Former NHS Mental Health Clinical Lead, Psychotherapist, Sunday Times Bestselling Author of ‘Ten To Zen’ & BBC Radio 5 Live Contributor

Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist and author best known for his globally acclaimed book Ten To Zen. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health sector, he is a former NHS Mental Health Clinical Lead and now runs a successful private practice in London. His work combines clinical expertise with practical tools that help people manage stress, improve focus and build emotional resilience in both their personal and professional lives.

He is also a regular contributor on BBC Radio 5 Live every Sunday evening, where he discusses mental health, wellbeing and coping strategies for modern life. His wide range of professional and life experiences has given him a deep understanding of how people respond to pressure, uncertainty and change. He focuses on practical, realistic approaches that people can use immediately in their daily routines and working environments.

Owen speaks on topics such as managing uncertainty, coping with change, bouncing back from setbacks, adjusting in times of crisis and finding hope in challenging periods. His talks are clear, engaging and highly practical, giving audiences tools they can use straight away. For example, he often shares simple techniques to manage anxiety in high pressure situations, which can be particularly valuable for teams working through organisational change or difficult periods.

His book Ten To Zen became a Sunday Times bestseller and reached number three on Amazon’s bestseller list, later being published in 13 countries and featured across major media outlets including BBC Radio, The Times and ITV News. Owen previously worked as a palliative care nurse and spent three years living in a monastery, experiences that shaped his approach to mental health and resilience. His second book, Ten Times Happier, was published in 2020.

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