Dawn Boultwood

Hi, I’m Dawn, a qualified, BACP-registered counsellor offering online counselling sessions via Zoom.

Are you finding life difficult at the moment? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low, struggling with relationships, family or work, or dealing with health concerns, fertility difficulties or caring responsibilities. You may simply feel that life has become harder to manage than it once did.

Perhaps you feel lost, disconnected, stuck or alone, or uncertain about where your life is heading. You may be questioning your identity or sense of purpose, or carrying unwanted thoughts, feelings, worries or fears that are becoming difficult to manage on your own.

I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever you are experiencing. My aim is to help you feel understood and accepted, while giving you the opportunity to explore what is happening for you and what you would like to change.

My work with clients has included a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low mood, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, as well as relationship, study- and work-related difficulties. A more comprehensive list can be found in the ‘How I can help’ section below.

I understand that everyone’s experiences are different, so I take the time to understand you as an individual and tailor my approach to your circumstances, needs and what you hope to gain from counselling.

You don’t need to know exactly what you want to talk about before starting counselling. You may simply know that you’re struggling and would like some support. We can begin with whatever feels most important to you and take things from there.

Where appropriate, I also incorporate cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) tools, helping you to explore difficult thoughts, feelings and patterns, and develop practical ways of managing them.

How I can help

People come to counselling for many different reasons. I have experience supporting clients with:

• Anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder and panic attacks 
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Depression, sadness and low mood
• Stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Loneliness, dissociation, isolation and social difficulties
• Low self-confidence and self-esteem
• Unwanted thoughts, worries and fears
• Relationship and family difficulties, including separation, divorce, affairs and betrayal
• Counselling for older people
• Care-giving responsibilities
• Grief and bereavement
• Abortion, miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy and post-birth experiences
• Parental burnout
• Work-related stress, including burnout, redundancy, workplace bullying and perfectionism
• College- and university-related stress, including burnout, moving away from home, separation anxiety, relationship difficulties and study/exam pressures
• Health concerns, including illness, menopause and accidents
• Experiences of abuse
• Difficulties coping with past experiences or events
• Uncertainty around identity, purpose and the future

My approach

As a person-centred counsellor, I believe you are the expert in your own life. You know your experiences, feelings and circumstances better than anyone else. My role is to listen with care, curiosity and without judgement, taking the time to understand things from your perspective.

Together, we can gently explore what is troubling you and make sense of what matters to you. This may involve understanding difficult emotions, exploring patterns of thinking or behaviour, making sense of past experiences, or finding new ways to cope with challenges in the present.

I place great importance on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, respected, accepted and safe. I don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Instead, our work will be shaped around you, your circumstances and what you need from counselling, at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable.

How many sessions will I need?

Some people come to counselling for a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. There is no set number of sessions. We can review how things are progressing and decide together what feels appropriate for you.

A safe space to be yourself

I understand that contacting a counsellor can feel daunting. Talking to someone you don’t know about personal or difficult experiences isn’t always easy.

I aim to create a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can be yourself. You don’t need to have everything worked out or find the ‘right’ words. We can simply start with what feels comfortable for you.

Pricing and your first session

I offer a no-obligation introductory session for £40. This gives you the opportunity to meet me, talk about what is happening for you and discuss what you would like from counselling.

I’ll explain how I work and answer any questions you may have, giving you the opportunity to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me. There is no pressure or obligation to continue.

If you choose to continue, subsequent sessions are £50.

I offer flexibility around appointment times and session frequency. Depending on availability, sessions may be offered in the morning, afternoon or evening and can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The pace and frequency of our work will be guided by your needs and preferences.

Online counselling

I offer counselling via Zoom, allowing you to access support from a space where you feel comfortable, without the need to travel to a therapy room. Online counselling can also offer greater flexibility around appointment times and session frequency.

I currently have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available.

Taking the first step

If something in this profile resonates with you, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You don’t need to know exactly what you need from counselling or have everything figured out before reaching out.

We can simply begin with a conversation about what is happening for you and explore whether I might be the right counsellor to support you.

Life-changing illnesses. Care-giving pressures. University, college and work-related worries. Fertility issues.

I offer a no-obligation introductory session for £40. This gives you an opportunity to meet me, talk about what is happening for you and discuss what you would like from counselling.

I will explain how I work and answer any questions you may have, giving you the opportunity to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me. There is no pressure or obligation to continue.

If you choose to continue, subsequent sessions are £50.

As I work online, I can offer flexibility around appointment times and session frequency. Depending on availability, appointments may be offered in the morning, afternoon or evening, and sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

The pace of our work will be guided by you.

I offer online counselling via Zoom, making support accessible without the need to travel to a therapy room. You can attend sessions from a space where you feel comfortable, with greater flexibility around appointment times and frequency.

I currently have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available.

Contact information

Please call or text me on 07967 197803, leaving a message, including a convenient time for me to call/text you back, if I am unavailable.

You can also email me at dawnbcounselling@gmail.com (please add me to your contact list, otherwise my reply may be sent to your junk mail folder).