Meet our group facilitators
Linda Rowland
Belmont Group Facilitator & Network Co-ordinator
Linda deeply respects those she works with and loves to see them courageously tackle and overcome challenging problems such as addiction, suicidal thinking and post-traumatic stress.
Linda is a qualified psychologist who works at ATUNE Health Centres, alongside coordinating the Depression and Hope network and running the Belmont group. She has worked as a psychologist across three states in Australia with a diverse range of client groups, and she is passionate about helping people get 'unstuck' and move toward full mental health and well-being.
Linda is a mum of three and loves to be outside at the beach, bush or ski fields. In winter, you might find her curled beside the fire with a cat and a glass of red wine.
Contact Linda at depression.hope.nsw@gmail.com
Karen Thorpe
Charlestown Group Facilitator
Karen has always sought ways to support the community and make a difference in situations of need so that people are empowered to live independent and fulfilled lives. In running the group, she is very capably supported by a team, some of whom have lived experience in the journey of overcoming anxiety and depression. The group is caring, warm and supportive and welcomes new members.
Karen is the Director of the Victory Centre and facilitator of the Depression & Hope Women’s Support Group Charlestown.
She is married to Allen (another facilitator in our network); they have 4 married children and 8 grandchildren. They enjoy spending time enjoying our local lake and beaches.
Contact Karen at karen.thorpe@c3victory.org.au