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Dawn Mullen, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - addiction and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Mindfulness-based work
- Addiction informed practice
About Dawn
Dawn Mullen is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, grief, relationship strain, anger, career issues and depression.
She began her work supporting people in residential rehab. That background means she has experience with drug and alcohol addiction, post-rehab challenges, and related issues such as codependency and process addictions. Her practice also addresses divorce and separation, domestic violence, dissociation, and sexual assault and abuse.
Dawn uses approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centred work, mindfulness, trauma-focused methods and Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, learning new responses, and practising simple skills between meetings. Conversations are practical and goal-focused rather than long theoretical discussions.
Her way of working aims to be direct and steady. She helps people identify patterns that keep problems going, then tests small changes in thinking or behaviour. She also offers space to work through difficult experiences that feed anxiety, depression or addictive behaviour.
People who come for support receive clear steps and techniques they can try outside sessions. Dawn encourages reflection on what works and adapts the plan as needed. To start, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session via the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening with acceptance and following what the person brings. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-directive space to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and habits linked to addiction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Dawn will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match the person's goals and day-to-day challenges. She adjusts techniques if a client finds a method unhelpful or wants a different focus.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practise skills in their normal routines and bring real-life examples into sessions, which can help the therapist and client try small changes between appointments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Dawn supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship strain, career worries and depression. She also works with issues such as codependency, caregiver stress, process addiction and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. Sessions include skill practice and short-term goals alongside work on underlying issues.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience and has worked in residential rehab supporting people with addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma. That background informs her approach to post-rehab difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.