A small therapy group for men (4 places), led by Paul Shin, trauma-informed somatic & art psychotherapist. This form takes about 5 minutes and asks for broad strokes only. It gives me a sense of your preferences and whether the group is likely to be a good fit. Everyone who may be suitable will be invited to a free, confidential screening call, where we can talk properly.

Confidential. Your answers are seen only by me, stored securely, and deleted if you don't join the group. This form isn't monitored day-to-day. If you need immediate support, contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7) or your GP.

Section 1Contact & basics Name * Email * Phone (optional, if you'd prefer a call) Where are you based? (county / country) *

I confirm I am 18 or over *

Section 2Format & practical preferences

Which format would you prefer? * Online only Hybrid: mostly online, with occasional in-person days in Wexford In-person only (Wexford) No strong preference

Which times could generally work for a weekly 90-minute session? Weekday daytime Weekday evening Sunday afternoons Other times that work for you (optional)

The group runs as a 12-session weekly block (fee discussed at screening). Is a weekly fee in the €30–50 range workable for you? Yes It would be a stretch; I'd like to discuss No

Section 3Therapy background

Are you currently in individual therapy? * Yes, ongoing Not currently, but I have been in individual therapy before No, I haven't had individual therapy

If so, roughly how long in total? Under 6 months 6 months to 2 years More than 2 years

If currently in therapy: is your therapist aware you're considering group work?

This group works best alongside individual support. I may ask at screening whether you'd be open to keeping individual sessions available during the block.

Yes Not yet Not applicable

Section 4Where you are right now

Broad strokes only. The screening call is the right place for anything personal.

Which areas feel most relevant to you? (optional) Childhood experiences / family of origin A specific event or incident (accident, assault, loss, medical, work-related) Ongoing stress, burnout, or overwhelm Relationships and trust I'd prefer to say in the call

Day to day at the moment, I would describe myself as: * Generally steady, with difficult patches Up and down, but managing Struggling more often than not

When things get intense, I have ways to settle myself (breathing, exercise, talking to someone, etc.) *

Rarely trueUsually true

Is there anything currently making this a difficult time for group work? (optional) No, this feels like a workable time Some things are unstable; I'd like to discuss at screening

What draws you to a group, rather than (or alongside) individual work? (optional) Anything you'd like me to know before we speak? (optional)

Section 5Understanding & consent

Please confirm each of the following: * I understand that submitting this form expresses interest and does not reserve a place in the group I understand the next step is a free, confidential screening call, and that places depend on fit and readiness I understand the group runs as a block of 12 weekly sessions and I can commit to attending regularly I understand this is a therapy group involving sharing and listening at a pace I control I consent to my answers being held confidentially by Paul Shin for the purpose of arranging this group, and deleted if I don't take part

I'll reply by email within a few days to arrange a screening call.

Men's Trauma Group: expression of interest

info@paulshintherapy.ie