Best 36 UK Psychology Podcasts

Are you a mental health professional with a feeling in the pit of your stomach that the system is BROKEN?Did you start your training full of ideas about changing the landscape of mental health for the better but now you find you are so busy seeing people in crisis that you don't have time to do any of it?Do you KNOW that we need to get out of our therapy rooms and start reaching people in other ways? Do you KNOW that the key to better mental health is prevention not crisis management?If you do then join me for a mix practical skills, strategies and inspirational interviews with psychologists and therapists just like you who are using their skills to do BIG things way beyond the therapy room. Prepare to get your 'trainee spirit' back. more

Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. WHY LISTEN? Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it? This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you're navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change. WHAT YOU'LL GET Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism. Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn't have to be. We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system. WHAT YOU DON'T GET No pseudoscience. No oversimplified 'hacks.' No hustle porn. Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health. THE APPROACH Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development. Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life. YOUR HOST I'm Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives. This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation. PREMIUM Go ad-free and access exclusive content, AMAs, and our community Discord. Growth Mindset Premium PAST SERIES Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum. Past series: — Psychology vs Stoicism — Time Management for Busy Mortals — Independence and Knowing Yourself — Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking — Psychology of Connection and Relationships — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets — Addiction and Behaviour Change — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline more

My Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We'll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving! My Pocket Psych is brought to you by WorkLifePsych Ltd and hosted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon, a Chartered Psychologist and coach. more

Modern Mindset investigates how our beliefs, values, and psychology influences our modern life and emotions. From business and finance to relationships and communication, we talk to experts from around the world to provide practical ways in which psychology and mindset can give you the edge in the minefield of modern life. more

Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top!A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion.Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other.I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives. Come and join me and my guests as we hear their heartfelt and inspiring stories and help you learn how to apply psychological principles to manage your wellbeing following adversity.We will cover sleep, grief and loss, disability, mental health, injury, trauma, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, setbacks, financial adversity, stigma and much more.Life throws a lot our way but with hope, resilience, compassion and a toolkit of coping skills- we've got this! Find out more about me: https://drtara.co.uk/ more

Grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. The name People Soup comes from a quote by Abraham Maslow: 'A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting.' I've always loved that idea because creativity isn't confined to art. It shows up in how we live, work, lead and relate to one another. Work often feels like a soup: a rich, sometimes bewildering mix of people, personalities, decisions, pressures, relationships and unexpected challenges. Every day we're trying to make sense of the ingredients in front of us. Behavioural science doesn't make work simple, but it does give us better ways of responding to complexity. It offers practical ideas, evidence-based tools and skills that help us respond more effectively—to ourselves, to other people and to the situations we face. That's what People Soup is all about. Whether it's a conversation with a guest or a short solo episode, People Soup explores how behavioural science—and particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—can help us lead and work with greater intention, developing the psychological flexibility and practical wisdom to navigate whatever life throws our way. more

Psychology in the Classroom: bridging the gap between educational science and daily teaching practice. Hosted by Lucinda Powell, the show provides expert insights in education by translating complex educational psychology into actionable, science for educators. Through high-level education expert interviews, listeners gain access to the latest findings in the science of learning, including evidence-based revision strategies and methods for creating an effective classroom environment. If you are looking for psychological education tools to improve student outcomes, this podcast delivers a mix of theory deep-dives and educational myth busting. more

The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience. more

The Performance Mindset Podcast explores the psychology of high performance. From mindset shifts and leadership calls to the personal turning points that change everything, each episode digs into what it really takes to think, lead, and perform at your best. Blending bold insights with real stories, it brings performance psychology to life in a way that's practical, human, and built to help you grow. Hosted by Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay, co-founders of Mindflick. more

🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what's really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn't just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn't go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time). Whether you're an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you. If you value the show please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. more

Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken from HM Prison and Probation Service Psychology team interview colleagues who do vitally important work in prisons across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Learn about Personal Construct Psychology (PCP)and how to use it in your work with Heather Moran, educational and clinical psychologist. Heather has worked with young people and professionals in a variety of roles over the past 40 years and has developed techniques for use in therapy, counselling and coaching sessions. She is trying to bring PCP to people who might not have come across it before, as well as to support the development of those who want to hone their skills with children, young people and adults. You can find out more about her work at drawingtheidealself.co.uk. more

POW is the Psychology of Work podcast from the Association for Business Psychology. In this podcast we give you the latest explosive insights from some of the brightest thinkers - and doers - in the field of business psychology. Episodes cover topics such as the rise of the gig economy, leadership, personality, and assessment, and include interviews with small business 'tsar' Emma Jones MBE, Chief Executive of the RSA Matthew Taylor, the journalist James Bloodworth, and business psychology pioneer Professor Peter Saville. more

