Dawn Kingston

Bristol BS16
0117 9414710 / 077 92 189 893 Click here to Email me

Profile

I am a person-centred counsellor and I work in an integrative way.   This means I can offer a range of approaches to suit individual need.  I offer both short and long term counselling and within this role I aim to create a safe and supportive environment so people can explore their difficulties. Besides my private practice I also see counselling clients for the Terrence Higgins Trust. 

Previous to my counselling training, I spent 17 years working with people on a one to one basis in various organisations including the Richmond Fellowship. This was a therapeutic service for young people with mental health problems and dual diagnosis.  My work experience has equipped me to work with clients who suffer with; depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, self harm and suicide ideation.  I have experience of working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, loss and bereavement and relationship issues.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

• FdSc Integrative Counselling
• Member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
• Previously a counsellor for ‘Listen In’ Community Counselling Service at University of Bristol
• Currently  a Voluntary Counsellor @ Terrence Higgins Trust
• Community and Youth Work DipHE

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcoholism
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Cancer
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Debt Management
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have a particular interest in creative writing for therapeutic purpose.  Writing is a form of expression that can fit well alongside the work done in the counselling room.

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

Fee £35 per 50 minute session

Sliding scale available 

Member Organisation(s)