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Dawn Johnston, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT interventions
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger and motivation, and works with concerns such as self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people facing eating or sleeping problems, parenting strains, career changes and mood-related difficulties. Dawn accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred methods and mindfulness to identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thinking, trying out different responses, and building steady small changes. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are also part of the toolkit when they suit a person’s needs.
Dawn emphasises clear goals and straightforward strategies. She works with people on specific issues like panic attacks, phobias, postpartum depression, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family-related stresses such as blended family issues, divorce and separation, caregiving strain, communication breakdown and infidelity concerns.
Practical matters are handled simply. Dawn uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies by location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She keeps sessions focused and task-oriented so people can test what helps in day-to-day life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dawn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT sessions often involve setting practical goals, doing short exercises between meetings, and reviewing what works and what needs adjusting. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person’s own priorities shape the work. This helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and decide on next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will discuss options and work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice may mean focusing on CBT tools, using mindfulness practices, or bringing in hypnotherapy elements where appropriate.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting at certain times. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange session length and frequency to match everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, self-esteem and motivation, plus eating and sleeping problems and career or parenting strains.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses and build practical skills for everyday situations. It is offered alongside mindfulness and client-centred methods as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life-change issues and uses several therapeutic approaches in practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.