Dawn Brearley, NCPS

Dawn Brearley is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom and combines relationship work with one-to-one counselling. Dawn draws on a client-centred foundation and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical.

Dawn focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues. Her practice pays attention to attachment patterns and family dynamics when those are part of the difficulty.

In sessions she listens for what matters to each person and helps them notice their strengths. Dawn uses tools from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people make sense of painful feelings. Sessions are described in plain terms and grounded in what the person wants to achieve.

She also works with people coping with addictions, anger, career changes and end-of-life issues. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, caregiver stress, commitment problems and family of origin concerns. Dawn aims to be steady and practical when problems feel overwhelming.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She encourages people to set small goals and try out different ways of seeing their situation. If you feel stuck by jealousy, relationship tensions or loss, she can help you talk it through and find clearer next steps.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions. It helps when jealousy, trust or closeness are causing pain by exploring how past relationships shape present responses.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them find their own pace and make sense of difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then tests alternatives with small experiments. It can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and recurring worries that fuel relationship tension.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dawn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the exact session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports steady continuity of care if someone relocates or has changing commitments.