Our vision at OK Talk is to provide the highest standard of care, utilising evidence-based mental health practices while striving towards clinical excellence, compassionate care and professional integrity.
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Who we are
OK Talk is a holistic mental health initiative, which has become the pioneer of mental health awareness in Somerset and neighbouring counties. Since its inception, OK Talk aims to create an ecosystem where people with mental health concerns receive professional support with confidentiality.
With the help of holistic support, interventions and treatments that are world-class and multi-disciplinary, OK Talk is dedicated to ending the stigma associated with mental health.
OK Talk is an online, telephone and an in-person that provides evidence-based mental health support for clients in the UK.
Our Values
Recognise Individuality
Each of our clients have different strengths, abilities and are on different paths. We acknowledge that and personalise our service accordingly.
Promote Individual Growth
We enable our clients to recognise and help realise their full potential.
Serve with Passion
We deeply believe in the work we do, which enables us to provide our clients with differentiated services. We treat everyone with dignity in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential manner.
How we serve
Marina is a seasoned counsellor with over seven years of experience. She gets involved in every step of each case and conducts the counselling sessions. She is also assisted by a team of experienced associates across different locations and services.
What we do
We assess and treat mental and emotional health disorders, relationship issues and life challenges. Through various methods of counselling and psychotherapy, we work with our clients to develop meaningful behavioural changes. We also offer coping strategies for navigating life’s struggles.
Our endeavour is to provide support and guidance in our client’s life. We do this by working with our client to identify triggers, cope with negative emotions and reduce symptoms in order to improve individual’s quality of life.
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Meet Marina
Meet Marina Sabolova, the visionary founder of OK Talk Wellbeing Services. With over nine years of experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist and happiness coach,
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