If your mind is swamped by thoughts, try focusing your attention on one of the audio resources below. Alternatively, find a sound to soothe your mood or a course to help you manage your wellbeing.

#1

Sleep Orbit

An ASMR app allowing you to create your own personal soundscapes from a library of unique sounds to aid with sleep and relaxation.

Benefits:

The free version has a good amount of features
You can import your own audio files
The shutdown timer is useful for going to sleep
Works offline

Considerations:

£4.39 for premium
You need to use headphones

Considerations:

£4.39 for premium
You need to use headphones

#2

Brain.fm

Brain.fm provides music designed to enhance focus, relaxation, meditation and sleep within 10-15 minutes of use.

Benefits:

10 free sessions
Evidence-based
The tool has a simple layout and is easy to navigate
The sounds are tailored to you
Available on your browser or as an app
Downloadable for offline use

Considerations:

Pro version available from £6.99/month
Offers in-app purchases

Considerations:

Pro version available from £6.99/month
Offers in-app purchases

#3

Live Happy Podcast

A weekly podcast offering scientific tips and ideas on how to lead a happier, more meaningful life through interviews with wellbeing thought-leaders and medical professionals.

Benefits:

Free
New episodes are released every week
You can set a sleep timer
Downloadable for offline use
Available on your browser or as an app

Considerations:

Speakers vary and are not always clinical experts

Considerations:

Speakers vary and are not always clinical experts

#4

DARE - Rapid Relief Programme

An online programme designed to enable fast recovery from anxiety and panic attacks through videos and audio tracks.

Benefits:

Full refund if you're not satisfied after 90 days
No time limit
Downloadable for offline use

Considerations:

£49.99 for full course
Committing to regular practice will give you the best results

Considerations:

£49.99 for full course
Committing to regular practice will give you the best results

#5

Cove

An app that allows you to create music to capture your mood and express how you feel.

Benefits:

Free
Create a music library of your different moods
You can express yourself in an alternative way
Cove is interactive and fun to use

Considerations:

There are a limited range of moods to choose from
The abstract design requires a bit of 'playing around with' to get used to
For iOS devices only

Considerations:

There are a limited range of moods to choose from
The abstract design requires a bit of 'playing around with' to get used to
For iOS devices only

#6

Calm

A mindfulness and meditation app offering guided meditations, breathing programmes and 'Sleep Stories' to help de-stress and clear the mind.

Benefits:

Free trial available
Good for beginners who don't know where to start
Daily reminders to keep you on track

Considerations:

£9.99/month or £44.99/year for premium
You have to enter payment details before you can access the free trial

Considerations:

£9.99/month or £44.99/year for premium
You have to enter payment details before you can access the free trial

#7

Noisli

A website and app that allows you to select from a range of natural sounds to create a pleasant environment for productivity, sleep or relaxation.

Benefits:

Free
The tool has a simple layout and is easy to navigate
Available online, as an app, or as a Chrome extension

Considerations:

There's a limited range of sounds

Considerations:

There's a limited range of sounds

#1

Sleep Orbit

An ASMR app allowing you to create your own personal soundscapes from a library of unique sounds to aid with sleep and relaxation.

Benefits:

The free version has a good amount of features
You can import your own audio files
The shutdown timer is useful for going to sleep
Works offline

Considerations:

£4.39 for premium
You need to use headphones

Considerations:

£4.39 for premium
You need to use headphones

#2

Brain.fm

Brain.fm provides music designed to enhance focus, relaxation, meditation and sleep within 10-15 minutes of use.

Benefits:

10 free sessions
Evidence-based
The tool has a simple layout and is easy to navigate
The sounds are tailored to you
Available on your browser or as an app
Downloadable for offline use

Considerations:

Pro version available from £6.99/month
Offers in-app purchases

Considerations:

Pro version available from £6.99/month
Offers in-app purchases

#3

Live Happy Podcast

A weekly podcast offering scientific tips and ideas on how to lead a happier, more meaningful life through interviews with wellbeing thought-leaders and medical professionals.

Benefits:

Free
New episodes are released every week
You can set a sleep timer
Downloadable for offline use
Available on your browser or as an app

Considerations:

Speakers vary and are not always clinical experts

Considerations:

Speakers vary and are not always clinical experts

#4

DARE - Rapid Relief Programme

An online programme designed to enable fast recovery from anxiety and panic attacks through videos and audio tracks.

Benefits:

Full refund if you're not satisfied after 90 days
No time limit
Downloadable for offline use

Considerations:

£49.99 for full course
Committing to regular practice will give you the best results

Considerations:

£49.99 for full course
Committing to regular practice will give you the best results

#5

Cove

An app that allows you to create music to capture your mood and express how you feel.

Benefits:

Free
Create a music library of your different moods
You can express yourself in an alternative way
Cove is interactive and fun to use

Considerations:

There are a limited range of moods to choose from
The abstract design requires a bit of 'playing around with' to get used to
For iOS devices only

Considerations:

There are a limited range of moods to choose from
The abstract design requires a bit of 'playing around with' to get used to
For iOS devices only

#6

Calm

A mindfulness and meditation app offering guided meditations, breathing programmes and 'Sleep Stories' to help de-stress and clear the mind.

Benefits:

Free trial available
Good for beginners who don't know where to start
Daily reminders to keep you on track

Considerations:

£9.99/month or £44.99/year for premium
You have to enter payment details before you can access the free trial

Considerations:

£9.99/month or £44.99/year for premium
You have to enter payment details before you can access the free trial

#7

Noisli

A website and app that allows you to select from a range of natural sounds to create a pleasant environment for productivity, sleep or relaxation.

Benefits:

Free
The tool has a simple layout and is easy to navigate
Available online, as an app, or as a Chrome extension

Considerations:

There's a limited range of sounds

Considerations:

There's a limited range of sounds

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Sleep Orbit

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Brain.fm

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Live Happy Podcast

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DARE - Rapid Relief Programme

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Cove

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Calm

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Noisli

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Sleep Orbit

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Brain.fm

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Live Happy Podcast

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DARE - Rapid Relief Programme

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Cove

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Calm

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Noisli

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