Dawn Joseph
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About me
Life can be beautifully complex and sometimes overwhelming.
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, caring for others whilst forgetting yourself, experiencing the shifts of menopause, or seeking support through any of life's transitions, you don't have to face it alone. Here's the silver lining: you have support available.
I'm Dawn, a BACP registered counsellor offering both in-person and online sessions. I'm here to walk beside you, whatever path you're on.
Perhaps you're working through relationship difficulties, seeking support for your child, adjusting to a change in lifestyle, navigating bereavement, experiencing the physical and emotional changes of menopause, or simply feeling out of sync with yourself. You might be part of a blended cultural family seeking understanding, a couple wanting to reconnect, or someone at any life stage needing a safe space to be heard.
I understand that life's challenges don't fit into neat categories. The exhaustion of caring for others can mirror the isolation of feeling unseen in a relationship. The transitions we face, whether hormonal, relational, or circumstantial, deserve compassionate attention.
These feelings? They're all part of the human experience. And together, we can work through them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you can be yourself, express your thoughts, and start your journey towards a new way of living. Whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy, we'll find an approach that works for you.
Whether you're 7 or 75, your feelings matter. Let's talk about how we can help you move forward, one step at a time.
Training, qualifications & experience
As an integrative counsellor, I offer support tailored to your unique situation, drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. My experience includes working with:
• Relationship and couples issues
• Women's health, including menopause and perimenopause
• Life transitions and identity
• Bereavement and loss
• Blended and multicultural families
• I have particular experience in supporting children, young people and adults with neurodiverse conditions, such as those with ADHD or ASC.
- Trauma Informed Practitioner
- Diploma in Couples & Relationships Counselling
- Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People Supervision
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Bereavement Support (Cruse)
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Certificate in Solution Focused Practice Certificate (NCS)
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Advanced Safeguarding Children
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Enhanced DBS
- Online & Telephone Counselling Certificate
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Adults: £55 per session
- Couples £75 per session
- Children and Young People: £55 per session
- Supervision: £45 per session
- Concession Carers
When I work
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Further information
Taking that first step towards counselling can feel like a big leap. That's why I offer a free 30-minute telephone consultation. It's a chance for us to chat, for you to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together. Think of it as a friendly, no-pressure conversation to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you or your child. Remember, this journey is all about you, and it starts with making sure you feel comfortable and heard.
I offer both face-to-face, online, and telephone sessions lasting 50 minutes.
Face-to-face sessions are available within Sidcup, just off the High Street. and in Dartford Town Centre, near the train station.
Feel free to get in touch to book your initial consultation or to ask any questions. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. I'm here to support you on your journey. I offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute phone call and suggest we do this first to help you explore whether you would like to work with me and what support I can offer.
