Dawn Manton, BACP

Dawn Manton offers a warm, interactive counselling style that invites clients to explore the concerns weighing on them and to find practical ways forward. She has worked in both the NHS and in private practice, bringing experience supporting people through difficulties such as stress, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship breakdowns, and major life changes. Many clients seek her support when emotions feel overwhelming - whether they are struggling with persistent worry, low mood, or the exhaustion that comes from feeling stuck. Dawn values the courage it takes to ask for help and creates a relaxed space where people can be heard without judgment.

Her approach places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work; she aims to build trust and to establish clear boundaries so clients can explore sensitive topics at a comfortable pace. Counselling with Dawn focuses on increasing self-understanding, improving relationships, and supporting positive, empowering change. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Please note that she is not able to provide counselling via messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Dawn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-focused. One approach she uses involves structured, problem-solving work that helps people identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping skills, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. This kind of work is useful for clients wanting clear strategies to manage day-to-day distress. Another approach is trauma-informed therapy that focuses on gently processing painful experiences and building emotional safety; this supports people who are dealing with past abuse, dissociation, or complex grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Dawn treats this as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques so the therapy fits the individual rather than fitting the individual to a single method.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to attend therapy around work, family, and mobility constraints. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with a registered professional.