About me
Hi, I’m Dawn, a BACP-registered counsellor and clinical supervisor, offering counselling face to face and online for adults.
Whatever you may be struggling with, talking with a qualified therapist in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space can help you explore your feelings and experiences and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. This process can support greater self-worth, increased confidence, and a stronger ability to manage life’s challenges.
Finding the right counsellor is an important step. A trusting, respectful, and supportive relationship is at the heart of effective therapy, and I believe it’s essential that you feel comfortable with the person you choose to work with. I’m happy to offer a brief initial call so we can explore what’s brought you to counselling and see whether working together feels right for you.
I am trauma-informed, autism-informed and an LGBTQIA+ ally.
What to expect
Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you as a whole person. We’ll explore what has brought you to counselling, what you’re hoping to gain from it, and how we might work together in a way that feels supportive and meaningful for you. If you decide to continue, we can then arrange regular ongoing sessions.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and tailor my work to your individual needs. This may involve focusing on the here and now, exploring past experiences, or looking towards the future.
Whatever the approach, my work is grounded in person-centred values. I aim to see the world from your perspective, work at your pace, and meet you as an equal. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, fears, and experiences, helping you develop greater self-understanding and find your own ways forward.
Professional Standards and Ongoing Development
I am committed to providing a high-quality, ethical service.
- I have regular supervision with an experienced counselling supervisor and am also a qualified supervisor myself.
- I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
- I undertake regular training and continuing professional development to keep my practice current and informed.
- I have taught CPCAB Level 4 Counselling Diploma at a local counselling academy, and continue to run workshops for them, supporting the development of future counsellors alongside keeping my skills and knowledge fresh.
What counselling can help with
Counselling can help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, fears, and experiences.
I work with a wide range of issues, including:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and overwhelm
- Identity and self-esteem issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Bereavement and loss
- Trauma and childhood experiences
- Sexuality and sexual issues
- Addiction and the impact of addiction on families
- Difficulties at work, college, or university
- Feeling stuck
…and many other concerns.
If you’d like to explore how counselling might help you, please feel free to phone, text, or message me.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I have experience of working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, stress, relationship issues, childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, autism & ADHD. I also have in-depth knowledge of the 12 step program, with considerable experience in supporting friends and family of alcoholics.
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling (50 minutes) : £60
A few concession slots are available.
Supervision: £90 for 1.5hr session
