Kaimahi Features

Kia Ora I am Francis Louw (she/her), and I am a Mental Health and Addictions Clinician at EaseUp Central Auckland.

What inspired you to join EaseUp?

I love working with our rangatahi /young people, navigating the journey from where they are at in their lives, by supporting them to set and achieve their own person-centred goals. 💪✨

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why? 🌍

Nelson Mandela – Not only was he a man of great attributes, but he also demonstrated to the world what real forgiveness and what love looks like. ❤️ He also lived it and was a remarkable leader. 🙌

What’s your favourite dish to cook or eat? 🍲

My mother’s South African dumplings with lamb stew… there’s no one in the world that can cook better than your mamma 😊👩‍🍳