Pint-sized problems

The reason I launched the Pint Sized Problems men’s group chat is that I believe men are increasingly being overlooked in today’s social landscape. While women, rightly so, have been empowered to have equal rights, voices, and opportunities, many men find themselves without guidance on their evolving roles. Male-centered psychology suggests that men today don’t need to embody the ‘alpha male’ stereotype in relationships, nor do they have to be the primary breadwinner. However, society often fails to provide a clear roadmap for navigating this new reality. Pint Sized Problems aims to create a space where men can explore their identity, redefine strength, and find purpose in ways that are authentic to them.

Pint Sized Problems is a male-centered psychology space where men can come together, engage in a men's group chat, and share what’s happening in their lives. By discussing common experiences, you'll quickly realize you're not the only one facing certain thoughts or challenges. The name Pint Sized Problems is intentional; we keep our conversations light and focused on the here-and-now, steering clear of delving into the past.

I’m a qualified counsellor based in Newton Abbot, specializing in male-centered psychology. My goal is simple: to help men feel empowered to move forward with confidence, knowing that past choices or experiences don’t define who they are today. I’m also studying and researching men’s mental health, and what I’ve discovered is shocking. The statistics, the outdated beliefs, and the old expectations we and others still carry are concerning. Did you know men die by suicide at a rate five times higher than women? More than 96% of men are in prison while women make up only 4%. These aren’t just numbers; they’re signs that something isn’t working for men in today’s world. I’m not starting this men's group chat to rise up against women. I’m starting it to give men a space to understand themselves better, their role, their new role, their direction, purpose, or simply a sense of peace with their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, even when dealing with pint-sized problems.

Pint Sized Problems isn’t a business or a charity, and it doesn’t cost a thing. All I ask is that you: Are male, show respect to everyone in the group, and bring your thoughts, a sense of humour, and maybe a couple of quid for a pint afterwards. This male-centered psychology initiative encourages open discussions and camaraderie among peers in our men's group chat. 

When and Where

Starting from the 24th September! We meet on Wednesdays from 7–9 PM at The Maltings Taphouse, upstairs in the function room. To start, the group is limited to 10 guys to keep it relaxed and simple, but if interest grows, we will expand.