Ms Kate Maginnis Counsellor

I am a proud parent of 3 great kids, and although I am in a great place in my life now, like everyone, I too have had my share of challenges to face and overcome. In the past, I have suffered from depression and suicidal ideation. I have come through years of the many forms of domestic violence, relationship difficulties, single parenting challenges, financial difficulties, grief & loss of loved ones and had low self-worth and made it to the other side. I felt alone, and like it was hopeless in many of these periods in my life, I felt helpless and needed help but no one in my life at the time seemed to understand or could help me. After overcoming all those challenges, I found myself reflecting on the things I had been through, and I started thinking about others who may be going through similar situations as I did. It deeply saddened me to think of others suffering, feeling alone or hopeless. It was at that moment that I decided I wanted to be able to be there for others and to have the skills and knowledge to be able to help them see hope again, so I did my studies and became a counsellor. My genuine empathy for other people is what has driven my passion as a counsellor and will continue to drive it throughout the rest of my working career.