- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Hypnotherapy
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 United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship difficulties, cope with grief and loss, and address anger, motivation and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes such as separation or bereavement.
Dawn keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens to the facts of your situation and helps you identify small changes that make daily life easier. Conversations focus on what you can try between sessions and how to spot unhelpful patterns. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Her approach draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviour together. She also uses mindfulness techniques to build calmer responses and offers hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas when they seem useful. These methods are used as tools to address problems such as panic attacks, mood swings, trauma, and feelings of isolation.
Dawn has particular experience supporting people facing blended family issues, abandonment concerns, communication breakdowns, infidelity, and caregiver stress. She works with individuals on issues around parenting, divorce and life direction without giving legal or custody advice. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Costs vary by region and services use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centred work starts from the person rather than the problem. It involves listening carefully, reflecting what is said and helping people lead the direction of their sessions. This approach is useful when someone wants support to clarify values, make decisions, or be heard without pressure.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thinking and develop new coping strategies. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems and sleep or eating difficulties.
Mindfulness techniques are used to build steadier responses to stress. Short practices and breathing exercises help reduce reactivity and improve focus in day-to-day situations. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas may also be offered when they fit the persons goals and history.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options and make decisions with the client based on needs, goals and preferences. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family and work commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can describe which formats they offer and why a particular setup might suit the issues you want to address.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger and self-esteem problems, among other issues listed in her profile.
How would she work with me in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns, testing small changes and setting actions to try between sessions.
How long has she practised?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.