Men's Compass Room
Men's Counselling — Hove
Men's Circle (Float Spa) & Social Pickleball (Hove Beach Park)
To help bring men together to talk, connect and have some laughs along the way.
What to expect
A safe, respectful space for men to have open, judgement-free group talks on topics that matter to them in a confidential setting.
Gary Jessop Pro. Dip Psy C, who runs the session, is a qualified counsellor & integrated therapist.
Men's Circle (Monday at the Float Spa)
Group Talking Session — unfiltered conversations in a safe and supportive environment, without judgement.
Men's Pickleball (Tuesday at Hove Beach Park - Behind Rockwater)
All levels welcome (if you aren't sure, check with the Pro Mark Weaver) — a space to have some fun hitting some balls, with a Professional on stand by to add some tips and a game. Exercise and connection are always important.
Where and When?
Men's Circle — The Float Spa, Brighton & Hove
Room: The Men's Compass Room
1st Monday of the Month, 7–8:30pm
Men's Pickleball — Hove Beach Park (Behind Rockwater)
Courts: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30–8pm
Booking closes at 1pm on the day — please book before that.
🎾 NEW! Monthly Social Pickleball Event, at Hove Park Pickleball Club (behind Rockwater)
We're excited to share a brand-new opportunity to connect, unwind, and have fun outside the talking space. A Social Pickleball Event for all levels is now running every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:00 PM, at Hove Park Pickleball Club (just behind Rockwater).
Whether you're a complete beginner or a regular player, come along and enjoy a friendly, lively evening on court. A professional coach will be with us each month to offer guidance, top tips, and supportive encouragement. It's a fantastic way to meet others, get moving, and add a positive, energising activity to your month.
What is Men's Compass Room?
You're invited to join a men's group created to help men talk, decompress and support one another without judgement.
Sometimes we don't know where to begin, but hearing others open up can help us find our own voice. This is a place to take off the mask, feel heard, and know you are not alone.
It's not formal therapy, but it is therapeutic - a relaxed space with structure and support, like a men's group, men's circle, or men's shed.
✅ Why join?
Life can be overwhelming, and often men are expected to carry it all silently. This group offers:
- ✅Unfiltered conversations
- ✅A non-judgemental space to talk and be heard
- ✅Respectful listening and real conversations
- ✅A confidential setting to decompress
- ✅A growing supportive network of men
- ✅Connection — a space to share, gain insight, and feel less alone
💬 What do we talk about?
The group leads the conversation — any topic is welcome. You might bring something personal or just listen and relate. A topic may be chosen from the last session; it's kept fluid. Unfiltered conversations give the freedom of open discussion.
Topics often include:
- •Anxiety and stress
- •Work–life balance & burnout
- •Dealing with change and the future
- •Bereavement, grief and loss, breakups & divorce
- •Other forms of loss
- •Loneliness, confidence & self-worth
- •Everyday stress
- •Pressures of looking after the family
- •Navigating home, family and work relationships
- •Hybrid working, job transitions & workplace pressures
- •Positive stories & shared experiences
Sometimes we don't know where to start — by turning up, you've already begun.
"No need to go it alone like a lone wolf… when a pack can support, guide, and lift each other."
Gary Jessop, who runs the session, is a qualified counsellor (Pro. Dip PSY C) with a grounded, empathic approach. You can read more about him on his website and on the Counselling Directory. He offers:
- •1:1 in the therapy room
- •Online
- •Phone
- •Walk-and-talk sessions
- •Off-site wellness events working with companies and teams on an ocean-racing yacht in the Solent
He blends professional training with real-life experience to support his clients wherever they are in life.
"I look forward to welcoming you to a time set aside just for you."
- Gary
