- Warm and interactive
- Focus on practical steps
- BACP counsellor
About Dawn
Dawn Manton is a BACP counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She also helps with trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns. Her approach is warm and interactive and she aims to offer a calm space to talk when life feels overwhelming.
Dawn draws on a decade of experience in the NHS and private practice. She listens first and helps people name what is happening for them. Conversations look at feelings, patterns and the options a person has for change. She tries to keep things straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn between sessions.
Sessions focus on building trust and a steady working relationship. Dawn treats the relationship itself as part of the work and helps people feel understood. She believes reaching out for help is an act of courage and meets people without judgement.
Dawn works with a wide range of concerns including bereavement and end-of-life related issues, ageing and caregiver stress, chronic illness and the emotional impact of cancer. She also supports people with body image, eating and identity matters, including LGBT concerns.
People can expect a relaxed and measured pace in sessions. Dawn offers a space to sort through emotions, develop coping strategies and set small, achievable goals. She does not offer counselling via messaging, so confirm current session options when booking.
Dawn draws on a decade of experience in the NHS and private practice. She listens first and helps people name what is happening for them. Conversations look at feelings, patterns and the options a person has for change. She tries to keep things straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn between sessions.
Sessions focus on building trust and a steady working relationship. Dawn treats the relationship itself as part of the work and helps people feel understood. She believes reaching out for help is an act of courage and meets people without judgement.
Dawn works with a wide range of concerns including bereavement and end-of-life related issues, ageing and caregiver stress, chronic illness and the emotional impact of cancer. She also supports people with body image, eating and identity matters, including LGBT concerns.
People can expect a relaxed and measured pace in sessions. Dawn offers a space to sort through emotions, develop coping strategies and set small, achievable goals. She does not offer counselling via messaging, so confirm current session options when booking.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online counselling
Two evidence-based approaches Dawn uses are focused conversation and problem-solving work. Focused conversation helps people talk through feelings, make sense of loss or change, and reduce overwhelming emotion. Problem-solving work looks at practical steps and small goals to help life feel more manageable and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. Dawn will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and try methods that suit you. If something isn’t helping, she will adapt the approach so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Many people find online counselling helps fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or caregiving. Because the biography does not list specific online session types, confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals offer online ways to meet that aim to make therapy practical and consistent with your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dawn commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression and addictions, plus relationship and parenting worries.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Dawn works in a warm, interactive way that focuses on listening, understanding and practical steps you can try between sessions.
What kind of background does she have?
She has around 10 years of experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dawn?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.