At the end of the day, we really only have ourselves and each other.
It’s the people in our lives, at home and at work, who most significantly impact our wellbeing and our performance. Scientific research points clearly to this fact; the best thing we can do for our mental and physical health is to connect more authentically with others, and, more deeply with ourselves.
1:1 PSYCHOTHERAPY
Bringing her 25 years of professional experience to a therapeutic setting, Liv offers a biopsychosocial approach to psychotherapy from A Place to Be in Albert Park. Believing each person is unique in thier needs and therefore required treatment, she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and mindfulness-based therapy (of course!).
She specialises in working with adult women navigating the challenges of work, relationships, parenting, health-concerns, grief and symptoms of depression, anxiety and burn-out.
Each session is 50 minutes in duration and the professional fee is $220. Some stages of EMDR require a 90 minute session, incurring a fee of $330. Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral. Please contact Liv directly for more information.
THE BOOK
Liv’s debut children’s book, illustrated by the talented Mel Mathews and published by Allen and Unwin, is a beautiful celebration of the unconditional nature of love. Infused within its simple words is both Liv’s professional training as a psychologist and meditation teacher as well as her experience as a deeply feeling human, daughter and loving parent.
Available now at the link below on the Products page.
BOOK TESTIMONIAL
“This is a brilliantly constructed colourful book with such a simple, powerful message about unconditional love. Well done Liv Downing and illustrator Mel Matters - great for families and ECECs...”
Maggie Dent, Parenting Expert and Educator, ABC Podcast Host for “Parental as Anything” and Best Selling Author
PRODUCTS
Mindfulness Cards
A short guide to Meditation 101
A short guide to Mindfulness 101
WORKSHOPS
Key Notes & Workshops for workplaces & Schools
Meditation classes
PARTNERSHIPS
Mind You
Smiling Mind
Village Cinemas
PODCAST
To compliment her children’s book, Liv offers a podcast where, through insightful, educational and entertaining discussion she discovers other paths to love and belonging and seeks to answer the age old question ‘How can we find connection and love?” Of course the answer will be different for all of us and this podcast might just give you a clue to your path.
You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
BLOG
Keep up to date with Liv’s Blog
TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Liv is a dream, her genuine care, love and mastery of her work shines through in her ability to capture an audience and create an inclusive and connected space for learning.”
“Liv is passionate, engageing, empathic and calm as well as being a strong communicator.”
“For the past 18 months, Liv has run mindfulness meditation classes for my team. She is a skillful coach and a caring mentor. Liv’s practical approach makes mediation accessible, fun and empowering. It’s great to have her on the team”
