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Dawn Johnston, BACP

Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or loss.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
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About Dawn

Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or loss. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Dawn offers a calm, respectful approach and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone who reaches out.

Dawn adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens without judgement and helps clients find practical ways to cope day to day.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on building skills that can be used between meetings. Her work draws on client-centred therapy to follow the person’s pace and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse.

Mindfulness and gentle hypnotherapy techniques are offered when these fit a person’s preferences and goals. Dawn is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP. She works with people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who want online support.

Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People often come for help with parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, workplace stress or transitions. Dawn will work alongside each person to set realistic aims and practical next steps.

She encourages small changes that add up over time.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	71410	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How online therapy and different approaches can help

Dawn uses client-centred work to start with what matters to the person and to shape the conversation around their priorities. This approach means the client sets the pace and the counsellor follows, helping people feel heard and understood.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT gives simple, practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and change patterns that fuel low mood or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will work together with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and comfort levels. This often means trying different techniques and agreeing on clear short-term aims.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone calls suit quieter moments or lower bandwidth, and messaging can be a brief check-in or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Dawn help with?

Dawn supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and anger. She also helps with sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, career questions and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She works in a warm, respectful way and follows the person’s pace. Sessions focus on practical coping, clearer thinking and small steps that feel achievable.

How much experience does she have?

Dawn has 20 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who prefer online support.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to fit your timetable.