Episode 4: There Is a Light

Ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the worldalone? 💔So many men are taught to stay strong, stay quiet, andkeep pushing forward — even when life feels overwhelming. But silence can beheavy.In this powerful episode of The Green RoomPodcast, we dive deep into the raw realities of men’s mental healthand the pressures that often stop men from speaking openly about what they’regoing through.Today’s guest is Lee Martin, founder ofThere Is a Light Therapy, an integrative counselling practicesupporting men with anxiety, depression, OCD, and baby loss.Lee’s journey into therapy began while working in drugand alcohol recovery, where he witnessed the compassion and skill ofcounsellors helping people navigate profound change. That experience planted aseed that eventually led him to train as a therapist.Lee began his counselling training in 2017 and has beenpractising professionally since 2021. He works integratively with men, drawingon counselling, CBT, and EMDR, and is particularly passionate about supportingmen through baby loss — an area he believes is still too often overlooked.Bringing both professional training and lived experienceinto his work, Lee understands how isolating these struggles can be. Havingexperienced OCD from childhood and later the devastating loss of his baby son,Ray, he speaks openly about the impact of grief and the importance of givingmen space to process it.There Is a Light Therapy is named afterthe first song Lee listened to following Ray’s death — a reminder that nomatter how dark life may feel, there is always some light somewhere.Lee holds a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, aPostgraduate Certificate in CBT, and has completed EMDR Europe training. Histherapeutic approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed. He works at hisclients’ pace, creating a safe space where meaningful change can happen.In this episode we explore:• Why baby loss remains a taboo topic for men• The fears and misconceptions that stop many from seeking help• The power of vulnerability and speaking openly• How therapy can help men navigate grief, anxiety, and traumaLet’s break the silence together. Vulnerability isstrength. 💬🌐 Learn more: thereisalighttherapy.co.uk🎧Full episode – link in bioTag someone who might need to hear this today.#MentalHealthMatters #ThereIsLight #MaleTherapist #BreakTheSilence#BabyLossAwareness #TheGreenRoomPodcast