Dawn Cornish

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About me

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to face it alone. I am here to provide a safe space to explore what's going on and help you move forward.

  • Grief counselling:
    Grief is a deeply personal journey.  One which can impact all areas of your life.  Maybe you are experiencing intense and unwanted feelings following the loss of a loved one. You may be finding that these feelings are affecting your relationships and causing you to feel lonely and isolated. Grief can feel like a weight which is to much to bear and leave you feeling unsure of who you are and how to move forward. As a experienced grief counsellor I specialise in bereavement, complex grief and pet loss. Together, we'll explore your grief in a way that allows you to cherish the positive memories and find peace. My goal is to help you honour the bond with your loved one, while navigating through the pain.  
  • Trauma: You may feel that every day is a reminder of the past.  Maybe you are always on edge or react to things that don't seem to bother other people. Maybe you can't go a day without thinking of what happened or are suffering from frequent nightmares which remind you of what you experienced. I understand how exhausting this can be and how it can impact all areas of your life.  Together, we'll focus on healing, self awareness and making confident choices for a better future. 
  • Relationship Challenges: Are you struggling in your relationships?  Maybe you keep having the same arguments over and over again. Maybe you feel something needs to change but you are unsure what that is.  Maybe you would like to find a way to build stronger, healthier relationships.  Together we can explore the challenges you're facing and gain a deeper understanding of your needs.  I'll support you in finding clarity, improving communication and creating lasting, positive connections in your relationships.

 Reach out today to arrange a free initial phone call.  We can discuss how we can work together and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.  It is important that you feel comfortable with you counsellor, so there is no pressure to book after this call - just a chance to see if we're the right fit.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 4 in Counselling Skills
Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gestalt Therapy (Level 5)

Asist Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Two years experience working with Complex Grief and Traumatic loss, bereavement. I have also worked with the Samaritans and in a community wellbeing centre as a counsellor working with a wide range of issues which include relationships problems, abuse, loss of sense of self, family issues, low self esteem and trauma.

I have taken extra training in pet bereavement and inner child work.

Member organisations

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Complex grief
Pet Bereavement 

Therapies offered

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Fees

£45.00 per session

When I work

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Further information

I offer face to face or online counselling.

Colebrook Road, Plymouth, PL7

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Zoom