About Veronique

Counsellor

I was born and raised in a well-known suburb of George. My school career started in 1995 at Heidedal Primary School, and I matriculated at George High School in 2006. I am 17-years happily married to an amazing husband, and proud mother to three adorable boys. My life story is one of hope and faith. Compassion and empathy for my fellow citizens has always been part of my inherent moral composition, and I forever had this inner desire to influence and contribute positively to the lives of individuals, families, groups, couples, and society at large. This inner desire encouraged me to become actively involved in society which paved the way for me to start as a volunteer in Famsa Outeniqua’s after-hours victim support program, in 2023. My journey as a counsellor commenced in August 2023, where I provided satellite counselling services to several communities. I started out on a temporary basis for 8 months and was later appointed permanently to the position in 2024. This opportunity inspired me to expand my knowledge in terms of methods to assist members of society and I successfully embarked on various courses in counselling and training. I am continuously on a mission to broaden my knowledge, skills, and understanding of the social welfare system and its objectives, hence I am currently pursuing a qualification towards social auxiliary work. A mentor of mine once said, “Be kind towards yourself, be merciful towards yourself.”, this became my moto. I understood the depth of this and believed that in doing so I could also share that same kindness and mercies towards others. This is how I embrace my clients and perfect my duties every day and I am very grateful for the blessed opportunity to be a part of the great work that FAMSA is doing in the community of George.