Dawn Hall , BACP

Dawn Hall is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She works with women on issues such as grief, self-esteem, depression and intimacy concerns. Dawn aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful. Dawn uses a warm, empathic style that centres the client’s experience. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, with clear, practical steps when helpful. She encourages honest conversation about feelings like shame, emptiness or loneliness and helps people find ways to cope day to day. Her work draws on client-centred principles that put the person’s views and choices first. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. Existential ideas are woven in when people need to talk about meaning, choice and responsibility. Dawn has seven years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people dealing with addictions, family problems, attachment and abandonment wounds, body image and caregiver stress. Sessions can address concerns about communication, commitment, conflict, divorce, impulsivity, eating and sleeping difficulties, and LGBT-related matters. Dawn works in plain language and keeps the focus on small, realistic steps that fit into busy lives. She accepts people from the United Kingdom and international clients. Online formats are available for those who prefer video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people discover their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and feeling heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Existential Therapy invites people to talk about meaning, choices and responsibility when facing life transitions or feelings of emptiness. It can help with decisions, grief and finding direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adjust the way they work as understanding grows. This is a collaborative process where the client’s views shape each step.

Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls are close to an in-person meeting and work well for deeper conversations. Phone sessions suit people who need a quieter or simpler setup, and take less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different needs.