A West Sussex Men’s Group: The System Check

Why a Weekend Intensive?

Your Load is High. You Need a Professional Unplug. Daily life is a constant demand. When you are focused entirely on your responsibilities—to work, to family, to your high standards—your operating system starts to overload. You aren't broken, but the background noise, the Weight, and the Load have reached critical mass. This Action Framework is designed for the Pause you need.

It takes incredible courage and strength of character to step back and examine the things that are overwhelming you—the relationship breakdown, the financial pressure, the job stress. You are precisely the person that this is here for.

Ensuring the Right Fit

Your Confidential Fit Check: Consequence-Free Access. This is a Professional Group, and mutual fit is essential for a high-value experience. The process starts with a Free, Confidential, 20-Minute Introductory Consultation—a consequence-free conversation to build trust and ensure the fit is right:

• Chat to Meet Us via video or phone before the weekend.

• Discuss the Load you are carrying and the Clarity you are seeking.

• Confirm that this Structured, Professional Group Work is the right tool for you at this time.

What to Expect

The Outcome: A Performance Upgrade and Concrete Tools. Facilitated Group Work is about shared Insight and utility. The outcome depends on your honesty and engagement, but men who commit to this System Check commonly report:

• Action Plans are Vital: You will leave with concrete, directional steps—"what I need to do?"

• Grounded Clarity: A greater sense of stability and focus in high-pressure situations.

• Listen First: You can engage by just listening to others' stories until you are ready to speak. The objective is to work shoulder-to-shoulder toward shared insight.

• Increased Awareness: Concrete Tools to better manage your internal Load and patterns before overload occurs.

You will leave with a set of better questions or the direct Insight required for better operational efficiency. Both are signs of progress.

The Logistics

• Format: Saturday & Sunday (In-person, Non-residential).

• Date: 18th - 19th April 2026

• Time: 10:00 – 16:00

• Location: Dane Hill, West Sussex.

• Group Size: Strictly limited to maintain a Focused, Professional Group experience.

• Fee: £350 (Includes the weekend tuition, the introductory consultation, the follow-up group and refreshments.)

• Follow-Up Group Session: Monday 27th April, 19:00–21:00 online. (Essential 2-hour session to integrate your new tools and action plans.)

The Facilitators: Professional Insight & Experience

The System Check is professionally led by two qualified therapists with a shared history of facilitating high-value group work for men. We don't lecture; we provide the structure and insight you need to move forward.

Gavin (www.onyoursidetherapy.com)

Gavin is a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in helping functional men navigate overload, stress, and feeling stuck. His approach is shoulder-to-shoulder—focusing on practical insight and an action framework to manage the daily Load. His professional practice, On Your Side Therapy, is built on the utility of honest, grounded reflection to drive clear outcomes.

Focus: Translating complex internal processes into manageable, actionable steps.

Nathan (www.unsaidspace.com)

Nathan is a qualified Psychotherapist and a highly experienced group facilitator. He focuses on creating the confidential, consequence-free space required for men to truly unplug and gain clarity. His work at Unsaid Space emphasises that high performance requires a regular system check, not just constant pressure.

Focus: Creating the professional environment for deep reflection and consequence-free connection among men.

Our Shared Experience

For the last three years, we have co-facilitated a regular men's group, focusing on structured, practical outcomes. We understand the specific demands and isolation faced by functional men today. The System Check is the result of that proven, expert-led experience, refined into a high-intensity weekend Pause designed for maximum utility and insight.

Maintaining the System Check Upgrade

The work done in the System Check provides significant Insight and sets the course for better Load management. To ensure this Clarity integrates effectively, we include a structured follow-up mechanism:

• Group Integration Session (Included): One week after the Intensive, we hold a 2-hour online follow-up session for the entire group. This is essential to discuss the initial application of your new Tools and reinforce your immediate Action Framework.

• One-to-One Professional Support (Optional): Should the intensive work expose areas requiring sustained attention, both Gavin and Nathan are available for paid, individual one-to-one professional sessions to help you further calibrate and refine your system.