Colleen Downey, BACP
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Eating disorder care
About Colleen Downey
Her practice emphasises exploration of past experiences and relational patterns to uncover how they affect present feelings and behaviours. Colleen aims to create a supportive environment that encourages courage and curiosity, guiding clients through the steps needed to build a more fulfilling and balanced life. She views therapy as a collaborative process focused on empowerment and practical personal growth.
Colleen holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. For more information, she invites visitors to explore her website at https://psychodynamiccounselling.co.uk/ and to send a message with any questions they may have.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Colleen Downey have?
Colleen Downey has 6 years of experience.
Is Colleen Downey a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP. BACP denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Colleen Downey provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Colleen Downey located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Colleen Downey as my therapist?
You can work with Colleen Downey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Colleen Downey work with international clients?
Yes, Colleen Downey works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Colleen Downey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Psychodynamic Work and How It Translates Online
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on exploring how past experiences, early relationships and recurring patterns shape current emotions and behaviours. Through reflective conversation, this approach helps bring awareness to hidden drivers of anxiety, depression, relationship conflict and difficulties with self-esteem, offering a foundation for lasting change.Within that psychodynamic framework, attention is often given to attachment and relational patterns - how people form bonds, respond to intimacy, and repeat familiar dynamics. Exploring these themes can be especially helpful for those coping with grief, trauma responses, or repeated relationship difficulties.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Colleen will collaborate with each person to determine whether psychodynamic exploration or a different emphasis best fits their needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about focus and pace are made together to support a safe, manageable process.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or those living at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access registered professionals from different locations while tailoring the format to what feels most comfortable for the client.