John Downes, BMT, MC

About Me

John Downes, MTA, RCC

Are you struggling with anger, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, frustration, or relationship issues?

Do you find yourself feeling unhappy and stuck, not knowing what to do next, and saying to yourself "There must be something better than this"?

Are you looking to improve your relationships, self-esteem, mental and physical health?

If so, you may be ready to take the next step toward personal growth to discover the potential for joy and happiness in your life.

Everyone struggles with complicated issues at some point in their lives. The good news is that you don't have to face these challenges on your own. You can receive the support and encouragement you need.

Appointments are available for individuals, couples and families. Sessions take place in a safe and confidential setting where the expression of feelings, fears and needs are encouraged and validated. Together we will engage in effective therapy that is focused on the goals and preferences that you define. We will work on resolving your issues and finding the happiness you so richly deserve.

Contact Information

It can be difficult to take the first step in requesting help. To encourage your feelings of comfort, sessions take place in a private home office/studio setting where your confidentiality is assured. Inquiries made to this confidential phone line (250-575-7175) or email (johndownes@shaw.ca) will be answered promptly.

General Information

• Gender: Male
• Years in the helping professions: 20
• Average Cost (per session): $35 half-hour music therapy (child), $90 one-hour counselling/music therapy (adult or adolescent).
• Sliding Scale: No
• Payment options: cash, check, invoice sent to funding agency.

Client Focus

• Ethnicity: Any
• Gender and Sexual Orientation: Any
• Religious Orientation: Any
• Age: Adults, Adolescents and Children

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Music Therapy
• Master of Counselling
  
• MTA number 99 granted by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy
• RCC number 3009 granted by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Specialties

• Working with emotional disturbances across a wide range of ages and client populations
• Depression
• Anxiety, Fears and Phobias
• Relationship Issues
  
• Autism
• Life transitions
• Grief and Loss issues
  
• Self-esteem
• Fostering Creativity and Positive Feelings
  
• Gender/Sexuality, GLBT safe
  

  Treatment Modalities
  

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Eclectic approach used to best meet client needs
    
  • Music Therapy
  • Individuals and families

  Easy access
  

  • From Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and surrounding areas.
    
  • Wheelchair accessible.