Your Divorce and Breakup Support Team

Divorce and breakups can leave men feeling isolated, uncertain, and emotionally drained. At Mankind, we offer tailored therapy to help men navigate the complex emotions that come with relationship endings. Our goal is to provide a safe space for healing, whether you're dealing with anger, sadness, or confusion. We focus on building emotional strength, fostering self-awareness, and helping you rediscover your confidence as you move forward and rebuild your life after a breakup or divorce.

Registered Psychotherapist (Q)

Youssef Shehata

  • Hello, I’m Youssef, 

    As a Psychotherapist, I support men in navigating life’s challenges with clarity, honesty, and knowledge, whether it’s anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or the pressure to keep everything together.

    In today’s world, men are often expected to push through, stay composed, and keep silent about what’s happening beneath the surface. Yet research shows that men are nearly twice as likely as women to avoid seeking help for mental health concerns, leaving many to struggle in silence. Therapy with me is a space to set those pressures down to focus not on what’s expected, but on what’s real.

    I take a steady, structured approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, psychoanalytic theory, and trauma-informed care. I work with individuals, couples, and families, as well as men recovering from high-impact events. 

    Most of the men I work with aren’t just looking for coping tools, they’re looking for growth. They want to be better partners, better fathers, better leaders. They want clarity, emotional stability, and peace of mind. My role is to help guide that process with honesty, respect, and integrity.

    Whether you’re addressing mental health, strengthening relationships, or seeking clarity in life’s transitions, my role is to provide structured, principled guidance grounded in respect and integrity.

    • Fatherhood & Parenting

    • Sexual Health & Performance Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Loneliness and Social Isolation

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Divorce & Breakups

    • ADHD

    • Pornography & Sex Addiction

    • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

    • Relational Psychotherapy

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

    • Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
      Wilfrid Laurier University

    • Bachelor of Science, Honours Science
      Wilfrid Laurier University

    • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Certified Couples Therapist — International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

    • Training and Certification in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

Book an intake session

Your therapy journey starts by choosing a therapist best suited to your needs. Browse our team, explore their specialties, and select a time that works for you. Not sure who’s the right fit? We offer free 15-minute calls to help you decide before booking your intake session.

The intake session

In this 50-minute session, we’ll discuss your mental health history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Together, we’ll begin to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.

Ongoing therapy sessions

Subsequent sessions focus on building coping strategies, deepening self-awareness, and working through challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. We’ll regularly assess progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to ensure you’re moving toward healing and growth

Are you all set and ready to book?