Lawrence Dallaglio

Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is ‘On The Sporting Couch’ with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom discussing how he recovered from family tragedy to become one of the best forwards of his generation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is ‘On The Sporting Couch’ with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom discussing how he recovered from family tragedy to become one of the best forwards of his generation. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Lawrence Dallaglio

Eniola Aluko

In a powerful and thought provoking episode England Lioness Eni Aluko discusses her identity, race issues and footballing success with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a powerful and thought provoking episode England Lioness Eni Aluko discusses her identity, race issues and footballing success with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Eniola Aluko

Andy Grant

This is a fascinating interview with Andy Grant. The ex-Royal Marine has broken world records as amputee athlete after coming close to losing his life in Afghanistan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a fascinating interview with Andy Grant. The ex-Royal Marine has broken world records as amputee athlete after coming close to losing his life in Afghanistan Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Andy Grant

Elise Christie

Elise Christie is 'On The Sporting Couch' in the conversation with Gary Bloom. The British Short-track Skater and World Champion has twice missed out on Winter Olympic medals in 2014 and 2018 due to disqualification, controversy, injury and sheer bad luck.In this revealing and shocking interview Elise reveals all about her depression, fear of failure, the incidents that led to her self-harming and her determination to compete for that elusive medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise Christie is 'On The Sporting Couch' in the conversation with Gary Bloom. The British Short-track Skater and World Champion has twice missed out on Winter Olympic medals in 2014 and 2018 due to disqualification, controversy, injury and sheer bad luck.In this revealing and shocking interview Elise reveals all about her depression, fear of failure, the incidents that led to her self-harming and her determination to compete for that elusive medal at the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Elise Christie

Steve Harmison

Two times Ashes winner Steve Harmison opens up to Gary Bloom about how he won his battle with depression and anxiety he suffered during and after his cricket career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two times Ashes winner Steve Harmison opens up to Gary Bloom about how he won his battle with depression and anxiety he suffered during and after his cricket career. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Steve Harmison

Colin Hendry

Premier League winner Colin Hendry is ‘On the Sporting Couch’ is in conversation with sports psychologist Gary Bloom discussing his struggle with alcohol and gambling following family tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier League winner Colin Hendry is ‘On the Sporting Couch’ is in conversation with sports psychologist Gary Bloom discussing his struggle with alcohol and gambling following family tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Colin Hendry

George Groves

‘On the Sporting Couch’ returns twith a revealing and fascinating episode with George Groves the former World Champion Boxer.George discusses the challenges faced in making it to the top, the struggle in coming to terms with his two defeats to Carl Froch and also his rivalry as an amateur with James Degale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘On the Sporting Couch’ returns twith a revealing and fascinating episode with George Groves the former World Champion Boxer.George discusses the challenges faced in making it to the top, the struggle in coming to terms with his two defeats to Carl Froch and also his rivalry as an amateur with James Degale. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: George Groves

David Cotterill

On the Sporting Couch’ returns to talkSPORT on Sunday 13th July at 8pm with a revealing and fascinating episode with two players that were part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-finals at the Euros in 2016. Winger David Cotterill and striker Simon Church chat with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom about their experiences with mental health issues and dealing with the highs and lows of career in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Sporting Couch’ returns to talkSPORT on Sunday 13th July at 8pm with a revealing and fascinating episode with two players that were part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-finals at the Euros in 2016. Winger David Cotterill and striker Simon Church chat with Sports Psychologist Gary Bloom about their experiences with mental health issues and dealing with the highs and lows of career in football. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: David Cotterill and Simon Church

Leon McKenzie

On the Sporting Couch with former professional Boxer and Footballer Leon McKenzie.A fascinating insight into his struggle with injuries, depression a spell in prison and how he's come through it all to be a leading voice in mental health issues in sport and beyond.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Sporting Couch with former professional Boxer and Footballer Leon McKenzie.A fascinating insight into his struggle with injuries, depression a spell in prison and how he's come through it all to be a leading voice in mental health issues in sport and beyond.   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Leon McKenzie

