These Terms of Use govern your use of the Company’s Site. By using the Site you are indicating your acceptance of these Terms of Use. We may update the Terms of Use from time to time. 

Definitions & Legal Status 

D R Downes & Associates is the trading name of Rebecca Downes, a sole trader. References in these Terms to “we”, “us”, or “the practice” describe the collaborative working arrangement between independent practitioners and do not imply a legal partnership or company. 

Use of This Website  

This website is operated by D R Downes & Associates. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the site.

These terms apply to use of the website only and do not form part of any therapeutic agreement, which will be discussed and agreed separately where relevant.

Information on This Website

The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and should not be relied upon as such.

Accessing or reading information on this website does not create a therapeutic relationship. Psychological services are only provided following direct contact, assessment, and explicit agreement.

No Emergency Use

This website is not intended for use in emergencies.

If you are in immediate distress or require urgent support, please contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis support service in your area.

Enquiries and Contact

Any enquiries made via this website are treated confidentially and responded to directly by the practitioners. Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee availability or the provision of services.

We reserve the right to decline enquiries where we believe our services are not appropriate or where capacity does not allow.

Professional Services

Details of psychotherapy, resilience support, and related services on this website are provided for general guidance only. The nature, scope, and terms of any professional work will be discussed and agreed individually.

Nothing on this website constitutes an offer of treatment or a guarantee of outcomes.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, design, and layout, is the intellectual property of D R Downes & Associates, unless otherwise stated.

You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use only. Content may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission.

Website Availability

We aim to keep this website available and up to date but do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that content will always be current, accurate, or error-free.

We may update or remove content at any time without notice.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse external sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, D R Downes & Associates accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, information contained on this website.

Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is handled. Please review that policy for further information.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the website following any changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.