Blogs & Publications

Article: The falsely accused men; The forgotten abuse victims and how to help them

An article where I highlight false allegations made against men and how we can male-friendly can help. This article was first published in Counselling Matters,…

Article: Masculinity: don’t demonise it, use it

An article where I argue the case that elements of masculinity can be used to help boys and men in therapy, and that the case…

February 3, 2026

Article: Interview with author Phil Mitchell

An interview with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society\'s \'Counselling Matters\' magazine about my book The Sexual Abuse of Boys and Men: Creating an Approach…

February 23, 2025

Blog: 2024 – Another year of men’s issues, misandry and double standards

Blog: 2024 – Another Year of Men’s Issues, Misandry and Double Standards As we enter 2025 it is perhaps a useful time to look back…

January 25, 2024

Blog: 2023 – A year of men’s issues, misandry and double standards

As we enter 2024 it is perhaps a useful time to look back on the previous 12 months and reflect on the year’s events associated…

December 15, 2023

Article: Acronyms and male mental health

An article about the acronyms – some helpful, others less so - that have been applied to men’s mental health in recent years. Click here…

September 8, 2023

Article: Neglected, rejected and unprotected: The sexual abuse of boys and men

An article written for the Centre for Male Psychology, addressing the topic of my new book \'The Sexual Abuse of Boys and Men: Creating an…

Article: Sexist hate starts with people, not just men: A response to EE’s recent campaign

An short article written for the Centre for Male Psychology responding to the campaign by EE, targeted at men to tackle sexist hate. Click here…

December 2, 2021

Article: Why it’s not ok to say ‘Kill all men’

A short blog written for The Centre for Male Psychology Click here to read the blog. December 2021

December 31, 2020

Blog: Misandry: Stop saying “Kill all men”

Misandry is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against boys and men in general, and is often associated with the suffering of males being…

November 14, 2020

Blog: Domestic violence: Don’t berate men for walking away

On 2nd November 2020 it was announced that actor Johnny Depp lost his libel case against The Sun after the Newspaper called him a wife…

Blog: Reducing the risk of harm when using child sexual exploitation (CSE) resources

Question: Is it possible to reduce the risk of harm when using CSE resources such as short films and theatre in education performances? Answer: Yes.…

Blog: Working online with abused boys and men

A short blog exploring the struggles and benefits of adapting practice to work online with abused males, in the midst of the Coronavirus. Published in…

Article: Understanding The Sexual Abuse And Exploitation Of Boys And Men

A 30 minute video/presentation highlighting how gender stereotypes and perceived ideas of masculinity prevent boys and men from disclosing abuse, accessing support and being seen…

Chapter: How we turn a blind eye to male victims of sexual exploitation

A short chapter highlighted how boys and young men are often overlooked when it comes to sexual exploitation. Written for \'Inside Man\' (Edited by Dan…

Guidance: Boys are sexually exploited too

Guidance for professionals on working with boys and young men who are being, or are at risk of being sexually exploited. Written when I was…

Blog: Dismissed, minimised And ridiculed: The harmful responses to male victims of rape

As a counsellor/psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience of working with male victims of sexual abuse, assaults and exploitation (hereafter referred to as abuse) I’m…

Article: Sexually exploited boys: Why they don’t disclose

A short blog highlighting why sexually exploited boys don\'t disclose. Published for Prostasia Foundati0n. Click here to view the article. February 2020.

Article: More reasons why boys don’t disclose abuse

A short blog highlighting more reasons why sexually exploited boys don\'t disclose. Published for Prostasia Foundati0n. Click here to view the article. March 2020.

Blog: Why are boys overlooked when talking about CSE?

A short blog highlighting why boys are often overlooked when discussing child sexual exploitation. Published for Safer Schools and Ineqe Safeguarding Group. July 2019.

Article: Fighting for the rights of male abuse victims: Phil’s story

A short blog highlighting my experience of child sexual exploitation and adult rape. Published for Happiful. Click here to view the article. April 2018.

Article: Sexual exploitation – It doesn’t happen to boys? It does

A short blog highlighting that sexual exploitation can also happen to boys. Published for The NWG Network when I was the Project Coordinator of The…

Article: Boys can be victims too

An article exploring why so few male victims of child sexual abuse seek help from counselling. Published in \'Therapy Today\'. BACP members can click here…