The Therapy Files

The Therapy Files is back. In the first episode of Series 5, Craig and Callum explore the complex and often heartbreaking subject of missing people. They discuss why people may go missing, the impact on families and loved ones, and the emotional weight of uncertainty when someone’s whereabouts are unknown. The episode looks at UK and global statistics, including the fact that someone is reported m...

TW: This episode alludes to violence and rape culture. Join us, Callum & Craig as we finally sit down after a long hiatus for Episode 31 as we delve into the intricate world of Incels, examining their origins, community dynamics, notable figures, and the ramifications of their beliefs. Incels, short for "Involuntary Celibates," predominantly consist of men congregating in online spac...

Get ready for another electrifying episode of The Therapy Files with Callum and Craig! It's a milestone moment as we celebrate our 30th episode with a bang. Join us as we sit down with the seasoned personal trainer, Calvin Williamson, for an eye-opening discussion on the connection between mental health and exercise. With his extensive experience and ongoing Physiotherapy qualification, Calvin...

We are back after what feels like far too long! Join Callum & Craig as they sit down in what was their February 2023 episode - better late than never, right? In this episode, they investigate disability and its impact on the counselling space. References used in this episode: Lefebvre, H. (1991). The Production of Space. Translated by Donald Nicholson-Smith. Blackwell Publishing. Reeves, A., I...

Well, hello, one and all. We wish you a happy Sunday, an extremely belated Merry Christmas, and a belated happy new year. Here at the Therapy Files, we’re starting the year off on a bit of a back foot – 2022 ended too quickly – in other words, in between managing our jobs and daily life, amongst a winter cold or two, we found ourselves somewhat surprised to be thrust unceremoniously into a new yea...

Join Callum & Craig for another episode of the Therapy Files.  In this episode, they consider Counsellors & Psychotherapists and their experiences of mental health.  As two individuals who have experience of mental illness, they consider their own personal views and reflect on how their lived experiences of mental health have positively impacted their work as a qualified therapis...

In this episode, join Callum & Craig as they sit down together to discuss what it's like being a trainee counsellor.  Callum being ther qualified one offers advice and support to Craig as he sets out on his trainee counselling journey - and to all those trainees listening in to the episode, of course as well as those who may be part of the general public or those who are toying with the i...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down again with Cathal Reid - a schoolteacher and men's mental health activist from Ireland.  This week, they examine Men's mental health support and Cathal & Craig share the story of how they discovered Mentell a national men's mental health charity based in Stockport, England, UK that promotes the notion that talking with other men can help.  As...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down for another episode of the Therapy Files Podcast. In this episode, they welcome Cathal Reid, as schoolteacher and a Men’s mental Health activist from Ireland. This episode looks at how the socially constructed concept of masculinity is tightly intertwined with mental health – it also examines some of the effects that masculinity has on one’s mental health....

Trigger warning: This episode comes to you with a trigger warning attached - this episode could be a challenging listen.  If you don't feel able to listen to this episode, we understand and we respect that. We believe in looking at the challenging topics and sharing important discussions.  We're feminists and we believe that that means looking at both sides of the coin. In this episode,...

Join Callum & Craig this week as they sit down, 'behind bars' and have a chat about the institutional space of the prison.  The duo consider important issues such as the history of prisons - how did they begin and are they what they are meant to be today? They also take a look at the benefits of the system as well as the inherent flaws.  How is gender impacted in prison? Moreover, wh...

Join Callum & Craig as theey sit down together again for another episode of The Therapy Files.  In this episode, the duo tackle the topic of The Death Penalty from an intersectional lens, looking at things like race, gender sexuality and history of the barbaric practice.  It's also worth noting that the episode considers the topic around the world and how it's impact has been viewed...

Join Callum and Craig this week for the continuation of our 'Asylums' episode.  In this episode, we take a look at the importance of person centered care within the mental health profession as the other side of the asylums of the past.  Now, treatment and care is so much better - although some would argue there's more work to do - there definitely is.  A short episode, giving you a...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down for the first time this year for episode 1 of Season 4!  On the Therapy files this episode, the duo consider the historic approach to mental health care and the impact it had on those who lived through it.  The first segment of a of a two-part episode, this promises to be an insightful discussion. Do please, pull up a chair and join us! References...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down for the final time in 2021.  In this final episode of the year, they consider the importance of recognising and understanding invisable disabilities and illnesses.  This episode is part of the Therapy Files Podcast Mini Series on Disability. Do make sure you check out the other episodes too! All that remains is for us to wish you a very Merry Chri...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down with proud Feminist Disability Activist, Charlotte Faragher and discuss the perceptions surrounding that unspoken taboo - as society would have it - of Dis/Ability & Sex.  Over the next 40 or so minutes, you'll hear honesty and frank discussion about this topic and how it feels as a person with a disability to be seen as 'othered' and different. &n...

This week, join Callum & craig as they sit down for part 2 of Callum's interview with Craig where he's in the hot seat considering questions put to him around the topic of disability and lived experience of it.  In this episode, discussion turns to real life examples of Ableism & Disablism along with some anecdotal recalls of being stuck on trains!  The duo also consider language...

Join Callum & Craig as Callum puts Craig in the hot-seat and interviews him about all things dis/Ability.  A personal and in-depth look at Craig's experiences around living with a disability - part one of this interview promises to be thought provoking and it offers up some of the challenges and issues that individuals still face from society when living with a disability in the 21st Cent...

Join Callum & Craig as they sit down with Dr. Peter Blundell of #TherapistsConnect to discuss the notion of Boundaries.  In this episode we cover questions such as: What are boundaries? Why do we need them in our lives? What is the importance of them within Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dr Peter Blundell is one of the founders of #TherapistsConnect, the director of Open Voices a hybrid...

Join Callum & Craig as they settle down for another episode of The Therapy Files Podcast. This week, they explore the notion of Cults.  What is a cult? Are they good or bad? Is there a place for them in today's modern world?  Find out the answers to all these questions and many more, only on The Therapy Files! Visit the following organisations for support if you need it after listeni...

Join Callum & Craig as they return to their seats behind the microphone and prepare for a brand new series of The Therapy Files Podcast. In this episode, they take a deep dive into the underworld of organised crime - from the Gambino family of America to the Cray Twins of London Town.  They consider the following: What Is organised crime? How did it start and what are its consequences? Is...

We're excited to announce that season 3 is on the way soon!

Join Callum and Craig as they ponder the topic of Dictators.  Who are they? Where are they?  How many are there in the world at the moment? What is life like under their regimes? We consider all of this and more, with some lighter comedy moments thrown in on what is a sombre, yet relaxed vibe on the final episode of season 2. Rest assured though - we will be back for season 3 going forwards.  Keep...

Join Callum and Craig as they welcome Marilyn Misandry a - Trans, Fat, and DJing Drag Queen and activist - as they discuss the idea of Fat Liberation and why it's vital that the word 'Fat' begins to be reclaimed as a positive term rather than one which has negative connotations attached to it.  Having Marilyn on this episode was an absolute delight - she was a no-holds barred kind of interviewee a...

Join Callum & Craig as they return from their short podcast hiatus ready and raring to go. In this episode, they open up a discussion surrounding suicidal thoughts, ideation and the completion of suicide. We understand that this episode may be a challenging listen; and we respect that, and if you need to listen to the podcast in more than one sitting, that’s absolutely fine. Or even if you’d l...