Dawn Manton , BACP

Dawn Manton offers a warm, interactive approach to counselling, creating a relaxed space where people can talk about what is weighing on them. She has worked for nine years in the NHS and in private practice, bringing experience supporting people through common and complex life challenges.

Many who seek her help are looking for a place to explore feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed or exhausted by persistent anxiety, frustration or low mood. Dawn works with issues such as relationship breakdown, bereavement and other losses, and the emotional fallout from trauma and difficult life events. She believes that asking for help can be a courageous step and that therapy can support greater understanding of self and others while enabling positive, empowering change.

Her practice emphasises the therapeutic relationship as central to progress, and she works to establish trust and maintain clear boundaries so clients feel heard and respected. Dawn’s own experiences have reinforced her commitment to counselling, and she aims to offer a unique, calm setting that supports reflection and growth. She is not able to provide counselling via messaging.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Dawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. Skills-based interventions focus on practical coping strategies and behavioural tools to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety and low mood, helping clients develop routines and problem-solving skills that reduce distress. Trauma-informed work attends to safety, stabilization and paced processing of difficult experiences, offering ways to understand and integrate traumatic or abusive events without becoming overwhelmed. Relational and exploratory work helps people examine patterns in relationships, self-esteem and communication, supporting change in how they relate to others and to themselves.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dawn works with clients to identify goals and preferences, and together they adjust techniques and focus as therapy progresses to find the best fit for each individual’s situation.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing personal issues.