trauma-informed trainer & coach
consultant & fundraiser
KATE WORKS WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CRISIS OR TRAUMA AND ADVISES ORGANISATIONS ACTIVE IN THESE AREAS
Kate has a professional background in business development, fundraising, and consultancy and is a trauma-informed trainer & coach (TICC) with accreditation through The International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Through personal experience and having fundraised for military associations, the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC), and the Special Boat Service Association (SBSA). Kate’s passion is to assist and enable those who have survived a crisis or traumatic event either single or multiple events.
Based in the UK and Portugal, Kate has volunteered with the Portuguese Association for Victims of Violent Crime (APAV) and Safe Communities Portugal. Kate also is working on two legacy projects with APAV and Victim Support UK.
Victim Support Europe 2025 Annual Conference. May 22-23, 2025
35 Years of Victim Support in Europe – Transforming Lives Today, Inspiring a Brighter Tomorrow.
side event day 1 :
Becoming Trauma Informed – a Necessary Education.
by Kate MacGowan
This session draws on innovative, multi-disciplinary, and international approaches to understanding and implementing trauma-informed care. By focusing on practical strategies and real-world examples, participants will learn how to integrate trauma awareness into their work to better support victims and their unique experiences.
