Karen Downes
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Opening up about our mental health can be difficult. Taking that first step and contacting someone might be the best thing you do. I feel it is an honour to help work with you and would welcome a call if you think I might be able to help in any way.
Availability confirmed 5 days ago
- Profile
- karendownes.counselling.online
- Phone
- 07356 059186
- Email
- karen@seaglassself.co.uk
- Website
- www.seaglassself.co.uk
About me and my practice
I am an integrative counsellor which means I will listen and try to find the best approach to help you. I work online and in the Devon area face to face. I welcome you to try an introductory meeting free of charge to see if you feel we could work together.
I work with individuals, with any life events, transitions or decisions you may wish to bring. I help with anxiety, depression or stress in a secure and gentle way.
Each individual brings their own personal situation and I will sit alongside you, at your pace, with guidance and support, all in a safe place.
I strongly feel that life doesnt have to be a constant balancing act. You can get peaceYou can learn to pause, to breathe, to feel ok.
I am an adoptive mum and was previously a foster carer. I specialise in therapy for looked after children, families of birth and adoptive parents, appreciating the complexities involved from each perspective.
I provide hourly sessions at a regular time weekly. I have some sessions in person in and online. I do provide some low cost counselling based on affordability so please do ask.
If you decide to get in touch, I will guide you gently through how we might work together. We will discuss confidentiality and answer any and all questions you might have in a relaxed space. If you would like me to, I could help in determining your goals in therapy and will make a plan to achieve these together, in the form of a type of contract that we work together on. Be prepared to laugh, cry, stretch, grow and reach goals you might have thought were impossible.
Experience
I have an advanced diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited) from the Iron Mill College in Exeter. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).
I am currently studying for an MSc in Psychodynamic Human Development with a Jungian focus. I am experienced in therapeutic parenting based on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy techniques.
I work and volunteer at Bounce Brighter Futures family counselling charity in Tiverton where I provide adult counselling. I have previously volunteered as a counsellor at the Margaret Jackson centre in Exeter.
Qualifications
Adv Dip Integrative Counselling
Professional Membership
Registered member BACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free of charge consultation, please ask and I will arrange this for you
Fees
My rate is £50 per hour. I do have some space for reduced rates for anyone not in work currently, please ask me.
When I Work
I currently have some availability on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This changes so please do ask if you are looking for another day.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative and person centred
Video Platforms
Whereby and teams usually
Pronouns
She /her
Area
Devon
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