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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

Mental Health Leadership with Neil Costello

from The Hidden Currents Podcast · host Paraic Mac Donnchadha

In this episode of the Hidden Currents podcast, host Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Neil Costello, founder and Managing Director of BetterCare Mental Health Services, about the vital role trust and compassion play in delivering effective mental health care. Neil shares how his background in psychotherapy and business inspired him to build a sustainable private mental health service focused on reducing wait times and providing fast, confidential support for people across Ireland. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing humanity with business growth, the importance of strong relationships in healthcare, and how BetterCare Mental Health Services continues to expand through a mission-driven, client-centered approach. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project. We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness. To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

In this episode of the Hidden Currents podcast, host Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Neil Costello, founder and Managing Director of BetterCare Mental Health Services, about the vital role trust and compassion play in delivering effective mental health care. Neil shares how his background in psychotherapy and business inspired him to build a sustainable private mental health service focused on reducing wait times and providing fast, confidential support for people across Ireland. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing humanity with business growth, the importance of strong relationships in healthcare, and how BetterCare Mental Health Services continues to expand through a mission-driven, client-centered approach. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project.We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness.To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com

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