Dawn Rogers, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Anger and frustration
ADHD and autism

About Dawn

Dawn Rogers is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and anger, and offers support for people coping with ADHD, autism and related day-to-day struggles. Dawn draws on both professional experience and her own lived experience of depression to shape how she works with people.

She describes therapy as practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, helping people name what is happening, and building on small steps that add up. Dawn often helps with problems that affect daily life, such as sleep, motivation, work stress and relationship strain caused by recurring anger or ongoing tension.

Across many settings - schools, fostering communities, a mental health and wellbeing organisation, GP surgery and counselling charities - she has worked with children and adults in different roles. That background informs her practical approach and her awareness of how support systems can be limited for some people.

Dawn pays attention to how people mask anxiety and manage everyday demands. She uses creative ways to help people access what matters to them and to try new ways of responding when anger or frustration flares. Her focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than theory-heavy discussion.

Before booking, Dawn invites people to check whether they feel able to connect with her. The first conversations are used to agree goals and figure out the next steps. Her practice also includes work on parenting stress, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, career concerns and coping with life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Many of Dawn's techniques are evidence-based and focused on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and name feelings, then experiment with small behavioural changes to reduce anger and anxiety. This supports issues like work stress, low mood and recurring outbursts.

Another strand of her work pays attention to neurodiversity and everyday coping. This involves recognising masking and sensory or routine needs, and finding adaptations that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning for people with ADHD or autism.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn treats this as a collaborative effort and will discuss options with each person, using early sessions to agree priorities and try methods that suit their goals and preferences.

Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also be useful when someone prefers not to use a camera or needs an option that works around work hours or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use these practical advantages to help therapy fit into everyday life rather than disrupt it.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress CodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Dawn works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and anger, and also supports people with ADHD, autism and related everyday struggles.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that focuses on listening, naming problems and taking small steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How long has she been practising?

She has been a counselling professional since 2005, giving her around 20 years of experience in a range of settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Dawn is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I book sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session types.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.