Martina Witter - Speaker

Martina Witter is a leading figure in workplace wellbeing and resilience, with over 20 years of experience in mental health and cognitive behavioural therapy. Martina works closely with HR managers and executives to help them and their teams improve productivity while reducing stress. As the founder of Black Mental Wealth and co-founder of the Black Women in Business and Professionals Network, she champions diversity and inclusivity in mental health support.

Martina's personal story of resilience began with the loss of her mother during her final year at university. This experience deeply influenced her passion for emotional wellbeing and has shaped her career as a mental health professional. Whether it's delivering psychological therapy, corporate wellbeing training, or through her book Resilience in the Workplace, Martina’s work provides actionable strategies to navigate pressure and develop emotional resilience.

She is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a BSc in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Practice from the University of Manchester.  Martina’s experience includes delivering therapy, corporate training, and wellbeing initiatives across various sectors.

Her Rivers to Resilience podcast, where she shares personal and guest stories of resilience, has further solidified her as an inspiring voice in her field. Martina has also been featured in prominent publications like HuffPost and Thrive Global, and frequently appears on BBC Radio Manchester. Through her dynamic and empathetic speaking style, she engages audiences with practical strategies and deep insights into mental health and wellbeing.