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SARAH DOWNEY  
MSW, RSW

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I specialize in working with
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic stress, anxiety & burnout

- Substance abuse
- Depression 
- Grief, loss and other major life changes
- Attachment and relationship issues
- ADHD

I am a registered social worker.  I graduated with a Masters degree in Social Work from McGill University in 2009, and have provided clinical support to folks in various settings since.  I am a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

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MY APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

Personalized attention for all your needs

My approach to counselling is strengths based, client centred and collaborative. That means working with you to figure out what’s working well, and how to do more of it.  You set the direction and goals, and we work together to achieve them.

 

Feelings can often becoming overwhelming. I help people find balance and meaning. Through our work together, we will explore patterns of thoughts and behaviours which may be keeping you stuck, as well as identifying ways of coping that may not be helpful or healthy.  We will work to understand the impact that all of this has on your nervous system, and how being dysregulated may be keeping you stuck despite your best efforts at changing.  I empower people to make connections between early life experiences and who they are today, moving towards change and building on their resilience. I take a holistic approach, which means I see all of you - not just the parts that are struggling. 

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I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of challenges, and specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma or difficult childhoods. I integrate a mix of evidenced-based approaches, including Cognitive  and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies (CBT and DBT) , mindfulness-based, narrative, solution-focused, and somatic therapies.  I tailor my approach to each client's unique experience, making sure to meet you where you're at.

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"I AM NOT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, I AM WHAT I CHOOSE TO BECOME" -CARL JUNG

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Feel free to reach out at sarah.l.downey@gmail.com with any questions!

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