Dawn Johnston, BACP
Dawn Johnston helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- +14 more
About Dawn
Dawn Johnston helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship problems. She also supports those struggling with grief, anger, self‑esteem, sleep and eating concerns. Dawn is experienced with mood disorders, panic and phobias, postpartum depression, and life changes that can feel overwhelming.
Dawn works in a straightforward, respectful way. She listens first and adapts sessions to what each person needs. Conversations focus on practical steps alongside exploring feelings and past patterns.
Background and approach
Expect calm pacing and clear options for what to try between sessions. Over 20 years in practice she has used a mix of talking therapies and mind‑based techniques. That background helps when people want short‑term work to tackle a single problem, or longer work to understand repeating patterns.
Dawn draws on different methods according to what fits the person and the concern. People come to her for help with family problems, parenting strain, divorce and separation, blended family issues, infidelity, and communication difficulties. She also offers support for carers, coping after abandonment, loneliness and life purpose questions.
Her approach includes cognitive work to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to reduce stress, psychodynamic work to look at underlying patterns, and hypnotherapy where appropriate. Sessions are offered in English and she sees clients across the United Kingdom and internationally via online formats. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 71410 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and new ways of thinking to ease anxiety, panic, phobias and mood symptoms.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and improve sleep. These techniques can be used alongside other approaches to build everyday coping tools.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss options and adapt methods with the client, matching techniques to their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through emotional material as they would face to face. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter or low‑bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check‑ins, quick coaching prompts or when someone prefers writing to talking.
These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and everyday life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Dawn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief, as well as anger, sleep and eating concerns and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and tasks to the person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles with a broad range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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