Sustainable Wellness - Long-term Mental Health Maintenance

Vicky Downing

Educational Psychologist

Cape Town, South Africa

Medically reviewed by TherapyRoute

❝True healing takes root when therapy becomes part of everyday life. Read on to explore how lasting mental well-being is built beyond the therapy room, why sustainable practices matter, and how to carry therapeutic insights forward with resilience, self-trust, and compassion.❞

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About The Author

Vicky Downing

Educational Psychologist

Boksburg, South Africa

“I have 14 years experience working with diverse clients. I have special interests in ADHD, forensic (psycho-legal) assessments, working with families in transition (divorce/ separation) and teacher and practitioner training. I work online and in-person.”

Vicky Downing is a qualified Educational Psychologist, based in Bardene, Boksburg, South Africa. With a commitment to mental health, Vicky provides services in , including Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment, Psycho-Legal, Trauma Counseling, Adolescent Therapy, Child / Adolescent Therapy and Individual Psychotherapy. Vicky has expertise in .