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Dawn Lockwood, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Dawn Lockwood offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She writes in a simple, approachable way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Dawn is based in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience.

She holds the NCPS credential. Dawn creates a space where people can talk through what is worrying them. She listens closely and helps clients name feelings and reactions.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at finding small, practical changes that ease daily strain. Her work draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to look at unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness to bring attention to the present moment.

When someone is grieving, overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with motivation, Dawn helps them break problems into manageable steps. She supports people dealing with addictions, sleep problems, workplace stress and trauma-related reactions. Dawn also pays attention to less common concerns such as first responder issues, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life matters, and feelings of guilt or shame.

She helps people explore life purpose, isolation and self-love as part of broader wellbeing work. Conversations can happen by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Dawn aims to match approach and pace to each person’s needs so progress feels realistic and steady.

How Dawn’s approaches translate to online therapy

Dawn uses client-centred therapy to focus on each person’s priorities and pace. This approach means sessions begin with the client’s concerns and move at a rate that feels comfortable, helping with stress, grief and confidence issues.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change daily patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and workplace worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose techniques together. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and realistic.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports people who prefer writing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving and other commitments.

What kinds of problems does Dawn focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes, plus workplace issues, sleep problems and addictions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centred, with use of cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches to help change thoughts and calm the mind.

What is her background and experience?

Dawn has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the NCPS credential and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

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 therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Dawn Lockwood, NCPS

Background and approach

How Dawn’s approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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