- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 20 years of professional experience in the UK. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, parenting pressures, career decisions and major life changes.
Dawn uses straightforward conversation to help people understand patterns that keep causing pain. She draws on client-centred methods to focus on what matters most to the person sitting opposite her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas are used when thoughts and behaviours are getting in the way.
Her approach also includes mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns. Hypnotherapy is another option she may use as a way to support change when appropriate. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on everyday problems rather than abstract theory.
People often come with anger that shows up as outbursts, simmering resentment or friction at work or home. Dawn helps clients name what triggers those reactions and practises clearer ways to respond. She works with issues tied to abandonment, communication problems, infidelity, blended family stress and post-partum challenges among others.
Dawn offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people use the online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dawn often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and helping the client steer the conversation. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. CBT tends to be practical and useful for managing anger, anxiety and low mood by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss options and try different methods with the client to see what fits best. That decision is collaborative and based on the person’s goals and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting therapy into life. Many people find it easier to schedule sessions around work or family commitments. If a quieter or shorter check-in is needed, that can be arranged. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt session length and scheduling to make the work manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger does she support?
She supports people dealing with outbursts, simmering resentment, work-related frustration and tension at home.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style with client-centred listening and goal-focused tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.