- 20 years experience
- BACP
- Collaborative style
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and anger. Her approach is warm and respectful and she aims to make the first steps easier for someone seeking help.
She keeps conversations focused on what matters to each person. Dawn adapts the way she talks and the methods she uses to fit an individual's needs. That might mean exploring thoughts and behaviours, working with emotions from the past, or using calming and mindfulness techniques in the moment.
Dawn draws on several approaches when planning sessions. She uses client-centred ways of working to make space for the person's priorities. Cognitive behavioural ideas are brought in to identify thought patterns and try practical changes. She may also include mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques to support stress and sleep problems.
Her background spans two decades of one-to-one work across common life challenges. She aims for clear, simple sessions that focus on what a person wants to change. Dawn emphasises collaboration and practical steps people can take between meetings.
People who choose Dawn often want straightforward guidance and a steady, calm presence. She supports those coping with life changes, mood difficulties, panic and phobias, and parenting or family stress. If you are unsure how to begin, she encourages a brief first step to see if the approach feels right.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and feelings, giving them space to lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of relationships, parenting challenges or life purpose concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses short, practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic and sleep difficulties because it offers clear tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. That choice is made together and can change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to use mindfulness or breathing exercises in a familiar routine while still getting professional support.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dawn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety including panic attacks, depression, relationship issues, grief and many life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and respectful, with a focus on listening and adapting sessions to the person's needs.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 20 years of professional experience working one-to-one with people facing common life and mood challenges.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.