Dawn Hosmer

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About me


Life can become overwhelming, especially when stress, anxiety, or past experiences start affecting your day-to-day well-being. If you’re finding it hard to cope or struggling to make sense of things, counselling can offer the support, clarity, and space you need.

I’m a therapist who works in a person-centred, humanistic, integrative approach, which means your therapy is tailored to you—your emotions, your experiences, and your pace. I aim to create a warm, understanding, and confidential space where you can explore whatever feels important to you, without judgment or pressure.

Who I Work With
I support adults facing a wide range of emotional challenges, and I specialise in  therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma, including:

Growing up with a parent affected by alcohol or drug addiction

Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

Unpredictable or unsafe childhood environments

Early childhood bereavement or difficult parental divorce

Long-term patterns like people-pleasing, low self-worth, or seeking validation

Relationships in adult life where patterns keep repeating 

Anxiety and feelings of overwhelm 

Mens mental heath 

Menopausal women 

These early experiences often stay with us, quietly shaping our relationships, confidence, boundaries, and sense of self. Together, we can work through these patterns and begin creating healthier, more fulfilling ways of living.

How I Work
Whether you choose online counselling or in-person sessions, I offer a grounded and compassionate space where you can speak openly and honestly. My role is to walk beside you, helping you make sense of your feelings and supporting you as you move toward the life you want.

A Little About Me
Clients often find it reassuring to know that I’ve experienced childhood trauma and difficult early life events myself. I understand how deeply these experiences can shape us, and I know how transformative counselling can be. My own journey is one of the reasons I’m passionate about supporting others.

Recognised Expertise
I have been featured as a therapeutic expert in both Stylist Magazine (London) and Happiful Magazine.

 2024,  contributed to Happiful on the emotional impact of hair loss and how counselling can support those going through it.

2025 relationships expert  for Stylist magazine 

Free Consultation
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, so I offer a free consultation. It’s simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB level 2,3,4
  • Adversity in childhood UCL dip
  • BACP online counselling diploma 
  • Accredited Professional Counselling Diploma For Sexual Abuse CTAA 
  • EFT Tapping for OCD Anxiety Using Gentle Behavior Therapy

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Adult survivors of childhood abuse, physical, emotional and sexual . Adults that were children of additive parents,

menopause, chronic illness, cancer patients. LGBTQ 

Therapies offered

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Fees

£55.00 - £90.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers

Additional information

I provide open-ended counselling with flexible plans tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

**Free Phone or Online Consultation:** Take advantage of a complimentary 20-minute session where we can explore your needs and collaborate on a personalised plan that works for you.

**Pricing Options:**

- **Individual Session:** Experience a session for just £65,00

- **Introductory Block:** Start your journey with 5 sessions for only £275.00 (£55.00 per session)—a great way to begin your transformation.

- **Block of 10 Sessions:** Commit to profound change with 10 sessions for £500.00 (£50.00 per session). These sessions are to be taken weekly and can conveniently be paid in 2 instalments. Block sessions must be taken weekly.

For those seeking ongoing support, you can schedule weekly open-ended sessions at £65.00 each—enjoy the flexibility of a pay-as-you-go approach.

**Check-In Sessions:** If you’ve completed therapy and are looking for a refresher, I offer 1.5-hour check-in sessions for £90.00 to help you maintain your progress.

**Special Concessions:** I honour those who serve by offering discounts for emergency services personnel, including police, fire, and all NHS staff. £50,00 PER SESSION 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

EAP counselling available 

Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM23

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams