London in Mind

What does it actually take to lead well in the NHS? Not just to manage, but to truly lead, with humanity intact and purpose still burning, even when the pressure feels relentless? In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore sits down with Dr. Matt Walsh, whose remarkable career has taken him from GP to Chief Executive, for a conversation that is as honest as it is inspiring.

Dr. Walsh is a leader who has thought deeply about what it means to attend to people and why the quality of our listening and the...

What if the most powerful thing a healthcare team could do together isn't clinical at all but simply sitting down, slowing down, and actually talking about how they feel? In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore is joined by two guests who have spent their careers making that very thing possible: Dr. Anna Maratos, Trust Head of Psychotherapy at Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust, and Dr. Rachel O’Beney, consultant clinical psychologist, group analyst, and member of the Pressing Pause team.

Together, they trace the journey of reflective practice from something th...

What happens when it's not just the long hours that wear you down, but the gap between what you know is right and what the system allows you to do? In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore is joined by Dr. Esther Murray, a health psychologist with deep expertise in the wellbeing of healthcare professionals, for a conversation that gets to the heart of what it truly means to work on the front line.

This is an episode that goes beyond burnout as a label because as Dr. Murray so powerfully reminds us...

What if the single most powerful thing you could do for your patients starts with how safe your team feels at work? In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore sits down with Dr. Ryan Kemp, Honorary Professor of Clinical Practice and Director of Therapies at one of London's largest mental health trusts, for a conversation that goes far beyond the buzzword.

Together, they get under the skin of what psychological safety actually means in the real, high-pressure world of healthcare: not as a nice-to-have, but as the essential foundation on which great teams...

What does meaningful staff support in the NHS actually look like and why does it matter now more than ever?

In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore speaks with Dr. Harriet Conniff, a clinical psychologist with experience in paediatrics, adult health, and humanitarian work.

They explore the day-to-day realities for NHS staff working under relentless pressure, and what it really takes to care for the workforce in ways that are proactive, practical, and sustainable. Drawing on lessons from the pandemic and her experience leading wellbeing initiatives, Dr. Conniff shares why supporting...

What does it really mean to work in genuine partnership with people who have been on the receiving end of health and care services? And what needs to change for that to happen in a meaningful way?

In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore speaks with Nashiru Mamori, founder and director of Real Insight. Nash shares how his own experiences have shaped his understanding of co-production and why it requires far more than simply giving people a seat at the table.

Together, they discuss the barriers to true collaboration, the emotional...

Have you ever thought about the difference between equity and equality in healthcare, and why it really matters?

In this episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore speaks with Dr. Amrit Sachar, Joint Presidential Lead for Equity and Equality at the Royal College of Psychiatry.

They explore how systemic inequality directly shapes health outcomes in the UK with evidence showing that disadvantage can literally shorten lives. Together, they consider how psychologically informed approaches can create health and care environments where both staff and patients experience justice rather than harm.

Drawing on...

What happens when we stop separating mental and physical health and start treating people holistically?

In this second episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore speaks with Dr. Mark Barrington, Head of Psychological Services at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. With more than 30 years of experience in cancer and palliative care, Mark shares what he has learned about the crucial role of psychological care in improving health outcomes.

Together, they explore why a psychologically informed health and care system must recognise the inseparable links between mind, body, and lived experience, and...

In the very first episode of London in Mind, host Dr. Estelle Moore, Chair of PPN London, speaks with Dr. Adrian Whittington, National Clinical Lead for the Psychological Professions at NHS England.

Together, they explore what it means to move towards a psychologically informed NHS and why psychology must sit at the heart of healthcare. Adrian unpacks the “three big shifts” in the new Ten Year Health Plan for England, highlighting changes in prevention, digital innovation, and bringing care closer to home. He explains how psychological professionals are central to delivering this vision.

The conversation also...

Healthcare in London is transforming against unprecedented challenges, but are we fit for the future?

Join Dr. Estelle Moore, Chair of the Psychological Professions Network London, as she hosts London in Mind, a new podcast bringing together diverse voices from across the capital.

This series explores the biggest questions facing health and care today: