Dawn Mullen , BACP

Dawn Mullen is an addiction-informed therapist who brings practical experience from residential rehab settings to work with people facing a wide range of challenges. With seven years of experience, she has supported individuals dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, and the complex underlying problems that can drive addiction and post-rehab adjustment. Dawn is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing in the United Kingdom.

Dawn practices as an integrative counsellor, blending person-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques so that each plan of work is tailored to the person in front of her. Her approach emphasizes warmth, empathy, and respect, and she places the client at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. Through a combination of supportive listening and practical skills-building, she aims to create an empowering space that can enable change, self-healing, and personal growth.

Recognising that beginning therapy can feel daunting, Dawn focuses on gentle encouragement and clear collaboration. Whether someone is navigating recovery, grief, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, she offers steady support and practical tools to help clients move toward their goals.

Approaches and online support for recovery and wellbeing

Dawn blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to meet people where they are. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the person explore their own values and goals - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviours. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past traumatic experiences are affecting current functioning; it offers targeted ways to understand and process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time, combining supportive listening with skill-building where appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit support around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow people to access consistent care from licensed professionals while choosing the format that feels most comfortable and convenient for them.