Emma Downie

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Psychotherapist (MA), MBACP

About me

Whatever difficulties you find yourself facing, talking to someone may help. Whether it is the past, present or the future, I hope to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s going on for you.

I work to understand what it’s like to be in your unique situation and how you exist within it, seeking to open up new possibilities for living, with the hope that your life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying.  I believe there is no easy and simple solution that can work for everyone, so I aim to make you feel supported and heard by combining warmth, empathy, challenge and curiosity to deepen your understanding of yourself, in the hope that this brings clarity.

Training, qualifications & experience

Having trained integratively, I have knowledge of the psychodynamic, humanistic and existential approaches. I have chosen to work existentially as it aligns with who I am and focuses on the uniqueness of each individual. We will explore how you find yourself now - considering all aspects of your life, thinking about your unique history, present experiences and future aspirations and how all of these influence thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

  • Currently completing the Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy (Regents University)
  • MA in Existential Psychotherapy (Regents University)
  • Postgraduate diploma (Level 7) in psychotherapy and counselling (Regents University)
  • Registered member of BACP
  • Member of the Society of Existential Analysis (SEA)
  • BA (Hons) Sussex University 

I have previously volunteered for SHOUT (Crisis text service), as well as within an NHS service providing support for people with drug and alcohol issues.  I currently volunteer with Headstrong, a low-cost UK-wide online therapy service.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 - £80.00

Additional information

I offer a free introductory call over zoom which lasts between 15-30 minutes.

I work in-person (Brixton and Peckham) and online (via zoom). 

Making therapy as accessible as possible is very important to me. If you are on low income please get in touch to discuss concessions.

Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly. Your slot is reserved for you until you no longer want it. If you occasionally need more flexibility and I have capacity, we can move your session.

Caya Therapy, Unit 3.14, Print Village, 58 Chadwick Road, London, SE15 4PU

Effraspace, 21 Effra Parade, London, Greater London, SW2 1PX

Type of session

In person
Online
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