Helen Downs
Member Status: Accredited
Member No: NCS17-05141
Location: Verwood
"I initially qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer and spent many years working in busy departments including being the manager of an MRI unit where I found that I utilised my ability to actively listen and engage with people effectively and easily. I then progressed into working with people living with dementia and assisted them with the many challenges they and their families face.
I have previously volunteered as a Samaritan for two years and feel comfortable exploring the experiences of Suicidal thoughts, and intentions of both the person and those who have been lost a loved one to suicide.
I have personal experience in neurodiverse individuals both personally and professionally and the anxiety, including social anxiety, which often manifests in this.
Qualifying as a Hypnotherapist, counsellor and then as a Psychotherapist, has consolidated my experiences, understanding and ability to effectively assist people with their presenting issues. I have a particular interest with personal and professional experience, CPD and qualifications in Addiction and Trauma in its various states from childhood through to more recent events.
I also work closely with the LGBT+ communities and clients in assisting them with the issues they face, both now and historically, with regards to Identity, Gender, Sexuality, Diversity and Questioning and also through the individuals journey and transitions.
I believe passionately about the therapy fitting the clients needs and have acquired and developed additional qualifications to ensure that the tool box is well equipped to assist in achieving the clients best outcomes including Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person Centred, CBT, and NLP
Using my professional and personal experience in a diverse range of areas I have developed into an empathetic friendly client centred therapist who is able to work with clients with a varying range of issues. Assisting clients in the discovery, exploration and development of their authentic self is an empowering process for the clients and is a privilege to be part of their journey."
