Dawn Manton, BACP

Dawn Manton, BACP, offers compassionate support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and the sense of being stuck that can come with major life changes such as a midlife crisis. She writes in a straightforward, warm way and invites people who are feeling overwhelmed, low or exhausted to talk about what matters to them. The opening conversation focuses on what is most pressing and on simple steps that can help relieve immediate strain.

With around ten years of experience including NHS and private practice work, Dawn draws on everyday, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients understand patterns and make practical changes. Sessions aim to build a trusting relationship where difficult feelings can be named and thought through without judgement. She pays attention to emotions that spiral, persistent low mood, and the impact of relationship breakdowns and bereavement.

Dawn makes space for people dealing with trauma, addictions, body image and identity concerns, and for those navigating parenting, career shifts or caring responsibilities. She also supports people wrestling with abandonment, chronic illness, or the ripple effects of domestic violence and separation. Her approach is interactive and conversational, focusing on what the person wants to change.

Clients can expect a calm, relaxed setting in which practical coping strategies are discussed alongside deeper reflection. Dawn explains ideas plainly and works with each person to set realistic goals. She asks for honesty about what is working so the plan can be refined together.

Sessions are not offered via messaging. If you are considering starting, it is sensible to confirm current session options when booking so arrangements meet your needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Many of the techniques Dawn uses are drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods that focus on thinking, feeling and behaviour. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try small experiments to test new thinking and behaviour; this can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach focuses on exploring difficult emotions and relationships in a calm, structured way to make sense of past events and reduce their hold in day-to-day life; this can help with grief, trauma and relationship breakdown.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dawn discusses goals and preferences with each person and together they decide which methods to try. She adapts techniques as needed and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what should change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, and saving commuting time so therapy is easier to sustain. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so arrangements suit your routine. The focus is on making therapy manageable and useful within everyday life.