• General Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing​

• Happy Place – A popular wellbeing podcast where UK broadcaster Fearne Cotton interviews celebrities and experts about life, love, loss, and finding happiness podurama.com. Host: Fearne Cotton (UK). Why it’s recommended: Warm, candid conversations make mental health and self-care topics accessible and uplifting. Where to Listen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Acast.

• Mentally Yours – A weekly mental health podcast from Metro (UK) that features people with lived experience and experts to educate and challenge stigma podurama.com. Originally hosted by Metro editor Rachel Moss (UK) with guest co-hosts, it covers everyday mental health issues in a relatable way. Why it’s recommended: It offers hope and proof that things can improve for those struggling podurama.com, delivered in an empathetic, stigma-busting tone. Where to Listen: Streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.

• Bryony Gordon’s Mad World – Intimate conversations about “getting unwell – and getting better” with British journalist Bryony Gordon podurama.com. Each episode features candid interviews with public figures or ordinary people about their mental health journeys, tackling issues from addiction to anxiety. Why it’s recommended: Bryony’s frank, compassionate approach breaks down mental health stigma – reminding listeners that vulnerability and seeking help are acts of strengthpodurama.com. Where to Listen: Available via The Telegraph website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others.

Neurodivergent-Led & Neurodiversity-Focused 

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• Squarepeg – A neurodiversity affirming podcast highlighting the lived experiences of late diagnosed autistic adults ndconnection.co.uk. Host: Amy Richards (UK), an autistic woman, creates a welcoming space for women and non binary autistic voices to share their journeys. Why it’s recommended: Centers neurodivergent perspectives and challenges stigma by amplifying first hand stories of embracing autism and unmasking in a supportive community ndconnection.co.uk. Where to Listen: Available on major platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) and via the Squarepeg community site.

• You’re Wrong About ADHD – An ADHD-focused podcast hosted by longtime friends Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick (UK radio presenters), who both were diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood ndconnection.co.uk. They delve into their personal experiences of living with ADHD, discussing the challenges and advantages from two contrasting perspectives (one host sees ADHD as a superpower, the other as a hindrance) ndconnection.co.uk. Why it’s recommended: It’s a neurodiversity-affirming show that provides honest, humorous insights and debunks common misconceptions about ADHD, helping listeners feel understood and empowered. Where to Listen: Available on Global Player, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps.

Counselling & Therapy (Ethical Practice & Reflections)

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• Counselling Tutor Podcast – A well regarded podcast for counselling students and practitioners in the UK. Hosts: Ken Kelly & Rory Lees-Oakes (UK). They examine counselling theory, ethics, and practice, delivering academic and CPD-related content in an easy-to-understand and often fun style podcast.feedspot.com. The podcast covers modalities like person centered therapy, CBT, TA and more, often tying discussions to BACP ethical standards. Why it’s recommended: It offers valuable clinical insights and “behind the scenes” reflections on therapy, while aligning with professional guidelines – making it useful for trainees and seasoned therapists alike. Where to Listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Counselling Tutor website.

• This Won’t Fix You A therapy inspired podcast created by BACP-accredited counsellor Nadine Pittam (based in Manchester, UK) ithriveedinburgh.org.uk. Nadine takes listeners beyond the therapy room to explore “what it is to be human,” sharing insightful metaphors and techniques from counseling in everyday terms podcast.feedspot.com. Why it’s recommended: Compassionate and trauma informed, this podcast presents helpful ways of viewing mental health challenges, all through a gentle, non jargony lens. It demystifies the therapeutic process for clients and offers fresh ideas to fellow practitioners. Where to Listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms (with episode transcripts on the official website).

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Trauma, Grief & Recovery

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• Griefcast – An award winning podcast dubbed “funny people talking about death,” hosted by British comedian Cariad Lloyd cruse.org.uk. Cariad, who herself lost her father young, talks with fellow comedians and artists about their experiences of loss and grief. Why it’s recommended: Despite the heavy topic, Griefcast uses warmth and humor to open up conversations about bereavement, making listeners feel less alone in their grief. It’s approachable yet deeply moving, aligning with a gentle, humanistic approach to grief support. Where to Listen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms.

• Grief Works – A podcast on navigating loss, hosted by Julia Samuel MBE  a renowned UK grief psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience cruse.org.uk. Each episode features stories from people who have experienced profound loss and survived, with Julia providing insight and compassion drawn from her therapy background cruse.org.uk. Why it’s recommended: Julia’s trauma-informed, empathetic approach offers both comfort and practical coping wisdom for those dealing with bereavement. The tone is gentle, validating and rooted in clinical expertise, reflecting BACP values of care. Where to Listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and via the Grief Works app/website.

• The Trauma Talks Podcast  A monthly UK podcast examining different trauma experiences each episode podcast.feedspot.com. Hosts: Jeremy Sachs and Katherine Cox (UK), who are joined by guests with lived experience of the specific trauma topic being discussed. The show explores the challenges of living with trauma, highlights work in the field (from frontline services to policy) and shares practical coping strategies podcast.feedspot.com. Notably, it avoids graphic details, focusing instead on education and support. Why it’s recommended: This podcast is highly inclusive and informative  an excellent resource for understanding trauma in a safe way. It embodies a trauma informed ethos by prioritizing emotional safety while offering hope and healing strategies. Where to Listen: Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Jeremy Sachs’ website.

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LGBTQ+ Identity & Mental Health

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• Bottoming – “The LGBTQ+ mental health podcast about rock bottoming and beyond,” co-hosted by Matthew Riley (an LGBTQ+ charity worker) and Brendan Geoghegan (a psychology student) in England bottomingpodcast.com. Born from the hosts’ personal mental health struggles, Bottoming tackles difficult topics (from coming-out anxiety to queer joy) with a dark, witty humor the only way they know how bottomingpodcast.com. Why it’s recommended: It shows that while anyone can have mental health issues, LGBTQ+ folks face unique challenges at times bottomingpodcast.com. The tone is candid yet hopeful using a few laughs and real talk to make tough conversations more accessible to a younger adult audience. Where to Listen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms.

• Are the Gays OK? A podcast dedicated to mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community, hosted by James Wilkinson and Stephen Griffiths (both based in Manchester, UK) arethegaysok.co.uk. Stephen is a therapist and James a digital marketer; together they share their experiences as gay men, covering topics like coming out, identity, shame, and sobriety. Why it’s recommended: The hosts’ honest and vulnerable storytelling aims to destigmatise mental health in the queer community arethegaysok.co.uk. They don’t shy away from difficult subjects, and their mix of personal insight and professional perspective makes this podcast supportive for LGBTQ+ listeners and informative for allies. Where to Listen: Available on Podcast.co, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming services (see the official website for links).

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Each of these podcasts has been selected for their professional, inclusive and trauma-informed approach to mental health. They are grounded in a UK therapeutic context many hosted by or featuring qualified practitioners – and align with values of openness, ethical practice and empathy. Whether you’re a client seeking relatable support or a practitioner looking for continued learning, these listens come highly recommended.