Dawn Mullen, BACP

Dawn Mullen is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger and the challenges that come with midlife changes. Dawn aims to make the first steps feel manageable and offers steady support throughout the process.

She brings seven years of experience working in residential rehabilitation settings. That background exposed her to a wide range of difficulties including post-rehab adjustment, depression, bereavement and underlying issues that feed addiction. Those years inform the way she listens and responds in sessions.

Dawn describes her approach as integrative, combining person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, with practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. She works with mindfulness-based ideas and trauma-informed ways of helping when needed.

Her manner is warm and compassionate, aimed at creating an empowering space where people can work through difficult moments. Dawn emphasises self-healing, gradual change and building clearer everyday coping skills.

To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules a session according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and the subscription used can be cancelled at any time.

How different approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects what is said. This approach helps people feel heard and make their own decisions about change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses simple, practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and managing cravings or urges.

Dawn will work collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches for each person. Together the counsellor and client decide what feels most helpful, adapt tools as they go, and review progress so methods match the person's goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, making short check-ins possible during a lunch break, or allowing sessions when leaving home would be difficult. Online counselling can also make regular attendance simpler while the therapist and client try different approaches and practical exercises.