Dawn Johnston

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

About Dawn

Dawn Johnston works on stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem and mood concerns by focusing on practical conversations and methods that help people manage day-to-day life. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 20 years of professional experience.

Dawn uses a mix of talking and therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that affect how they feel and behave. She adapts sessions to what each person brings, and draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and on client-centred listening to follow what matters most to the person in front of her.

She also uses mindfulness practices to build skills for handling strong emotions and hypnotherapy where appropriate to support change at a different level of focus. Psychodynamic thinking informs her attention to past experiences that may shape current responses, especially when relationships or recurring problems are involved.

Dawn commonly works with issues such as grief and loss, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career questions. She also supports people dealing with specific relationship challenges including infidelity, divorce and blended family adjustment.

Practical steps are a regular part of sessions: identifying small, achievable actions, practising coping techniques, and reviewing what helps. She asks about goals and adjusts the approach as therapy proceeds so the work stays relevant and manageable.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Dawn commonly uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the person find their own solutions, and it is useful when someone wants to talk through feelings, relationships or life choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and panic.

She may also draw on mindfulness practices to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce emotional reactivity. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process and she will help clients decide what fits their goals, preferences and day-to-day life in a collaborative way.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or regular appointments that slot into an everyday routine, and the therapist will discuss what style and scheduling suit the client during the first sessions.

Topics Dawn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Dawn

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic symptoms are listed among her core areas of work and she uses cognitive behavioural methods alongside mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her practice combines client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas depending on the person's needs.

How long has she been practising?

She has 20 years of professional experience in the UK.

Is she a registered professional in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.