Dawn Manton, BACP

Dawn Manton, BACP, supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps with relationship and family worries, self-esteem struggles, addictions, eating concerns and parenting strain. Dawn works with those coping with major life changes, career questions and bereavement. She has particular focus on issues such as abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress and aging and geriatric issues.

Dawn’s style is warm and interactive. She aims to create a relaxed space where clients can talk about what is worrying them. Sessions are built around listening first, then helping people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She believes reaching out for help is an act of courage and strength.

Her experience includes around ten years working in NHS settings and in private practice. That background shapes a straightforward, practical approach to common problems like feeling stuck, overwhelmed or emotionally out of control. Dawn works with people who feel anxious, flat or exhausted and wants to help them find manageable steps forward.

In sessions she focuses on building trust and an open working relationship. Conversations aim to improve understanding of self and others, reduce distress, and support changes people choose for their lives. She asks people what they need and adapts the pace to suit them.

Dawn is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Please check current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used in her work include talking therapies that focus on understanding feelings and behaviour. These approaches help people spot unhelpful patterns, try small changes and develop coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Another common technique is structured problem-solving, which helps break overwhelming problems into clear steps. This method can be useful for dealing with practical stresses like caring responsibilities, work strain or the effects of illness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit each person’s needs. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, avoid travel time and choose a session length that suits a work break or caregiving schedule. They can also allow for quieter settings or shorter check-ins where helpful.