- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship and grief
About Dawn
Dawn Redwood is a counsellor who works in a client-centred way. She puts the person's needs and wishes first and focuses on creating a calm space for people to talk through what matters to them.
She trained initially as an integrative counsellor, which gave her a practical grounding in several therapy styles. Dawn has added further study, became a clinical supervisor, and completed a research paper on working with people who are feeling suicidal. She draws on this background when meeting people who bring distressing or complex concerns.
Her experience includes roles in private practice and work with charities and organisations. Dawn has delivered therapy through employee assistance programmes, worked in schools with young people, and supported people at a rape centre. These roles helped her learn how to respond to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD in everyday terms.
Dawn helps people with a broad range of difficulties, including stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD and questions around identity and sexuality. She also offers support for anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including separation and loss.
In sessions she uses conversational, practical methods alongside longer-term reflection. People can expect to explore what they want to change, try straightforward steps to cope better, and look at patterns that keep problems repeating. The focus is on working together to find what helps.
How different approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person wants. The counsellor offers a non-judgemental space and follows the client's pace to help them feel understood and make choices that matter.Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of past harm and helps people develop ways to manage distressing memories and reactions. It can be useful for trauma, PTSD and for people coping after abuse or violence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then choose methods together. The plan can change as progress is made so the approach stays matched to needs.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life, reducing travel time and making it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed. Confirm current session options directly when you arrange an appointment so you know how sessions will be delivered.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor specialise in?
Dawn supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, ADHD and a wide range of relationship and life-change issues. She also works with eating and sleeping problems, grief, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Work is mainly client-centred so sessions focus on the person's needs and choices. Dawn also draws on solution-focused, psychodynamic and trauma-informed ideas when they suit the goals.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has around five years' experience working in private practice and with charities and organisations. That background has included school work, employee assistance programmes and support at a rape centre.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as the listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees and scheduling details are provided when booking.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.