggest shift begins with one honest conversation.

If something in my story resonates with you, I'd love to connect.

No judgement. No pressure. Just an opportunity to talk, be heard and explore what might be possible.

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