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Therapeutic Support for Fathers at Every Stage
Whether you're an expectant dad, a first-time father, a stepdad, grandfather, or any man playing a caregiving role—your mental health matters. If you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, or identity loss, this space is for you.
From Lads to Dads now offers therapeutic support built for dads—because you deserve to feel supported too.
Why This Page Exists
Becoming a father is life-changing—joyful, exhausting, and sometimes intensely overwhelming.
But here's what most men aren't told:
Fathers struggle too.
Fathers can feel anxious, depressed, or traumatised.
Fathers deserve support.
Most services focus on mums. That’s vital—but it leaves a gap.
From Lads to Dads is here to make a difference. We offer a dedicated, father-first counselling service where men can talk, share, and feel supported without judgment.
The Hard Truth: Fatherhood Comes with Pressure
No one prepares you for moments like these:
Holding your newborn and feeling… nothing
Watching your partner suffer through birth trauma
Feeling like you're failing everyone
Worrying that you're not bonding, or not enough
Being the strong one—while silently falling apart
Wondering, “Why hasn’t anyone asked how I’m doing?”
You're not broken. You're not alone. You're just human.
Who This Is For
This space is for any man who shows up in a child’s life:
New and expectant dads
Stepdads and co-parents
Fathers feeling disconnected from their children
Grandfathers taking on care roles
Dads in same-sex relationships
Men navigating blended or non-traditional families
Single fathers
If you're raising a child—you belong here.
The Numbers Tell the Story
1 in 10 dads experience postnatal depression
That rises to 1 in 4 in the first 6 months postpartum
90% of fathers in our own research reported anxiety or emotional exhaustion
PTSD and birth trauma in men are real—but often ignored
Most fathers feel excluded, unsupported, and emotionally sidelined
And those are just the ones who spoke up.
Most men don’t.
Most suffer in silence.
What We Offer
This isn’t a parenting class. It’s father-focused therapy, designed with real life in mind.
One-to-One Therapeutic Support
Confidential sessions with a trained professional who understands the emotional weight of fatherhood—whether you're facing anxiety, trauma, depression, or loss of identity.
Peer Support Groups
Join other dads who get it. Talk openly. Be heard. Learn from one another in a safe, non-judgmental space.
CBT-Informed Tools
We use practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help dads build emotional resilience, challenge negative thoughts, and cope with overwhelm.
What Makes This Different
Dad-first focus. This isn’t an afterthought—it’s the main event.
Real mental health support. No “man up” messages here.
Inclusive of all father figures. Your role matters.
Breaking the silence together. Because isolation harms us all.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to reach out.
If you’re exhausted, disconnected, or just not feeling like yourself—this space is for you.
Why It Matters
When fathers get support:
Bonding improves
Mental health stabilises
Relationships strengthen
Confidence grows
Families thrive
Fatherhood shouldn’t mean suffering in silence.
It should mean showing up fully—for your child and yourself.
Want More Personal Support?
In addition to From Lads to Dads, I offer private one-to-one therapy in my dedicated practice—especially for dads navigating mental health challenges.
Meet Dave Saunders
Founder of From Lads to Dads | Specialist in Paternal Mental Health
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I focus on helping fathers make sense of:
Perinatal and paternal mental health challenges
Birth trauma and PTSD
Anxiety, stress, and identity loss during fatherhood
If you feel you’d benefit from a more personalised space, I invite you to connect with me privately.
What Dads Are Saying
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I felt invisible everywhere else. Here, I felt seen
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Talking to someone saved my relationship with my child.
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I didn’t even realise I was struggling until I had space to say it out loud.
Get Started
If you're a dad—or someone in a fathering role—and you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just not okay, don’t wait until it gets worse.
This is your space. This is your time.