- Years in practice
- 20
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and parenting challenges. She also helps with relationship strain, anger, grief and motivation. She aims to meet people where they are and offer steady support during tough times.
Dawn uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. Conversations are shaped by what each person needs - no set scripts. She listens first, then offers practical ideas and exercises that can be tried between sessions.
Background and approach
Her work draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Dawn also uses mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy where appropriate to reduce distress and improve focus. She may explore early life experiences with psychodynamic ideas to make sense of recurring difficulties.
People can expect calm, patient guidance and tools they can use day to day. Sessions mix talking, simple exercises and short practical tasks for home. The aim is to build clearer thinking, steadier moods and better coping in everyday life.
Dawn is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She works with English speakers in the United Kingdom and welcomes clients from other countries. Getting started is a simple process of answering a short matching questionnaire and booking a suitable time.
What Dawn works with
Everything Dawn lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Dawn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Women's issues
Approaches Dawn lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Dawn commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a safe space so people can talk about what matters most. It helps with emotional pain, low confidence and parenting worries by letting the person lead the pace of change. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and offers straightforward exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dawn will discuss options and decide with each person which methods feel useful. She aims for a collaborative plan that matches your goals and daily life, adjusting the mix of talking, practical tasks and mindfulness as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual materials. Phone sessions can fit a short break from work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers typing. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around parenting, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Dawn
What concerns does Dawn commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting worries, relationship problems and anger. Additional areas include grief, eating and sleeping issues, mood disorders and life transitions.
What is her style in sessions?
Dawn takes a respectful, person-focused approach. She listens first, then suggests practical steps and short exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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