Support Services

Caroline is a  passionate advocate for improving mental and emotional wellbeing and believes that combating stigma and discrimination is vital in bringing about change.   She currently manages the Support Services Team, together with a large team of volunteers, in delivering support services across NI.  Before joining the staff team in 2015, Caroline was involved with AWARE NI for over 12 years as a Group Facilitator, Board Member and Company Secretary.  

Caroline is also a qualified counsellor/integrative therapist and she is a member of BACP. As well as her connection with the voluntary and community sector, Caroline’s experience of public and private sectors include a wide and varied career with HMRC and links with family business. Outside work Caroline enjoys traveling and loves to spend time with family and friends.

Cherry is the Support Services Officer in the Belfast Office at AWARE NI. She coordinates support groups and manages the recruitment and supervision of volunteers in her area. She also organises outreach events and manages AWARE NI's support calls and support mail. Cherry used to volunteer for AWARE NI as a support group facilitator for three years before joining the staff team in October 2014.  Her background is in adult and community education. 

Tabi joined AWARE NI in October 2024 after three years as a volunteer support group facilitator. She works alongside Cherry, coordinating support groups, recruiting and supervising volunteers and answering support calls. She recently attained a Masters in Applied Psychology (Mental Health & Psychological Therapies) from Ulster University.

Tabi is deeply passionate about equity and inclusion, particularly LGBTQ and neurodivergent issues. She has two spoiled cats. She loves to knit, read SFF, and play tabletop games with her friends in her spare time.