Sarahanne Thompson

Year started working: I started my role as Counsellor and Family worker in The BlueHouses August 2022.

What do you love about your job: I love that my job has so many different aspects. In the space of one day I can be a Counsellor, a running partner, a DIY expert (I wish), a fitness freak and a support worker! So many different hats and so many ways to draw close to the women in this community. I love building relationships with the incredible women in Ballysillan and I love that I can listen, care, support and counsel them.

What you love about Ballysillan: I love that when trust is built, the people in this community welcome you completely – into their lives, their family life, their ups and downs- such a privilege to do life with these incredible people!

Favourite activity to do in the centre: Fitness class

Favourite item from tuck shop: Galaxy Caramel

Tell us about you and what you like to do outside of work (family, hobbies):
Outside of work I am a very busy mum to my four kids Koen, Anna, Taleya and Charis as well as being step mum to Eve, Joel and Finn! Outside of taxiing and watching them play sports, I love a wee run, seeing family, friends, and hanging out with Pete (which usually involves getting engrossed in some series on Netflix whilst eating a really good packet of cheese and onion crisps).