Dawn Mullen

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and relapse
• Trauma-informed methods

About Dawn

Dawn Mullen works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and life changes, using person-centred and cognitive behavioural methods. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' experience working in residential rehab settings and community care.

Dawn has practical experience supporting people after rehab and while they manage depression, grief or relationship difficulties. She helps people talk through how addiction and process behaviours affect daily life, and she supports work on guilt, shame and isolation. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing for the individual and on small, manageable steps forward.

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen closely and help clients set their own goals, while also using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thought patterns and coping strategies. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and elements of Internal Family Systems when trauma or complex reactions are present.

Dawn’s background includes several years supporting residents through recovery in a rehab setting, which has given her experience with post-rehab challenges and relapse prevention conversations. This experience informs how she plans practical strategies and relapse-aware coping skills with people.

People can expect a straightforward style that prioritises clear aims and practical steps. Dawn works in English and sees people in the United Kingdom. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How her therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions

Dawn uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person's own goals and priorities, offering attentive listening and support while clients set the pace of work. This approach helps people who need time to clarify what matters and to build confidence in their choices.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is useful for tackling anxiety, low mood and practical problems by breaking issues into manageable steps and trying out new coping strategies.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Dawn will discuss options with each person and agree methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or choosing not to be on camera when that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals can still use these approaches effectively in remote work, and Dawn will discuss how to make sessions practical and manageable when you start.

Topics Dawn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Dawn

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her core concerns and she uses CBT and mindfulness techniques to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative approach combining Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems where relevant.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience, including several years working in residential rehab environments supporting people through recovery.

Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

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

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

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