James Hawes

Author | Speaker | Coach | Psychotherapist | Supervisor | Trainer

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

About

Experienced counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with men and boys in developing emotional fitness and anger management. James is the author of 'The Secret lives of Men - ten keys to unlock the mystery’, a dynamic speaker, workshop facilitator and clinical supervisor.

Experience

  • Owner at Synergy Counselling
    Jan 2004 - Present · 22 yrs 6 mos

    BACP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist Emotional intelligence consultant Specialist in working with men and masculinity issues Anger management facilitator Provides workshops on emotional fitness, relational communication, midlife passages, transitions and bodywork School Counsellor & Anger management consultant Trainer - These are some of the courses I teach - Anger management for children and young people | Working with challenging boys - an emphatic approach | Therapeutic skills in working with boys Creating a male friendly counselling service

  • Emotional fitness Speaker at Self-employed
    Dec 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

    • Spoke at various events in the business, health, and education sectors on topics like emotional fitness, engaging with boys and men, intimacy, and developing empathic leaders. • Authored a book on men, showcasing expertise in the mental wellbeing sector. • Shared insights on working with boys and men, fostering connection, and promoting vulnerability in leadership roles.

  • Director at The Emotional Gym
    Sep 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    The Emotional Gym is an online hub for emotional and mental health needs. Providing workouts and sessions to help you exercise your emotions, build emotional muscle and develop your emotional fitness

  • School Counsellor at Nottingham High School
    May 2015 - Nov 2023 · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Working with students who are presenting with several issues including anxiety, stress, family issues, confidence etc. Undertaking assessments and creating a focused package of work. Working with parents within a therapeutic context Working alongside staff in devising best practice in working with individual students whilst considering their emotional needs. Creating a whole school approach working alongside staff to increase emotional well-being

  • Director at Men@work
    Jan 2009 - Jul 2018 · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Men@work is a social enterprise helping boys and men to explore and express their emotions more effectively. Men@work exists to help men to dig deeper and aim to: 1. Provide a specialist support service for men and boys. 2. Increase their emotional health 3. Support men and boys in taking responsibility for their emotions, language and behavior 4. Support men in becoming engaged fathers, supportive friends and positive role models. 5. Affirm and promote a positive masculinity in society Present programmes that we deliver: - SHOUT - Anger awareness course for men - SHOUT - Anger awareness for boys delivered in schools - CONTACT - an outdoor practical and physical programme for primary school boys to increase emotional fitness. CIRCLE OF MEN - a safe space for men to increase their emotional fitness. MOT talks to the business community. Training for organizations who work with men including - Developing a male friendly service | Men and Trauma | Working effectively with men and anger | MOT's for men in business