S4E6: Counselling for Men Through a TA Lens with Dasa Szekely

In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and James sit down with Dasa Szekely. Dasa is a provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst (PTSTA) based in Frankfurt. With over 20 years of counseling experience, she runs a private practice and conducts training sessions in Transactional Analysis.

This episode explores the nuances of counseling specifically tailored for men, discussing the societal and cultural factors that influence men's emotional literacy and the importance of connection. 

Dasa shares her journey into working with men in group settings, the challenges they face, and the transformative power of counseling in fostering emotional awareness and connection.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Dasa defines counselling specifically for men – and why it’s different from other approaches.
• The methods she uses to open up emotional availability and reconnection in male clients.
• Her perspective on men who exploit patriarchal dynamics, and the cultural forces behind it.
• Whether men’s groups naturally create safety for emotional sharing – or if that trust has to be built.
• How cultural background shapes the way men deal with conflict and relationships.
• What Dasa herself takes away from conversations with men about masculinity and connection.

Guest Information:

TA Training: https://dasausbildung.de

Counseling: https://dasacoaching.de

Cartoons on Instagram: @dasacoaching

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