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Dawn Mullen

Dawn Mullen, BACP

United Kingdom 7 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - addiction and trauma focus

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  • Person‑centred practice
  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness work

About Dawn

Dawn Mullen is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, coping with life changes, relationship issues, grief, anger, career concerns and depression.

Dawn draws on person-centred work and cognitive behavioural methods to help people understand patterns and try new ways of coping. She also uses mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques alongside an Internal Family Systems perspective when helpful. Sessions aim to be practical and steady, with the client directing what to focus on.

Many of Dawn's recent roles were in residential rehab settings where she supported people with addiction and related concerns. That background informs how she works with post-rehab difficulties, process addictions and substance dependence alongside associated issues such as guilt, shame and isolation.

In sessions she helps people talk through difficult feelings, spot unhelpful thoughts, practise grounding or mindful exercises, and plan small, achievable steps. She also offers space to process traumatic experiences and relationship breakdowns in a paced way.

Dawn works with issues including caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, divorce and separation, men's issues, midlife crisis and sexual assault and abuse. She takes a practical approach that focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there.

To begin, people use the service's matching process and schedule an initial session. Fees vary with location and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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How her approaches translate to remote work

Client‑centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps build clarity about goals and what a person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns. Trauma‑focused therapy offers paced ways to process painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques across sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try different tools between sessions, such as short mindful practices or worksheets, so therapy actions can fit into everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she support?

She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, relationship issues, grief, anger, career worries and depression, plus related areas listed in her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style combines person‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses mindfulness, trauma‑focused approaches and Internal Family Systems where appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience, including work in residential rehab settings supporting people with addiction and post‑rehab challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dawn Mullen

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