Our amazing team of Group Facilitators.

Hi , I'm Kim and I'm facilitator for the Your Voice
peer support group's in Pool, for both the daytime & evening group's.

After working in the world of the performing arts I moved to Cornwall over 10 years ago and continued working within the NHS in mental health - now totalling over 15 years.

I have personally experienced some dark times that would have destroyed me if my work colleagues, friends and family hadn't put their arms around me, and even now to continue to work things through.. A work in progress.  

Not everyone is gifted with an understanding circle of friends and family. Its so important to get people talking and sharing by being part of a group that feels a bit like family.

Together, we have created a regular event; providing a confidential, inclusive, positive and safe environment to share experiences, set some goals, celebrate that small step forward, socialise and meet new friends.

A place to just be and ultimately to find your voice.

My coping mechanism is firmly set in creativity and crafting, teaching and participating. Helping others accomplish something they can be proud of.

We can all stand still, but just one step forward can change lives and open doors.

Let's make this happen, and thank you for letting me facilitate your group x
 

"Hi, I'm Stacey. I'm a mummy to  two young children and a wife to my husband, Chris.  

I like to think I'm a good friend to many and enjoy facilitating for Your Voice and meeting brave, beautiful women who are on their mental health journeys and become each others support network.

Join me in our safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for women to share stories, laugh and connect; whilst feeling empowered.

I can't wait to meet you,
Stacey. 

Hi, l'm Jo and l'm the facilitator for the Liskeard group which has been established for almost 2 years. Our group offers a lovely space for

women to come together and support each other.

Perhaps you are experiencing grief, anxiety, stress, low mood, loneliness or struggling with trauma. So many women have difficulties that they are facing &  I hope that together we can
create a space in which we can feel safe and supported to share our experiences.

Somewhere to have a chat, know that you are not alone, and hopefully have a bit of a laugh too!

It might be a daunting thought, coming along to a group like this, but there is no pressure to share anything that you do not want to. Everyone is welcome, and I promise to do all I can to
make you feel comfortable.

There really is something magical about women coming together to support one another. I am so
passionate about women's mental health and empowerment which comes from my own experiences of overcoming anorexia
and domestic abuse.

Your journey will be so different to mine,
but together we can share our experiences and support each other through both the tough times and the good!

I can't wait to meet you.

Jo
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Hi, I'm Jenny

I was very taken back to be asked to the group by our previous facilitator, Tammy. I have been a member from the very first Newquay group here & enjoy facilitating our friendly and welcoming group.

I want to take forward the sisterhood we have already built on, and help it grow. We are situated in a warm cozy cafe were it is a safe environment for you to chat and just be you. We always end up laughing about something by the end of group. 

I had never done anything like this before, but I have my own on-going mental health struggles as well as being a carer for my husband for the last 8 years.

I also volunteer in a community fridge twice a week helping the homeless and people in need of help. Along side that, I also visit elderly homes twice a week for a couple of hours where I sing and drink tea with the residents incase they are lonely that week, or need a laugh. 

Come to my group every over othrr Wednesday were you can grab a hot drink and cake or biscuits, and meet other women who know what it's like to live under the cloud of poor mental health. 

I look forward to seeing you. 

Jenny

Note from our Directors: What an incredible testament to see how far Jenny has come on her journey! We're very lucky to have her onboard with her huge sense of empathy, compassion and listening skills. 

Hi l'm Suzie, 

I'm the facilitator for the St Austell peer support group.

I am a BACP Registered Counsellor and I am passionate about creating a safe space, without judgement, to enable people to find their voice. 

Everybody has their own story and within our confidential, inclusive and empathic group, we can all learn from one another. 

Having suffered with my own mental health at times, your journey may be relatable to me and I will always listen and make sure you feel heard. 

During our regular events we can meet new friends whilst working towards a better way of living.

If you've been affected with poor mental health I hope to give you a warm welcome at our fortnightly groups.

See you soon,

Suzie

Hi, I'm Hailey and I'm meant to speak a little about myself but, I'm not very good at it, lol! What I AM good at is forgetting I'm more than just a mum!

I have two beautiful daughter's and my eldest is diagnosed ADHD and awaiting her ASD diagnosis. We have been in the "system" for over 8 years and what a frustrating time it's been!

We've had paper work lost, forms refused and my favourite..... when

the professional says "she's not that bad!"

This is such a lonely place for our kids but it's also the same for a parent. Its hard to prioritise yourself between the appointments, life and

dreading the school ringing! This is why I feel so passionate about our group!

It's hard to pick ourselves up after they've not had the birthday party invite or we've been judged at the school gate - and the professionals

always seem to bring it back to "parenting".

I want this space to be your "hot cup of coffee" or your "have you tried this?" 

It may feel like the loneliest place in the world but I promise you it's not and we are all walking a rocky path. So, let's walk it together ❤️ 

Hi all,

I'm Debi. I have been a wife, mother of 4, undertaken a midwifery degree at 44 with dyslexia ,dyspraxia and ADD and now I'm enjoying a busy retirement.

I will be happy to share my personal journey and offer peer support in our Newquay Menopause Maids group.

Every woman's journey is different as; is the journey through motherhood and parenting.  No right, wrongs just different paths options. Nothing is set in stone. If I have learnt anything in my journey through life is a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on can work miracles.

Hope to meet you soon.

Debi

Hi, I'm Jules and I'm fairly new to the team. 

My role within the group is to ensure that the group is inclusive, non judgemental and is welcoming for all women. 

The space created in the group will be one built on mutual trust and support - where issues and concerns about the menopausal experience can be shared in a confidential way, and where ideas and suggestions can be explored together.

I'm a mum to two daughters, both in their forties, and have three granddaughters. l have worked in the community, both for the NHS in mental health services and women's domestic abuse charities for many years, and feel  passionate about empowering women to make their own informed choices about their lives, their bodies and their healthcare.

Together we can achieve so much.