THE PEOPLE BEHIND FELLAS

Stuart & Paul.

Two different backgrounds. One shared mission.

Meet Paul and Stuart

A room that didn't exist yet.

Fellas was born out of a conversation with Paul, a former client and now a friend, that recognised that men don't talk even when they really need to. They want to talk, but don't know how. And so, with the support of the Secret Space in Hertford, Fellas was founded. It's already made a big difference to the lives of local Fellas, and has enriched the lives of Paul and Stuart.

Fellas meet every Tuesday from 7.30 pm to 9 pm at the Secret Space to explore what's going on with their mental health and general wellbeing for each fella.

“You don't need the right words. You just need to show up. The rest, we work out together.”— — — — — — — Stuart Mullins, founder

Meet the two of them.

Stuart Stuart Mullins
Founder · Accredited Relational Dynamics 1st Life Coach

Stuart Mullins

As a Life Coach, I recognise that the skills and good habits I've developed, and keep on developing, could be shared. Yes, with my day-to-day one-to-one clients, one of whom was Paul.

We love Fellas. Every week, we see fellas leave the session feeling lighter, as if the weight of the world has been lifted off their shoulders. It's a small thing, but we no longer shake hands at the end, we give each other a brotherly hug. It's a hug of recognition, it's a hug that says I'm here for you, it's a hug that says you'll never have to face tough stuff alone.

Paul Paul Veale
Founder Lived Experience

Paul Veale

My name is Paul. I’m nearly 60. I’ve been involved with Fellas for the past 8–9 months, and I find both the support and contributing to others really valuable. I’m a dad, a son, and a brother who cares deeply about family. I love sunshine, spend time in Spain, and value peace, growth and connection. Learning about myself and continuing to grow remain important parts of my life.

Two different backgrounds, one shared mission.

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Lived experience

We've done the work ourselves — and we still do.

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Action-led

Every week ends with a small, decisive next step.

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No therapy speak

Plain talk, no jargon, no pressure to overshare.

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Built on follow-up

Group + recap email so progress sticks beyond the room.

Speak to Stuart, no pressure.

Fifteen minutes on WhatsApp to ask whatever you need to ask before you commit to four weeks in the room.