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.
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.
They opened up to her and her outstanding report was of invaluable assistance to the Court.”
Wonderful testimonial from a client received today.
Wonderful testimonial from a client received today.
May 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
They opened up to her and her outstanding report was of invaluable assistance to the Court.”
Wonderful testimonial from a client received today.
Wonderful testimonial from a client received today.
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.
Additionally, autistic people may express empathy differently, therefore not reacting the way others might expect.
April 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Additionally, autistic people may express empathy differently, therefore not reacting the way others might expect.
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.
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...
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.
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 🎉
March 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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 🧐
In the latest edition of Safeguarding Pressures, released today, parental mental health is cited as the leading assessment factor in Children’s Social Care and reports an upward trajectory.
Find out more www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/parents...
Find out more www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/parents...
January 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In the latest edition of Safeguarding Pressures, released today, parental mental health is cited as the leading assessment factor in Children’s Social Care and reports an upward trajectory.
Find out more www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/parents...
Find out more www.mdownsandassociates.co.uk/post/parents...