Dawn Manton , BACP

Dawn Manton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and loss. She supports those dealing with trauma, relationship strain, self‑esteem problems and issues around addiction. She also works with people navigating parenting, career changes, LGBT concerns and life transitions. Dawn brings a warm, interactive manner to sessions and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

She has ten years' experience working in the NHS and in private practice. That background means she is used to hearing about a wide range of problems, from grief and separation to chronic illness and caregiving stress. Dawn aims to build trust quickly so people feel heard and understood.

Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and trying small steps that can make daily life easier. She emphasises the relationship in therapy and offers a calm space to process painful events and strong emotions.

Dawn also supports people with additional concerns such as body image and eating issues, abandonment and codependency, and the effects of domestic violence. She works with those affected by cancer, chronic pain, autism spectrum issues, and ageing challenges.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with registered professionals in the United Kingdom. Dawn notes that she cannot provide counselling via messaging, and she does not accept international clients.

Approaches that help online and in person

Dawn offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at making problems easier to manage. One common approach involves talking through patterns of thought and behaviour to spot what keeps difficulties going and to try small, practical changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to take manageable steps forward.

Another helpful approach focuses on processing loss, trauma and strong emotions by creating a steady, supportive conversation. That approach supports grieving, relationship breakdown and the after-effects of abuse by allowing the person to make sense of painful events and build new coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and together decide what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can suit shorter check-ins, quick scheduling or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.