Dawn Nunney, NCPS

Dawn Nunney is a United Kingdom based counsellor with eight years of professional experience, bringing a warm, humanistic approach to her therapeutic work. She practices primarily from a person-centered framework, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when it suits a client's needs, and holds the NCPS credential, which reflects a recognised professional counselling qualification. Dawn's background in health and social care informs her practical, empathetic style and helps her respond to a wide range of life challenges.

She has substantial experience delivering online counselling, gained during a period of high demand in the Covid crisis, and also offers face-to-face and telephone sessions. Dawn regularly supports people coping with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship and family concerns, health- and work-related stress, and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, active listening, and helping clients develop strategies that fit their everyday lives.

Clients seeking a therapist who integrates person-centered values with evidence-based tools will find Dawn approachable and goal-focused. She works with each person to understand their priorities and to tailor interventions that promote coping, resilience, and clearer pathways forward.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Dawn combines person-centered therapy with targeted techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to offer practical, empathetic support. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where a person can explore feelings and values at their own pace - it is helpful for building self-awareness and emotional support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, offering practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult; it helps people find their own motivation and set achievable goals without pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adjusting techniques over time and combining approaches when that best supports progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from varied locations, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.