Dawn Mullen, BACP

Dawn Mullen is an addiction-informed counsellor who works with people after residential rehab and beyond. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings seven years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, self-esteem difficulties and the underlying issues that can drive addiction.

As an integrative practitioner she blends person-centred principles with cognitive behavioural techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs. Her way of working emphasizes warmth, compassion and empathy, placing the individual at the centre of the process and creating an environment meant to empower change and encourage self-healing.

Dawn aims to help people navigate post-rehab challenges and other life transitions by offering practical tools, reflective exploration and steady emotional support. She recognises that taking the first steps toward change can feel daunting, and she focuses on building a collaborative relationship that supports gradual progress, resilience and personal growth.

Online Work Using Person-Centred, CBT and Trauma-Focused Care

Dawn uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the work - it is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring values and processing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be effective for anxiety, depression and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the impact of traumatic events with targeted approaches to reduce symptom burden and support recovery after abuse or other traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dawn works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Dawn is offered by licensed professionals and therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit appointments around work, family and recovery commitments. This variety of formats helps make support more accessible and easier to maintain as part of everyday life.