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Dawn Johnston, BACP

Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in the UK.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
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About Dawn

Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in the UK. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes.

Dawn approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Dawn prefers to tailor the conversation and the plan to each person’s needs. She uses practical tools and talk-based work to help people manage panic, mood swings, bipolar concerns and parenting stress.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on small, achievable steps that can ease day-to-day pressure. Her background includes work with a wide range of personal and family concerns, such as separation and divorce, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also addresses isolation, jealousy, infidelity and hoarding when these affect wellbeing.

Dawn integrates thinking-based techniques with reflective approaches to understand recurring patterns. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person’s goals at the centre of the work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools are used when people want to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques can be added to help with stress reduction and building new habits. Dawn is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Her style is calm, direct and collaborative, aimed at helping people make steady progress.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	71410	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Dawn names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Dawn commonly blends Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to suit online work. Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation is shaped around what the person wants to change and the counsellor listens without judgement. It helps people who need support to find their own solutions and regain confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems and sleep or eating issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about concerns, goals and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods. That way the plan fits real life and can be adjusted as progress is made, with the person and counsellor working together to decide what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth work and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules.

Frequently asked

What problems does Dawn help with?

Dawn works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people with grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting and career stresses.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and collaborative, focusing on what matters most to the person. She mixes practical steps with listening and reflection to support steady change.

What experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of professional work experience in the UK, working across a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference and practical needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin with Dawn?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.