About me
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My name is Dawn, and I am Chapter You Counselling. I am an integrative therapist, providing counselling for children and young people both in-person and online. I also work with families offering Family Coaching utilising NVR strategies and adults experiencing challenges within day to day life.
I offer integrative counselling, which means drawing on different therapeutic approaches to create a way of working that suits your unique needs. My work is grounded in a person-centred approach, providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I may also integrate other approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can be particularly helpful for both children and adults in managing and reframing negative thought patterns, offering tools to navigate life’s challenges, supporting your mental wellbeing.
Seeking counselling for your child/young person can feel like a big and sometimes overwhelming step. Seeking counselling may have come after a period of navigating challenges. It’s completely normal to feel unsure about where to start or what to expect from counselling.
To help you feel comfortable with the process, I offer a free, no-obligation introductory call. This is an opportunity for us to talk about what’s been going on, ask any questions, and get a feel for whether working together might be the right fit. You’ll have the space to share any concerns, and I’ll explain how I work with young people and families. I am really happy for teens to join the call and ask as many questions as they need.
I take a collaborative and flexible approach. Every young person is different, so I adapt my style to meet their individual needs.
Family Coach
As a Family Coach, my role is to help families strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and create a more supportive home environment. Parenting is rewarding, but its not easy. Struggling to understand what's behind your child's challenging behaviour without support can be extremely challenging. Using a Connective Family framework, that is rooted within NVR principals where aggression is present, enables focus on re-establishing connections and building relations.
Through our actions and reactions as adults, we can change family dynamics and support our children to learn and grow.
Whether you’re facing specific issues or simply want to build a stronger family foundation, family coaching can offer valuable guidance and support.
Working with Adults
Providing a compassionate and confidential counselling for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, OCD and the effects of abuse. Offering a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, build emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies to support your wellbeing. Sessions are available both in person in Oxfordshire and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 & 5 Certificate in Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (specialising in Children & Young People)
- Level 1 NVR Connective Family Practitioner
- TQUK Level 2 Understanding Autism
- Bereavement Counsellor - Children, Young People & Adults (complex bereavement, anticipatory grief & suicide)
- NSPCC - The Emotional Well Mind (Children & Young People)
- NSPCC - Working with suicidal young people
- Level 3 Safeguarding Practitioner
- Accredited Autism Affirming Therapist
- Outside of private practice, I work within primary school and secondary schools offering counselling support & Family Coaching
My experience includes:-
- Counselling Support, face to face & online at Childline (national charity)
- Family Coaching (NVR) charitable organisation Oxfordshire & school based
- Counselling teens and young people in Oxfordshire Secondary Schools
- Counselling primary aged children & families in primary school
- Bereavement support for children, young people and Adults both face to face and online for Cruse
- Experience of working with neurodivergent children and adults (accredited Autism Affirmed Therapist)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Family Coaching -
As a Family Coach, my role is to help families strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and create a more supportive home environment. Parenting is rewarding, but its not easy. And, its really not easy if you have no support network to rely on or if you sometimes struggle to understand what's behind your child's challenging behaviour. Using a Connective Family framework, that is rooted within NVR principals where aggression is present, enables focus on re-establishing connections and building relations.
Through our actions and reactions as adults, we can change family dynamics and support our children to learn and grow.
Whether you’re facing specific issues or simply want to build a stronger family foundation, family coaching can offer valuable guidance and support
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Concessions available for counselling students
- Low income families concessions are available
When I work
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- Please do contact me regarding availability. I offer a free no obligation 15 minute call to talk through the challenges you are facing.
Further information
- Designated counselling space in the heart of Didcot that can accommodate small family groups and individuals
- Car parking
- Evening appointments available
- Face to Face & Online Sessions available
- Short & long term sessions available
- Online working throughout the UK
