Dawn Mullen

Dawn Mullen is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship strain and divorce and separation. She also supports those facing grief, anger, career uncertainty and life changes. Dawn works from a practical, person-focused perspective to make the first steps feel manageable.

She trained and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Dawn has seven years of experience, including work in residential rehabilitation. That background means she is familiar with the day-to-day challenges that follow treatment and the issues that often sit behind addiction.

Dawn blends Client-Centred Therapy with cognitive behavioural techniques to match what each person needs. Sessions tend to focus on what feels most urgent, while also helping people notice longer patterns that keep problems repeating. Her approach is warm and compassionate and aims to help people make steady changes at a pace they can manage.

Practical coping skills are used alongside listening and reflection. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas are also brought in when they support recovery and emotional safety. Dawn encourages self-awareness and personal responsibility while respecting each person’s preferences.

She invites people to take one step at a time, and supports them through difficult decisions and transitions. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that can be used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance so people can talk through what matters most and find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for low self-esteem, grief and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build better routines for mood and anxiety management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dawn will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that suit each person. The choice between listening-focused sessions, structured CBT tasks or trauma-informed interventions is made together as therapy unfolds.

The site biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family life, or helpful when they prefer not to travel. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or video meetings that allow continuity between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these options to help therapy fit into everyday schedules.