The more we can cultivate curiosity and compassion towards ourselves, the more we can heal our wounds.
- Richard Schwartz
- Richard Schwartz
I believe that with guidance and encouragement, every individual has the ability to create for themselves a peaceful and meaningful existence. My aim is to empower people through increased self-esteem, decision making skills and self-awareness to overcome adversity and live a full and authentic life.
A conversation with Penny Downy
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After many years working in different caring fields and undergoing my own in-depth personal therapy and reaping the rewards of this, I decided to 'live my passion' and study psychotherapy and counselling. Through my work I am able to utilize my calm, inquisitive and positive nature, professional education and ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and a wealth of lifetime of experiences. I believe that each individual has the ability to heal themselves. It is my privilege to accompany them on this journey, help them identify their own strengths and guide them through the skills that will enable them to overcome past trauma and current adversity and allow them to live full and meaningful lives.
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I believe in offering a holistic service which incorporates a number of philosophical approaches and so always work from a trauma informed, client-centred, strength based approach. My work is tailored to suit each individual I work with and is also influenced by mindfulness, and more traditional therapeutic methods such as narrative and psychodynamic therapy.