Welcome to our podcast around the mental side of performance, both in sport and business. Your hosts are Greg Parry from Arcope and George Mitchell from FocusPerform. Here we will speak to a variety of guests such as sportspeople, sports psychologists, members of the army, businesspeople, so basically anywhere where psychology can be applied to mental health and performance. We are hoping to shed a light on what it is like to work in performance psychology and how it can be applied to the individual and the real world. www.arcope.co.ukwww.focusperform.co.uk more

What is a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)? And what does it look like across the worlds of sport, business, the military, education, the performing arts and many other performance fields? With 19 years working in marketing strategy for blue chip companies and 11 years training towards Sports and Performance Psychology chartership ( CPsychol - achieved in Jan 2024), I am seeking to find what each domain can learn from the other. To do so, I'm speaking to high performance experts, psychologists and those at the forefront of leadership, teamwork and organisational psychology research. #SliceofPIE Website: www.petejackson.co.uk more

Dr Austin Aloysius Tay is the Founder and Principal Consultant of OmniPsi Consulting (www.omnipsi.com), an organisational psychology practice bridging Asia and the UK. A Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and Fellow of both the British Psychological Society and the Hong Kong Psychological Society, he holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology and an LLM in International and Commercial Law, and is an ICF PCC Coach, EMCC Senior Practitioner, and ACT Practitioner. With over 30 years of commercial experience across pharma, financial services, FMCG, legal, telecoms, and international NGOs, Austin works across workplace psychology, psychometrics and assessment, leadership effectiveness, workplace bullying, evidence-based coaching, outplacement services, and ACT. In each episode of PsychChat, Austin explores the psychology of work through a practitioner's lens, offering research-backed insight for leaders, HR professionals, and coaches navigating the complexities of modern organisational life. Email ****@omnipsi.com or connect via X @psych_chat with comments or suggestions. more

Psychic Investigations:exploring the weird British Isles

Mastering trading is not about mastering markets but mastering yourself. The AlphaMind Podcast focuses on the 'Trader Self'. We look at the person doing the trading, their interactions with the market, the impact the market has on them, and the skills, actions and activities needed to navigate their way through the complex and uncertain terrain of financial, commodity, energy and crypto markets. more

PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real life. Just how should we live, according to psychology? We speak to psychologists about their research and whether they apply what they've discovered in their own lives. more

Chatting with incredible minds about the psychology of our everyday world. Join Paul Davies, behavioural psychologist, as chats with guests about the mechanisms of human behaviour and the motivations behind people's actions. more

The political psychology podcast where Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds. In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Mind Kind is a podcast to support resilience and motivation in self care and mental health through education, discussion and reflection. We will always aim to give you actions you can consider for your own wellbeing. In the first series Dr. North answered questions sent in by parents based on the book Mind Kind Your Child's Mental Health. In the second series she discussed the impact of adoption and addressed some of the challenges faced by both adopted adults and relatives affected by adoption. In the third series we turn our attention to mental health and wellbeing for both children, families and adults. Jo brings in experts from various fields to help us live our best lives. In Season 4 Jo has turned her attention to Foodsane ( www.foodsane.co.uk ) in which she explores the impact of nutrition on the mind and wellbeing as well as finding optimum strategies to help with metabolic disorder and weight gain problems. The season is based around her book Foodsane which is available on Amazon in which she draws on science and personal experience to outline a way forward. Do join us on the Foodsane community and experience Jo's leadership in helping clients to move from Foodpain to Foodsane. Jo is a Doctor of Psychotherapy with many years of experience. She is not a medical doctor or clinical psychologist. Mind Kind is intended to inspire and motivate possibilities in personal development but is not a diagnostic or prescriptive tool. If you have concerns about your mental health please go to your medical professional. In the UK dial 999 in an emergency and in other parts of the world contact your health service or reach out to someone who can support you and keep you safe. At all times put your safety first. Subscribe to this Mind Kind podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Link to the Mind Kind book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Kind-Childs-Mental-Health/dp/1925335941 Link to Mind Kind Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mindkindpodcast You can also access Mind Kind podcast on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHMZ_7uAcb3VtOGGZb-48Q The podcasts in this series were edited by Tamsin Carter of Pynto Ltd. If you are looking for a podcast editor, please get in touch: ****@pynto.com more

