Dawn Johnston
Experienced counsellor for anxiety and life change
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About Dawn
Dawn Johnston helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, anger and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes. Dawn has 20 years of experience and works with gentle respect and sensitivity in every session.
Her approach is practical and person-centred. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and pace. She uses tools from cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness to manage thoughts and daily habits.
Background and approach
Hypnotherapy can be used where appropriate to support relaxation and behaviour change. Dawn also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat over time. Sessions aim to make those patterns clearer and give options for doing things differently.
She mixes short-term strategies with deeper reflection depending on what someone wants. Dawn treats people dealing with relationship difficulties like infidelity, divorce and blended family tensions, as well as caregiver stress and isolation. She offers support for mood disorders including bipolar presentations, panic and phobias, and for new parents facing postpartum depression.
People who meet her can expect straightforward language and a calm presence. She explains methods simply and works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be scheduled according to therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 20
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 71410
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Dawn's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Dawn works with
Everything Dawn lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Women's issues
Approaches Dawn lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Dawn works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also mean a person can choose whether to work with talk-based techniques, structured CBT tasks, mindfulness exercises or hypnotherapy-style relaxation depending on what suits them.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Dawn commonly support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger issues as well as grief, trauma, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and direct, using plain language and a calm approach while tailoring conversations to each person's needs.
What sort of experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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