Ian Holloway

Ian Holloway gives TalkSPORT a fascinating insight into coming to terms with his anger issues as a player, the pressure of football management and being the father to 3 deaf daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Holloway gives TalkSPORT a fascinating insight into coming to terms with his anger issues as a player, the pressure of football management and being the father to 3 deaf daughters. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Ian Holloway

One in four of us will experience issues with our mental health, and sports men and women are no different.'On the Sporting Couch', hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom, is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues with sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake and share a therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles.Find more from talkSPORT at talkSPORT.com.740124 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One in four of us will experience issues with our mental health, and sports men and women are no different.'On the Sporting Couch', hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom, is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues with sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake and share a therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles.Find more from talkSPORT at <a href="http://talkSPORT.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">talkSPORT.com</a>.740124 Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch

Chris Lewis

The former England cricketer speaks openly about his struggles in life, including his time in prison and his mental well-being Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former England cricketer speaks openly about his struggles in life, including his time in prison and his mental well-being Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Chris Lewis

Mark Clattenburg

'On the Sporting Couch’ hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues in sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake an on-air therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. In this episode controversial referee Mark Clattenburg reveals the struggles he went through to make it to the top, from the career highs of officiating in a Champions League final, to the lows of being suspended from the Premier League and the decision to leave England, which ultimately cost him his place officiating at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'On the Sporting Couch’ hosted by sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom is a ground-breaking series of programmes that addresses mental health issues in sport. It features elite sportspeople who have been brave enough to undertake an on-air therapy session to talk candidly about their struggles. In this episode controversial referee Mark Clattenburg reveals the struggles he went through to make it to the top, from the career highs of officiating in a Champions League final, to the lows of being suspended from the Premier League and the decision to leave England, which ultimately cost him his place officiating at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch: Mark Clattenburg

Iwan Thomas

The former Olympic athlete who speaks about his struggles with depression following the end of his sporting career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Olympic athlete who speaks about his struggles with depression following the end of his sporting career Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Iwan Thomas

