Kiri McLaughlin

Kiri is a counsellor and mental health facilitator based in Newtownabbey, delivering awareness, suicide prevention, and Mental Health First Aid training across organisations and in private practice. With nearly a decade of experience in training and two years in counselling, she is passionate about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and spreading kindness.

Inspired by her own experiences of mental health challenges, Kiri is dedicated to helping others recognise distress and connect with support. She values Fresh Minds Education’s compassionate ethos and believes that small acts of kindness and understanding can make a powerful difference in people’s lives.

“I believe in the magic of kindness. This motivates me in every part of my life and work. I find those ‘lightbulb’ moments the most rewarding – whether those are moments of ‘I can do this’“