Caring for men and boys. In this final episode, focussing on psychotherapy with male shame, I look at the qualities that need to be present in the therapeutic environment if men are to feel OK enough about themselves and the therapist, to do their psychological work. I also look at the pitfalls that can prevent a positive psychotherapy outcome. I’ll be redefining aggression as an evolutionary and existential necessity, in a way that I hope will stop it being taboo.

Good Guy of the week is an inspirational young footballer, Nick Tsaroulla who, in spite of serious injury in a car crash and doctors doubting that he would ever be able to play again, made a splendid comeback in league football.