Dawn Johnston, BACP

Dawn Johnston is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties, and has a particular interest in jealousy and communication problems. Dawn aims to meet clients with respect and sensitivity as they begin therapy.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses client-centred ways of working to help people feel heard and understood, and draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Dawn also includes mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools when they fit a person’s needs.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation, and uses simple techniques to build confidence and coping skills. Many people find this combination helpful for panic, sleep problems and low self-esteem.

Dawn has supported people through grief, trauma and life changes, including separation and blended family issues. She also works with those managing caregiver stress, hoarding concerns, mood fluctuations and postpartum depression. Her work often involves exploring patterns and practical coping strategies.

People who choose Dawn can expect a calm, steady style and realistic tasks between sessions. She encourages open dialogue about what is and isn’t working, and adapts the plan as needs change. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

Approaches you can use in online counselling

Dawn commonly blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without judgement and helps you find your own solutions, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries. Cognitive behavioural work focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour, often used for anxiety, panic and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. She adapts the plan over time based on what helps and what feels manageable for the client.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered for online work, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and homework tools between meetings to build skills week by week.