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Simon’s story

"Things started to get on top of me after I experienced some very difficult things in my life, I lost two people close to me, my fiancée left me, and my business collapsed."...

Thomas’ Story

33 year old plumber Thomas came to James’ Place for free, life-saving therapy after experiencing a suicidal crisis. Read the full story here...

Andrew’s story

"That first time I went I just felt so hopeless, and could barely talk without breaking down, but every therapy session I had I felt a bit better."...
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Ian’s story

"I was a typical man and masked it. The feelings were getting worse and worse. I just couldn’t handle them anymore and I made an attempt on my life."...
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Five years of James’ Place evaluation

Five years of evaluation shows significant reductions in suicidality and psychological distress in men that come to James' Place...
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Daniel’s story

"I was drinking too much, being horrible to everyone, not eating, I could feel myself going under. I went to the GP but all he could do was get me a urgent mental health appointment four months later."...