- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Career and change
About Dawn
Dawn Manton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience in NHS and private settings. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Dawn also supports those dealing with relationship issues, parenting pressures, addictions, career questions and life changes where direction feels unclear.
People come to her when emotions feel overwhelming or when a change has left them unsure what comes next. She offers a relaxed, interactive approach that focuses on building a trusting relationship. Sessions are conversational and practical, with time to talk through what is happening now and what patterns might be keeping problems going.
Dawn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand their thoughts, feelings and reactions. She aims to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Work may cover communication difficulties, setting boundaries, managing strong emotions and practical steps for everyday life.
Her background includes nine years working within the NHS alongside private practice experience. That mix informs a straightforward style that balances listening with practical suggestions. Dawn makes space for grief, loss and the turbulence that follows major life events.
Sessions are offered in English and are suited to adults who want clear, steady support while they figure out next steps. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to use the site matching process to arrange a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Many of Dawn's sessions are built around evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety and low mood. This uses structured conversation and practical experiments to test new ways of coping and responding to stress.Another approach emphasises working through loss and trauma by allowing difficult memories and feelings to be processed at a manageable pace. Sessions aim to reduce the hold those experiences have on daily life and to support clearer thinking about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss options with each client and decide together which methods are most helpful for the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may shift as concerns change.
The practical benefits of remote sessions can include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online appointments make it easier to keep regular sessions and try short check-ins between bigger meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and parenting difficulties and life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is relaxed and interactive, focusing on building trust and talking through current patterns to find practical coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including nine years working within the NHS and time in private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in 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 much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.