All about the Psychology department at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), UK. We are 1st in the Kent region in the subject area of Psychology (NSS, 2023). 🎧 Hear from our students about what it is like studying BSc and MSc in Psychology at CCCU.🎧 Hear from our alumni about what they are doing career-wise and how Psychology at CCCU helped them get there.🎧 Hear from our staff members about their interests and research in Psychology. more

Join Dr Laura Williams, Clinical Psychologist, on a journey to know you own psychology better, influence all the areas of your life and achieve more meaning, freedom and purpose. Doctor Williams has over over 17 years experience working within applied psychology. After losing her husband suddenly in 2018, she embarked on a new way of living and working. Today she is a private therapist, digital course creator, mum to 5 and a bestselling author. Doctor Williams has previously worked in specialist services in the NHS and in various Scottish prisons. Recently she contributed to both ITV and Channel 4 documentaries on the subject of morbid obesity. Doctor Williams specialises in trauma. If you want to raise your self-awareness and understand your own psychological story, then this is the podcast for you. Find out more at www.drlaurawilliams.com. more

A UK based podcast for any one who wants to hear about the career journey's of black psychologists who have followed varied routes after qualifications in psychology. The podcast will also showcase careers and stories about applying psychology to a variety of different settings from people from Asian and underrepresented groups. It also offers analysis of social issues including, race, ethnicity, gender and class. more

A place to nerd-out about psychodynamic theory, books, and ideas.

PsychBites is the podcast for education professionals that aims to bridge the gap between educational psychology research and day-to-day practice with children and young people. Hosted by trainee educational psychologists Laura Chapman, Ellyn Berman-Jones and Lauren Bratton, each episode features a guest educational psychologist discussing their specialist area of research in a bite-size, digestible way that offers food for thought for all professionals working in education. You can find us at: Instagram: psychbitespod X / Twitter: @psychbitespod LinkedIn: psychbites-podcast Bluesky: @psychbites.bsky.social more

For visionaries, trailblazers, and evolving souls ready to lead from wholeness. Dr. Rathika Marsh, The Spiritual Psychologist, blends 17+ years of psychology, spirituality, and embodied healing to guide deep transformation. Her Freedom Expansion Method has helped hundreds heal trauma, expand, and embody power. Each episode blends practical psychology with spiritual depth, offering tools for embodied leadership and conscious evolution. Featured in Psychologies, Stylist, and leading wellness podcasts. Founder of The Academy of Healing and creator of transformational experiences worldwide. more

Psyched is a psychology podcast hosted by Poppy Hulbert and Dr Tess Maguire, which aims to bridge the gap between current research in psychology, and people's lived experiences of mental health problems or working in the field of psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Deep dive into strengths-based psychologist and Strengthscope founder, Dr Paul Brewerton's mind for insights on human behaviour in the world of work, helping you get the most from work and from life, every day. A series of bi-weekly podcasts to help you transform your understanding of individuals and how to help them reach their best performance. Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook Learn more about Strengthscope: https://www.strengthscope.com/ more

A Psychology, Behaviour Change, and Mental Health podcast, hosted by Joe O'Brien featuring guests who are psychology and health experts within their field. more

Transformative conversations about misunderstandings of psychology

Discover the antidote to 'wellbeing washing' with our podcast! Hosted by Sheila Lord from BMR Health and Wellbeing and Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst, a Chartered Psychologist specializing in Psychological Health, Safety, and Wellbeing at work. Join us as we delve into the core of real workplace wellbeing, moving beyond mere add-ons to integrate good work practices throughout your organisation. We explore psychological health and safety's significance and offer actionable steps for businesses to elevate their wellbeing support with a practical and proactive approach. Each week, we're joined by guests from HR, academia, health and safety, and senior business leadership, sharing their valuable experiences and insights. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or dedicated to fostering a healthy work environment, this podcast is for you. more

Agents of Hope is a podcast for anyone interested in Education, Psychology and social issues. Hosted by Dr. Tim Cox and other guest hosts from the EP world, the podcast aims to engage in long-form critical discussion about issues that arise in the field of applied psychology. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @timceducation more

Are you ready to cultivate a healthy brain for a mentally healthy and happy life? Each week, neuroscientist, Dr Ben Webb, and clinical psychologist, Dr Zoe Webb, reveal their best brain and psychological tips, strategies and mindsets to empower women to take to control of their brain health and well-being. Teaching you to how to cultivate a healthy brain and nurture your loved one's brains by eating the right foods, moving the body, managing medical risks, managing hormonal changes, resting and sleeping, developing a curious mind and staying connected - Better Brain, Better You breaks it all down with new episodes every week. more

A weekly podcast involving engaging discussions centered around Psychological Science with distinguished guests. more