Coping with Overwhelm: Strategies for Employees

by Marina Sabolova | Mar 13, 2024 | Corporate Wellbeing

In the fast-paced and demanding world of modern work, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s a heavy workload, tight deadlines, or a barrage of emails, the feeling of being swamped can quickly take its toll on our mental and emotional...

‘I became a psychotherapist not just to support people, but to find answers.’ An interview with Marina Sabolova, founder of OK Talk, Portishead

by Marina Sabolova | Mar 7, 2024 | Mental Health

Marina Sabolova had wanted to become a psychotherapist since she was a teenager. Determined to better understand herself and those closest to her, she left her home in Slovakia to study in Manchester, spending eight years in training. “I could see my mum struggling,...

It Is Good to Talk” Challenge: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Conversation

by Marina Sabolova | Feb 15, 2024 | Mental Health

In a fast-paced world where technology seems to rule our lives, Marina, the founder of OK Talk, wants to bring back something simple yet powerful: conversation. She remembers a time when she was young, feeling isolated with limited access to information and no one to...

Embrace the Power of Conversation: It’s Good to Talk in the Workplace

by Marina Sabolova | Feb 15, 2024 | Corporate Wellbeing

In today’s bustling workplaces, where deadlines loom and tasks pile up, the importance of communication often gets overlooked. However, Marina, the visionary founder of OK Talk, believes that fostering open dialogue in the workplace is not just...

Understanding Childhood OCD: When to Seek Professional Help

by Marina Sabolova | Feb 12, 2024 | Family Wellbeing

Parenting comes with its share of challenges, and when your child experiences obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can be particularly overwhelming. OCD in children manifests in various ways, from repetitive behaviours to intrusive thoughts, and as a parent,...