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- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness methods
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and sleep or eating concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, career questions and mood disorders.
Dawn uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on client-centred methods to focus on what matters to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, mindfulness to develop present-moment awareness, hypnotherapy where appropriate, and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns.
Dawn aims to listen without judgement and to adapt sessions to a person’s needs. Conversations are practical and paced to the person’s comfort. Where helpful, she works on clear goals such as managing panic, improving sleeping patterns, or rebuilding confidence after relationship problems.
Her practice covers a broad range of family-related concerns including blended family issues, divorce and separation, caregiver stress and communication problems. She also addresses less-mentioned areas like hoarding, infidelity, isolation and postpartum depression.
People seeking a first appointment follow a straightforward booking flow. Dawn asks about current concerns and preferences and then agrees the next steps with each person. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
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How her approaches are used in online therapy
Client-centred work focuses on the person's concerns and experiences. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely and shapes sessions around what the person brings, helping them to set priorities and make practical moves. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often includes short, practical exercises to reduce panic, manage anxiety, change patterns that affect mood, or improve sleep and routine. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice moment-to-moment experience without judgement. It can be useful for stress, rumination and managing strong emotions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor reviews needs, goals and preferences with each person and decides together which methods to try. That collaborative process guides what is used over time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Many people find online sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. If you want to know which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to match an approach to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and session arrangements when you book.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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