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Dawn Johnston, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
20 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

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Dawn Johnston helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, anger and life changes. Dawn welcomes people who want coaching around career, parenting or motivation.

She works with mood disorders including bipolar, panic and phobias, and with issues such as postpartum depression and trauma and abuse. Dawn uses a mix of practical approaches to suit each person. She draws on client-centred work to follow the client's pace and priorities.

Background and approach

Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness offer ways to manage anxiety, sleep and stress in the moment. Her approach is down to earth and respectful.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit everyday life. Conversations are adapted to what a person needs, whether that is short-term coaching or deeper emotional work. Dawn holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, BACP, and brings 20 years of experience in the UK.

She has helped people with family problems, divorce and separation, communication difficulties and the strain of caregiving. Work can continue online with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. International clients may be matched for sessions in English.

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How Dawn's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the individual's concerns and aims to create a supportive space where people lead the conversation. It helps when someone wants to be heard and decide what to work on at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, panic and difficulties with sleep or motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will discuss options and try methods that suit the person's goals and comfort. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit around life. Video gives face-to-face interaction, phone needs less bandwidth and can be quicker for check-ins, while messaging lets someone write between sessions. These options make regular work easier to keep up and help people join from different locations.
What concerns does Dawn focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and self-esteem issues, plus relationship concerns, grief, trauma and parenting and career questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down to earth and respectful, following the person's priorities and setting clear, practical goals for change.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom helping people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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