Sustainable

In psychological terms, it is the equivalent of teaching people how to fish rather than giving them fish to eat.

Effective

People with the skills taught in Talk for Health can be as effective in supporting themselves and others as trained therapists.

Good for wellbeing

It promotes wellbeing by virtue of the fact that people give as well as receiving support.

Good for community

It promotes social bonds and a sense of shared humanity – the relief of knowing that ‘I’m not the only one’.

Grayson Petty Ra, CBE is one of Britains best-known contemporary artists as well as an advocate for effective talking therapies.

Libby has joined the team as a Programme Manager, working as part of the Ops Team responsible for our T4H programmes and events, helping us to make sure they run smoothly.

Libby has previously worked in the charity sector, and is currently studying part-time towards her Psychotherapist qualification. Having grown up in Southeast Asia, Libby loves to go travelling, hiking and being outdoors.

Mike, previously a T4H Programme Graduate, is now working with us on a volunteer internship as a programme manager and will be helping with the operations team over the next 3 months.

In his spare time he likes to go road/mountain biking and is currently working his way through the Ottolenghi cookbook (Flavour).

Oliver, previously a T4H graduate and a volunteer for the Islington Town Hall Chair & Share group, has joined us as a Programme Manager.

He’ll be working to make sure things run smoothly behind the scenes. Passionate about mental health and wellbeing, Oliver also likes long city walks and is an avid fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, having flown out to Lisbon to attend the contest in 2018!

Roy Langmaid is a Psychologist, Physiotherapist and Author.

Lionel Joyce OBE, CBE is a former NHS Chief Executive, and pioneer of the Service User Empowerment movement.

Dr Diego Vitali is a clinical Psychologist and researcher, currently undertaking a PHD programme at Roehampton University.

Phillippa Perry UKCP is a Psychotherapist, Author and Broadcaster commited to demystifying psychotherapy.

Imitz Khaliq is a design expert and equal rights campaigner

Harriet Spicer is an expert in governance and strategy. She was a Founding Director of Virago Press, the feminist publishing company.

Adiran Hosford is a campaigner for better interpersonal communication and a sustainability (CRS) expert.

David Small was founder of Bakehouse LTS,Tesco’s largest in-store bakery and now supports charities and local enterprises. He tutors at school for Social Entrepreneurs.

Tumu is a Psychologist working in an NHS service and has previously worked for T4H as an Associate Trainer. She is Co-Director at Disabled Feminist Collective, Sisters of Frida