Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Hamilton, ON L8P
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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. Feelings can often become 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 ways of coping that aren’t helpful. I empower people to make connections between early life experiences and who they are today, moving towards change and building on their resilience.
I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief & loss, and relationship challenges; and specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma or difficult childhoods. I integrate a mix of evidenced-based approaches and tailor my approach to each client's unique experience.
Research shows that the most important predictor of change in counselling is the relationship, so call me to see if we’re a good fit. I’m looking forward to an initial phone consultation to so that you can get a better sense of who I am and how I work.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by Cash, Cheque, Wire
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Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sarah Downey
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Attended McGill University, Graduated 2009
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Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Addiction
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
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Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Location
Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW