M Downs and Associates
@mdownsassociates.bsky.social
Psychological solutions to transform lives.
A team of Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists and Therapists providing;
+ Expert Witness Court Reports
+ Therapy (children /adults)
+ Supervision and Training
+ Co-Constructing Minds (for parents)
A team of Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists and Therapists providing;
+ Expert Witness Court Reports
+ Therapy (children /adults)
+ Supervision and Training
+ Co-Constructing Minds (for parents)
Suicide Prevention Month: Break the myths to break the silence
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is complex, and sadly many misconceptions still surround it.
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is complex, and sadly many misconceptions still surround it.
September 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Suicide Prevention Month: Break the myths to break the silence
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is complex, and sadly many misconceptions still surround it.
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is complex, and sadly many misconceptions still surround it.
Meet Gypsy, a fan of The Psychologist magazine apparently. We're not saying she's thinking about a DClinPsy... but we're not not saying it either.
Thanks to Rhiannon for bringing her in and sharing the tail wagging, fluffy joy!
#sheffieldtherapists
#sheffieldtherapyoffice
Thanks to Rhiannon for bringing her in and sharing the tail wagging, fluffy joy!
#sheffieldtherapists
#sheffieldtherapyoffice
July 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Meet Gypsy, a fan of The Psychologist magazine apparently. We're not saying she's thinking about a DClinPsy... but we're not not saying it either.
Thanks to Rhiannon for bringing her in and sharing the tail wagging, fluffy joy!
#sheffieldtherapists
#sheffieldtherapyoffice
Thanks to Rhiannon for bringing her in and sharing the tail wagging, fluffy joy!
#sheffieldtherapists
#sheffieldtherapyoffice
Great Feedback Alert! ✨
We were so pleased to receive some brilliant feedback from a recent client and we wanted to give a special shoutout to Lara, who was praised for her support during the enquiry stage. Well done, Lara!
We were so pleased to receive some brilliant feedback from a recent client and we wanted to give a special shoutout to Lara, who was praised for her support during the enquiry stage. Well done, Lara!
July 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Great Feedback Alert! ✨
We were so pleased to receive some brilliant feedback from a recent client and we wanted to give a special shoutout to Lara, who was praised for her support during the enquiry stage. Well done, Lara!
We were so pleased to receive some brilliant feedback from a recent client and we wanted to give a special shoutout to Lara, who was praised for her support during the enquiry stage. Well done, Lara!
Dr Maria Downs and Dr Renate Pantke were at the EMDR Europe 2025 Conference in Prague over the weekend.
June 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Dr Maria Downs and Dr Renate Pantke were at the EMDR Europe 2025 Conference in Prague over the weekend.
We share our top children’s books with LGTBQ characters and themes of identity, sexuality and gender
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#pride2025
#lgbtfamilies
#rainbowfamily
#proudparents
#loveislove
#pridetogether
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#pride2025
#lgbtfamilies
#rainbowfamily
#proudparents
#loveislove
#pridetogether
Children's Books with LGBTQ+ Themes
As part of Pride month we are sharing some great children's books that explore themes of identity, gender, sexuality and diverse families.Reading to children is one of the simplest and most effective ...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We share our top children’s books with LGTBQ characters and themes of identity, sexuality and gender
www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/childre...
#pride2025
#lgbtfamilies
#rainbowfamily
#proudparents
#loveislove
#pridetogether
www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/childre...
#pride2025
#lgbtfamilies
#rainbowfamily
#proudparents
#loveislove
#pridetogether
June is Pride Month; A chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. But pride is much more than a parade.
June 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
June is Pride Month; A chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. But pride is much more than a parade.
“Dr Downs is my favourite expert and has been since she blew a case wide open for the LA in 2017 when I worked for them back then with a Congolese family who wouldn't speak or engage with the LA.
May 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“Dr Downs is my favourite expert and has been since she blew a case wide open for the LA in 2017 when I worked for them back then with a Congolese family who wouldn't speak or engage with the LA.
Myth: Autistic people are ‘high functioning’ or ‘low functioning’.
April 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Myth: Autistic people are ‘high functioning’ or ‘low functioning’.
Myth: Autism is different to Asperger's
Aspergers or 'Asperger's Syndrome' is generally considered an outdated term after it was reclassified in 2013 under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Aspergers or 'Asperger's Syndrome' is generally considered an outdated term after it was reclassified in 2013 under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
April 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Myth: Autism is different to Asperger's
Aspergers or 'Asperger's Syndrome' is generally considered an outdated term after it was reclassified in 2013 under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Aspergers or 'Asperger's Syndrome' is generally considered an outdated term after it was reclassified in 2013 under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Myth: Autistic people don't get humour
Understanding neurotypical humour can be difficult for people with autism, when jokes rely on sarcasm, social cues or non-literal language. However, this isn't about lacking humour; it's more about differences in processing and interpreting nuances.
Understanding neurotypical humour can be difficult for people with autism, when jokes rely on sarcasm, social cues or non-literal language. However, this isn't about lacking humour; it's more about differences in processing and interpreting nuances.