Keith Gillespie

Each episode of On the Sporting Couch tells an incredible story of determination in a sporting athlete. In this episode psychotherapist and sports broadcaster Gary Bloom talks to former Manchester United and Northern Ireland midfielder Keith Gillespie. Keith shares a frank insight into how he lost £7million to a gambling addiction.If you have been affected by any part of this programme, there are a number of organisations that could help you. They include...Mental Health Foundation020 7803 1101Improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning difficulties.Together020 7780 7300Supports people through mental health services.The Centre for Mental Health020 7827 8300Working to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.Depression Alliance 0845 123 2320Provides information and support to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy01455 883300Through the BACP you can find out more about counselling services in your area.PANDAS Foundation0843 28 98 401 (every day from 9am-8pm)PANDAS Foundation vision is to support every individual with pre (antenatal), postnatal depression or postnatal psychosis in England, Wales and Scotland. We campaign to raise awareness and remove the stigma. We provide our PANDAS Help Line, Support Groups offer online advice to all and much more. Citizens AdviceGives free confidential information and advice to help people sort out their money, legal, consumer and other problems.Support for children and young peopleYoung Minds020 7336 8445Provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.Childline 0800 1111Free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.NightlineListening, support and information service run by students for students.Other places you could go for supportAge Concern 0800 009966Infoline on issues relating to older people.Lesbian and Gay Switchboard020 7837 7324Provides information, support and referral services.Refugee Council020 7346 6700The UK’s largest organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers.Relate0300 100 1234Offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.Counselling DirectoryA free, confidential directory of trained, professional counsellors and therapists in the UK.Teacher Support Network08000 562 561 A 24/7 telephone support line which gives teachers access to professional coaches and counsellors 365 days a year. The network also campaigns for change within schools and education policy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each episode of On the Sporting Couch tells an incredible story of determination in a sporting athlete. In this episode psychotherapist and sports broadcaster Gary Bloom talks to former Manchester United and Northern Ireland midfielder Keith Gillespie. Keith shares a frank insight into how he lost £7million to a gambling addiction.If you have been affected by any part of this programme, there are a number of organisations that could help you. They include...<a href="http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Health Foundation</a>020 7803 1101Improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning difficulties.<a href="http://www.together-uk.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Together</a>020 7780 7300Supports people through mental health services.<a href="http://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Centre for Mental Health</a>020 7827 8300Working to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.<a href="http://www.depressionalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Depression Alliance</a> 0845 123 2320Provides information and support to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.<a href="http://http//www.bacp.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy</a>01455 883300Through the BACP you can find out more about counselling services in your area.<a href="http://www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PANDAS Foundation</a>0843 28 98 401 (every day from 9am-8pm)PANDAS Foundation vision is to support every individual with pre (antenatal), postnatal depression or postnatal psychosis in England, Wales and Scotland. We campaign to raise awareness and remove the stigma. We provide our PANDAS Help Line, Support Groups offer online advice to all and much more. <a href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizens Advice</a>Gives free confidential information and advice to help people sort out their money, legal, consumer and other problems.Support for children and young people<a href="http://www.youngminds.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young Minds</a>020 7336 8445Provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.<a href="https://www.childline.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Childline</a> 0800 1111Free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.<a href="http://nightline.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nightline</a>Listening, support and information service run by students for students.Other places you could go for support<a href="http://www.ageuk.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Age Concern</a> 0800 009966Infoline on issues relating to older people.<a href="http://www.llgs.org.uk/cgi-sys/defaultwebpage.cgi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesbian and Gay Switchboard</a>020 7837 7324Provides information, support and referral services.<a href="http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refugee Council</a>020 7346 6700The UK’s largest organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers.<a href="https://www.relate.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relate</a>0300 100 1234Offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.<a href="http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Counselling Directory</a>A free, confidential directory of trained, professional counsellors and therapists in the UK.<a href="https://www.educationsupportpartnership.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teacher Support Network</a>08000 562 561 A 24/7 telephone support line which gives teachers access to professional coaches and counsellors 365 days a year. The network also campaigns for change within schools and education policy... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch: Keith Gillespie

The former Tottenham footballer Jamie O'Hara opens up to On The Sporting Couch presenter Gary Bloom about his unfulfilled football career, his high profile celebrity marriage, a stint on Big Brother and how his life spiralled into depression.The midfielder also reveals how he turned his life around thanks to Harry Redknapp and his love of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Tottenham footballer Jamie O'Hara opens up to On The Sporting Couch presenter Gary Bloom about his unfulfilled football career, his high profile celebrity marriage, a stint on Big Brother and how his life spiralled into depression.The midfielder also reveals how he turned his life around thanks to Harry Redknapp and his love of football. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On The Sporting Couch: Jamie O'Hara

Chris Kirkland

​Chris Kirkland, the former Liverpool and England goalkeeper talks candidly about his problems with depression and the anxiety he suffered during his playing career, that left him contemplating suicide. Chris also describes how frustrated he became with life at Anfield and how he's managed to overcome the illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​Chris Kirkland, the former Liverpool and England goalkeeper talks candidly about his problems with depression and the anxiety he suffered during his playing career, that left him contemplating suicide. Chris also describes how frustrated he became with life at Anfield and how he's managed to overcome the illness. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch: Chris Kirkland

Nigel Owens

Sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom hears incredible stories of determination from sporting figures. In this episode rugby referee Nigel Owens speaks openly about coming to terms with his sexuality and battles with bulimia and depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom hears incredible stories of determination from sporting figures. In this episode rugby referee Nigel Owens speaks openly about coming to terms with his sexuality and battles with bulimia and depression. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch: Nigel Owens

James Wade

Darts star James Wade joins sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom to speak openly about living with bipolar disorder and ADHD and explain how this affects his life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darts star James Wade joins sports broadcaster and psychotherapist Gary Bloom to speak openly about living with bipolar disorder and ADHD and explain how this affects his life and career. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On the Sporting Couch: James Wade

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