Maggie Meeks

I previously worked as a Medical Practitioner, specifically as a Paediatrician in a variety of clinical and educational roles, which includes 15 years in New Zealand. I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn about Te Whare Tapa Whā, one of the Māori health models, where the philosophy of well-being is presented as an integrated system of health both within an individual and the wider community context, visualised as a wharenui or meeting house. This fits with my underlying philosophy of individual uniqueness, integration of experiences within individuals and the importance of community. At the end of 2021, I left my NICU clinical role and completed a certificate in counselling. I am now studying for my Masters in Counselling.

 

I have particular experience with adults who either work in or have experience in healthcare as a patient or family of a patient and I have recently joined the encompass team on behalf of the Cancer Society Clients