"It's just for players to talk and open up because it can be a stressful environment. You've got to worry about playing and also getting hurt and dealing with injuries.
"I have people like my wife and parents, just to vent what I'm feeling."
Henry knows all about dealing with adversity and battling through the pain and disappointment of injuries, working his way back from a second knee reconstruction, after rupturing his ACL in his left knee in the round-four clash with Brisbane.
While focused on making a return in 2016, Henry's struggles have made him aware of the harsh realities and uncertainty of playing in the NRL. He is in his second year of a diploma in computer science to ensure he has another career to fall back on.
"Not every player is going to make it and you have to be prepared for life after footy," he said.
"I'm doing a lot of studies now because that reality is becoming clearer to me with all the injuries I've had."
Pressures come in other forms, too, Henry explains, with many young Pacific Island players dealing with intense expectations to break into the NRL and provide financial support for their families.
"Family plays such a massive role in our culture, it means everything. And for some young boys [football] is what puts bread on the table. That can be a lot of pressure especially for kids who are 17 or 18.
"They're doing it because they want to but it might take its toll mentally sometimes."
Having a strong presence of both Maori and Pacific players in the Warriors' ranks helps emerging players, who might feel less comfortable or more isolated at an Australian club.
Henry often looks to former Warriors Jerry Seuseu and Jerome Ropati for support in difficult times, and veteran winger Manu Vatuvei, but he recognises younger players might not feel easy about approaching senior club men.
"I want to be approachable and I want them to be able to talk to me. Whether Polynesian or Australian, all the boys are pretty approachable but it can help having a similar background. I want them to be aware of that and not be too scary so the young boys can see me if they need."
Warriors out to break 19-year Perth hoodoo
Perth hasn't been a happy hunting ground for the Warriors, but back-rower Bodene Thompson says they can't use the 5300km trip as an excuse when they meet the South Sydney Rabbitohs at nib Stadium tonight.
The Warriors' six previous visits to the league outpost have gone unrewarded, dating back to twin defeats to the Western Reds in 1996 and 1997.
Despite their poor run Thompson believes playing away is merely a mental hurdle and says other sporting codes have proven long-haul travel is no obstacle to success.
"It shouldn't really be a factor," Thompson said.
"A lot of other sporting teams travel all over the world or all over America to play and they just go and get the job done.
"This two-week block is massive for us and it's going to be a real test for the team and what we're about with our defence. We need to step up.
"So really, it should just be our mentality to go over there and get the job done."
Perth horror run
1996 v Western Reds lost 32-12
1997 v Western Reds lost 24-12
2005 v Cronulla Sharks lost 28-24
2012 v Manly Sea Eagles lost 24-22
2013 v South Sydney lost 30-13
2014 v South Sydney lost 34-18
