Dawn Mullen, BACP

Dawn Mullen is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings an addiction-informed perspective to her therapeutic work. With 7 years of experience, she has worked in residential rehab settings supporting people through a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, difficulties with self-esteem, and issues connected to addiction and post-rehab transitions. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Dawn practises in an integrative way, combining Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s specific needs. Her approach emphasizes warmth, empathy, and respect, with the person receiving therapy placed at the centre of the process. She aims to create an empowering environment that supports personal growth, self-healing, and practical change.

Recognising that the first step toward change can feel daunting, Dawn offers steady support and encouragement for people ready to begin their journey. She works collaboratively to help clients explore underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and build more fulfilling ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dawn often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches to meet an individual’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person is heard and valued - it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and building personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impacts of traumatic experiences and can be useful for people coping with abuse, post-traumatic stress, or complex trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dawn works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Dawn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, receive support from home, and maintain continuity of care during life changes while working with a registered professional.