Mentorship for Gay Men
(US/CA & Beyond)

You don’t need another man on the internet telling you to “level up.”

You need clarity, traction, and someone who actually gets the context gay men live in.

This is non-clinical mentorship for gay men outside the EU/UK who want practical, grounded support with dating, relationships, identity, boundaries, career changes, and the social side of gay life. 

If you live in the EU/UK and you’re seeking therapy, go to the therapy page instead.

What this is

Mentorship sessions are strategic conversations.

Not therapy. Not diagnosis. Not “tell me about your childhood for six months and maybe something shifts.”

We focus on:

  • what is happening now

  • what keeps repeating

  • what you want to change

  • what you are going to do about it, in real life

You get accountability. You get clarity. You get language for what you already feel but cannot quite name.

What mentorship helps with

This is a good fit if you want to:

  • build confidence in professional and social environments and show up more honestly 

  • develop meaningful dating strategies and relationship goals 

  • set boundaries with family and friends who struggle with your identity 

  • navigate social anxiety and minority stress 

  • create accountability for career transitions, health, or lifestyle changes 

If you are stuck in a loop of overthinking, people-pleasing, avoidance, or chasing the wrong kind of attention, this work is built for that.

Mentorship and coaching vs therapy

A clean boundary, because it matters.

Therapy is clinical and introspective work. It focuses on trauma, mental health, and deeper patterns. I only offer therapy within the EU/UK. 

Mentorship and coaching are non-clinical, goal-oriented support. Mentorship brings an “I know what you’re going through” understanding. Coaching brings clarity, self-leadership, and actionable steps. This is available to clients outside the EU/UK. 

If you are dealing with significant anxiety, depression, relationship trauma, or mental health symptoms that impair daily life, psychotherapy with a licensed provider in your jurisdiction is the appropriate route. 

Mentorship works best when you want practical guidance, accountability, and support from someone with relevant lived experience. 

How it works

  • Format: online via a secure platform 

  • Session length: 60 minutes 

  • Investment: $195 per session

  • Booking: submit an inquiry using the form below

  • Response time: I reply within 24–36 hours 

Profile image of gay therapist and counsellor,  Gino Cosme

In your inquiry, tell me what you want to change and what has been getting in the way. I will come back to you with next steps.