Men in Crisis

You keep functioning. But how are you really doing?

Many men carry responsibility, provide for others, and hold everything together — often without ever asking themselves how they are really doing. I offer a space to think this through, without judgment and without the pressure to perform.

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When this support helps

Role Overload

Provider, partner, father, professional — when every role demands everything, and there is nothing left for yourself.

Societal Change

What makes a man a man? Traditional expectations are shifting, and many men are searching for a new sense of orientation.

Between Strength and Exhaustion

Always functioning, rarely showing weakness — until the exhaustion can no longer be ignored.

Relationship Tension

Conflicts with a partner, distance from family, difficulty expressing what is really going on.

Professional Responsibility

Leadership pressure, decisions, and the expectation of always having things under control.

Questions of Meaning

A sense that something needs to change, without yet knowing what or how.

A conversation without the pressure to function

Masculinity today stands between two poles: the traditional role of "protector and provider" and a growing critique of outdated images of masculinity. This tension creates real conflict — at work, in relationships, and within oneself. My work does not aim to defend or dismantle either side, but to help you find clarity about your own situation.

This approach is grounded in my 180°-Model and more than 31 years of clinical experience — a shift in perspective that makes room for both strength and vulnerability, without forcing a choice between the two.

Who is this for?

Men in Leadership

Executives and managers carrying decisions and responsibility for others every day.

Fathers and Partners

Men navigating the balance between family, relationship and their own needs.

Men in Transition

Career changes, life transitions, or a sense that things need to be different.

Men Who Rarely Talk About Themselves

For those who are used to being strong for others and want a space just for themselves.

How the process works

01

Initial Conversation

An open, no-obligation conversation to clarify your situation and what you are looking for.

02

Clarification

Together we work out what is really at the core of the issue, beyond the surface.

03

Ongoing Support

Regular sessions, concrete tools, and steady progress — at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for acute crises?

If you are in an acute crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis line first. This offer is for ongoing support, not acute intervention.

Do I need to be able to talk about my feelings?

No. Many men start without having the words yet — that is completely normal and part of the process.

Is this coaching or therapy?

Depending on your situation, we use methods from both coaching and psychotherapy — always tailored to what you actually need.

Is online support possible?

Yes, sessions are available both in person and online.

Let's talk about your situation.

Discreet, personal, and at eye level — write to me briefly about what's going on, and I'll get back to you.

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Portrait of Prof. Dr. phil. Thomas Alexander Frank

Prof. Dr. phil. Thomas Alexander Frank

From an orphan without a school diploma to university professor and international entrepreneur: I know from personal experience that where you start does not determine where you end up. Since 1995 I have guided people as an Executive Coach, psychotherapist and occupational therapist — with the 180° Model I developed myself.

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