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.

Beatriz Fernandez, our Operations Manager, makes sure our team delivers the highest service level. She says:

“People call me an Ops Ninja. An Ops Ninja gets goosebumps when perfection is revealed. I know - weird.

If you need something to work out, give me a shout. If you don’t know I’m there, you know everything is running smoothly.”

John has a passion for helping people support their mental health and wellbeing. He is a central member of the Talk for Health Operations team, organising the schedule of programmes and events, co-ordinating our volunteer team, and liaising with partners. As a Trainer he delivers the core Talk for Health programme.

John also chairs Talk for Health ongoing groups including the Walking Group. He is a trained walk leader and appreciates the mental health benefits of exercise and being in nature.

Beatriz is our Programme Manager. She works to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our events as well as to promote our opportunities within the community and Partner organisations.

I am the Operations Assistant at Talk for Health and responsible for participant communication, volunteer onboarding and social media and newsletter promotion, as well as assisting the team where I can on any ad-hoc projects.

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).

Roy Langmaid is a Psychologist, Physiotherapist and Author.

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.

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

Hugh worked in children’s services in the statutory and voluntary sectors for over 40 years and has an MBA in Public Services Administration.

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

Philip Breslin was Lead commissioner in Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Commissioning (DAMIC) at the Royal Borough of Greenwich and now tutors at the school of Social Entrepreneurs.

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.