April 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Myth: Autistic people don't get humour
Understanding neurotypical humour can be difficult for people with autism, when jokes rely on sarcasm, social cues or non-literal language. However, this isn't about lacking humour; it's more about differences in processing and interpreting nuances.
Understanding neurotypical humour can be difficult for people with autism, when jokes rely on sarcasm, social cues or non-literal language. However, this isn't about lacking humour; it's more about differences in processing and interpreting nuances.
People with autism usually experience empathy, which refers to the capacity to feel and respond to other's emotions.
April 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
People with autism usually experience empathy, which refers to the capacity to feel and respond to other's emotions.
Myth: Autism is a mental health disorder.
Autism is a neurological condition, not a mental health disorder.
Autism is a neurological condition, not a mental health disorder.
April 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Myth: Autism is a mental health disorder.
Autism is a neurological condition, not a mental health disorder.
Autism is a neurological condition, not a mental health disorder.
Are we connected on LinkedIn yet? Over a 1000 of you are now following our LinkedIn page 🥳
Whether you’re a client, team member or simply following along, we’re always very happy to connect.
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Whether you’re a client, team member or simply following along, we’re always very happy to connect.
uk.linkedin.com/company/mdow...
April 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Are we connected on LinkedIn yet? Over a 1000 of you are now following our LinkedIn page 🥳
Whether you’re a client, team member or simply following along, we’re always very happy to connect.
uk.linkedin.com/company/mdow...
Whether you’re a client, team member or simply following along, we’re always very happy to connect.
uk.linkedin.com/company/mdow...
Myth: Autism is a childhood condition
April 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Myth: Autism is a childhood condition
As part of Autism Awareness month we are debunking some myths and misconceptions about Autism.
Myth: Autism is a learning difficulty.
Myth: Autism is a learning difficulty.
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As part of Autism Awareness month we are debunking some myths and misconceptions about Autism.
Myth: Autism is a learning difficulty.
Myth: Autism is a learning difficulty.
You can see the full list here; www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/childre...
April 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
You can see the full list here; www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/childre...
Reading books about autism to children helps understanding, fosters acceptance and helps create inclusive spaces where people don’t have to mask who they really are.
We share some of our favourite children’s books for different ages and experiences 📚 . #autismacceptance #asd #differentnotless
We share some of our favourite children’s books for different ages and experiences 📚 . #autismacceptance #asd #differentnotless
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Reading books about autism to children helps understanding, fosters acceptance and helps create inclusive spaces where people don’t have to mask who they really are.
We share some of our favourite children’s books for different ages and experiences 📚 . #autismacceptance #asd #differentnotless
We share some of our favourite children’s books for different ages and experiences 📚 . #autismacceptance #asd #differentnotless
Happy Autism
Awareness day 🎈
Awareness day 🎈
April 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Happy Autism
Awareness day 🎈
Awareness day 🎈
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we're proud to stand with the autistic community to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
April 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we're proud to stand with the autistic community to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
To the mums who rise, though the past was unkind,
Who rewrite the story, the script redefined.
No map was provided, no torch to light the way,
Yet they keep stepping forward, day after day.
Who rewrite the story, the script redefined.
No map was provided, no torch to light the way,
Yet they keep stepping forward, day after day.
March 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
To the mums who rise, though the past was unkind,
Who rewrite the story, the script redefined.
No map was provided, no torch to light the way,
Yet they keep stepping forward, day after day.
Who rewrite the story, the script redefined.
No map was provided, no torch to light the way,
Yet they keep stepping forward, day after day.
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Great minds don’t always think alike. Neurodiversity of thought is essential for innovation, creativity, learning and progress and we think that’s definitely worth celebrating 🎉
March 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Great minds don’t always think alike. Neurodiversity of thought is essential for innovation, creativity, learning and progress and we think that’s definitely worth celebrating 🎉
How can Ramadan impact wellbeing and mental health…. ?
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Ramadan and Mental Health
During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset. of Ramadan, many Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunsetHowever Ramadan is much more than fasting, it is a...
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March 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
How can Ramadan impact wellbeing and mental health…. ?
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March 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The shocking link between ADHD and life expectancy is revealed - Our own Dr Sarah Harper shares her views in our latest blog post
#adhd #adhdawareness #adhdlatestresearch
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#adhd #adhdawareness #adhdlatestresearch
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A shocking discovery: The link between ADHD and life expectancy
Startling new study by UCL (University College London) reveals the impact a late diagnosis of ADHD can have on a long and healthy life.The Study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, reveale...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The shocking link between ADHD and life expectancy is revealed - Our own Dr Sarah Harper shares her views in our latest blog post
#adhd #adhdawareness #adhdlatestresearch
www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/a-shock...
#adhd #adhdawareness #adhdlatestresearch
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Today is Blue Monday, but is it real? 🤷🏻♀️
Let’s take a look 🧐
Let’s take a look 🧐
January 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today is Blue Monday, but is it real? 🤷🏻♀️
Let’s take a look 🧐
Let’s take a look 🧐