Men's 1:1 Work
One-to-one sessions for men with me. Breathwork, body-based practice and straight conversation, online or in person.
.svg)
.png)
.jpg)
.svg)
When you can explain the pattern but still repeat it
You're capable, and people around you can see it. Work gets done. You turn up for people. But something isn't landing, and you know it. Maybe it's a weight you carry around and can't quite name. Maybe it's the same argument with your partner, the same short fuse, the same late-night scrolling instead of sleep. You've read the books. You may have tried therapy, or talked it over with a mate. You understand the pattern perfectly well, and on Monday you repeat it anyway. Thinking harder rarely shifts that. Most men who come to me have done plenty of thinking already. What's usually missing is time with someone outside their life, an hour where they can stop explaining and pay attention to what's actually going on. That's what one-to-one work with me is for.
.svg)
How men's 1:1 coaching with me works
Sessions are just you and me, online by video call from anywhere in the world, or in person wherever I'm based at the time. Length and frequency are agreed on your free call. I use three things, in whatever mix suits the day. Breathwork: guided breathing, usually lying down, with me talking you through it from start to finish. Body-based practice: noticing posture, tension and breath while you talk, and using simple movement when it helps. Straight conversation: I ask questions, say what I notice, and push back when it's useful. There's no fixed programme. I start from what you bring that day, not a script. Before your first session I ask about your health and go through it with you, so I know what's right for you. Between sessions you'll usually have one small practice to try at home, such as a few minutes of breathing in the morning. You set the pace. You can slow down, stop, or say no to any practice at any point.
.svg)
What a 1:1 session actually looks like
A typical session looks something like this. Arriving. You tell me how the week's been and what's on your mind. I listen and ask a few questions. One thread. The argument, the decision, the thing you keep putting off. As you talk, I'll ask where you notice it: jaw, chest, gut, hands. That often tells you more than the story does. Breathwork. You lie down with a blanket, camera on if the session's online. I guide the breathing and stay with you throughout. You can slow down or open your eyes whenever you want. Coming back. You sit up, have some water, and talk through what came up. You leave with one small thing to try before next time. Not every session has a full breathwork practice. Some weeks it's mostly conversation, and that's fine.
.svg)
Who 1:1 work is for, and who it isn't
This is for you if: You keep running into the same pattern at home, at work or in yourself, and you're tired of it. You're going through something big, like a break-up, a loss, becoming a father or a change of work, and want somewhere steady to work through it. You'd rather start privately before, or instead of, joining a group. You're curious about breathwork and want to learn it properly, one to one. It's probably not right for you just now if: You're in crisis or need clinical support. Please speak to your GP, call NHS 111, or call Samaritans on 116 123. I'm a facilitator, not a therapist, and this isn't a replacement for therapy or medical care. You want someone to tell you what to do with your life. You have a health condition that makes intense breathwork risky, such as a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, epilepsy or seizures, glaucoma or a detached retina, recent surgery or injury, or a history of psychosis, bipolar disorder or severe PTSD. Tell me first. Often the practice can be adapted, or left out. You don't need any experience. If you're not sure, that's what the free call is for.
What's included, how it runs and what it costs
What's included A free 30-minute discovery call first, to see if this is right for you A conversation about your health before your first session One-to-one sessions, online or in person A simple practice to try between sessions How it runs Online: anywhere in the world, by video call. You'll need a private room, somewhere to lie down, a blanket and headphones. In person: wherever I'm based at the time, which might be the UK, Portugal, Germany, Cyprus, Thailand or Bali, or at event locations. Format and frequency are agreed on your free call. Investment Sessions from £130. Format and frequency are agreed on your free 30-minute discovery call. How to start Book a free discovery call at https://cal.com/leonavalon/discovery-call. If it's a good fit for both of us, I'll send you a booking link. You can also email me at web@leonavalon.com.
Who you'll be working with
I'm Leon. I've been practising breathwork since 2017. I've done more than 500 hours of breathwork training, and I'm an ISTA Level 1 to 3 graduate. I run Brothers in Breath, men's circles in Shropshire. I've facilitated men's work internationally and worked with hundreds of men, including at Brotherhood Lodge, a men's retreat in Dorset in September 2025. For most of my life I didn't have men I could be honest with. I had colleagues, friends I drank with, people I performed for. Sitting in a circle where nobody had to pretend changed that. I run these spaces because I needed one. In a session I'm not there to diagnose you or hand you a plan. I'll listen properly, tell you honestly what I notice, keep the session safe, and stay with you if it gets hard.
Questions men ask before booking
Q: Is this therapy? A: No. I'm a facilitator, not a therapist, and I don't diagnose or treat anything. If something comes up that needs a therapist or a doctor, I'll tell you and help you find one. Some men see a therapist and work with me alongside it. Q: I've never done breathwork. Is that a problem? A: No. I explain everything as it happens, and the first session starts gently. Q: Is breathwork safe? A: For most people, yes, but not for everyone. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, glaucoma, are recovering from surgery, or have a history of serious mental health difficulties, tell me on the call. I'll talk it through with you and adapt the practice or leave it out. You can slow down or stop at any time. Q: Does it work online? A: Yes. You need a private room, somewhere to lie down and headphones. I can see you on camera the whole time and I talk you through every step. Q: What do I actually talk about? A: Whatever's on your mind. Some men arrive with something specific, like a relationship or a decision. Others just know something feels off. Both are fine places to start. Q: How many sessions will I need? A: There's no set number. Format and frequency are agreed on your free call, and you can stop whenever you like. Q: How much does it cost? A: Sessions are from £130. We agree the format on your free 30-minute discovery call. Q: Is it confidential? A: Yes. What you tell me stays between us, unless I'm seriously worried about your safety or someone else's. Q: Is there any plant medicine? A: Not as standard. If anything ceremonial is ever offered, it is stated clearly on the event page before anyone books, it only happens where it's lawful, and it is always optional.
Feedback From Clients
Leon has an extraordinary ability to create safe space while guiding you right to the edge of your comfort zone, where true growth happens. His breathwork sessions unlocked aspects of myself I didn't know existed.
.svg)
The men's workshop led by Leon changed everything for me. For the first time, I experienced what true brotherhood feels like. I left with tools I use daily and connections that continue to support my journey.
Leon's unique blend of wisdom, presence, and practical guidance makes him exceptional. He embodies the rare balance of spiritual depth without the fluff, exactly what I needed.
.svg)
Leon has an extraordinary ability to create safe space while guiding you right to the edge of your comfort zone, where true growth happens. His breathwork sessions unlocked aspects of myself I didn't know existed.
The men's workshop led by Leon changed everything for me. For the first time, I experienced what true brotherhood feels like. I left with tools I use daily and connections that continue to support my journey.
Leon's unique blend of wisdom, presence, and practical guidance makes him exceptional. He embodies the rare balance of spiritual depth without the fluff, exactly what I needed.
Not sure where to start?
That's what the free call is for. Thirty minutes, no pressure, and you'll know whether this is for you.
Not ready yet? Sign up just below for a free 5-minute breathwork guide and a monthly email with a practice to try.
.png)
