Marion Downey
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About me
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults, young people and couples. I have a natural ability to empathise with my clients and am able to offer the support they need whilst working together to find tailor-made solutions. My clients often reflect on how their own journey has progressed through therapy with me, and many of my referrals come through word of mouth and the resulting network I have developed over the years.
Before training to be a therapist at the University of Surrey, I worked in management and Human Resources. I currently hold a post of teaching Psychology, as well as work in Private Practice. This experience, as well as my experience of working in other countries has enriched my ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
My Approach
I make use of an integrative approach, drawing on various therapies including humanistic therapies, (person-centred Approach), solution focused, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My training allows me to draw from a wide range of psychological assessments and therapeutic techniques. I understand that not everything works for everyone and as such I am able to tailor my approach to your individual needs.
The therapeutic relationship is important and as such I aim to build a secure and trusting relationship from the outset, providing a safe environment in which they can explore their problems, thoughts and feelings. I offer both short and long term therapy, depending on the needs of the client. I offer daytime, evening and Skype appointments from my private practice in Farnham town centre.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc, Therapeutic Psychology, University of Surrey
BSc, Psychology and Counselling, Roehampton University
Continued professional development
Understanding and Managing Personality Disorders
CBT training
PTSD Mindfulness
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial in-person session
Additional information
£90 per 50 minute appointment for individuals.
£130 per hour for couples / Family session
FREE half hour initial consultation for us to meet and briefly discuss what you are facing and work together on a possible way forward.(no obligation).
When I work
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Day time and evening appointments available. Monday to Friday
Further information
Type of clients
I have worked successfully with adults and young people on a variety of issues. The following is not an exhaustive list: • Eating Disorders – mainly Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. • Abuse • Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). • Difficulties at work, low self esteem. • Trauma • Anger • Bereavement/Loss of meaning in life and coping with change • Relationship difficulties • Self harm.
Format
Long-term face-to-face work, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited and Skype.
Additional Information
I am fully insured and I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I adhere to their ethical framework.
