Dawn Mullen

Dawn Mullen is a BACP-registered counsellor who supports people dealing with anger alongside related issues like stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. She presents as warm and compassionate and aims to centre each person’s individual needs during sessions. Dawn speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier day to day.

She has seven years' experience and has worked in residential rehab settings supporting people through depression, trauma, bereavement and the challenges that follow recovery. That background informs how she notices patterns linked to addiction and post-rehab difficulties. She draws on this experience when helping people manage strong emotions such as anger.

Dawn uses an integrative approach that blends person-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means conversations are led by the person while also using practical exercises to try out new thinking and coping skills. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas are used where they help reduce reactivity and ground someone in the present.

Her sessions are offered with warmth and empathy, aiming to create an empowering space where people can practise new responses. Dawn also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand different parts of themselves and how they contribute to anger, shame or self-criticism.

She encourages small, manageable steps and collaborative goal-setting. If someone is ready to start, Dawn asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy means conversations are led by the individual, with the counsellor offering empathy, reflection and practical support. It helps when someone needs to be heard, to feel understood, and to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviours. It is useful for managing anger, anxiety and low mood by introducing simple experiments and coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dawn will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest a blend of methods that suit the person. This is collaborative - the chosen techniques can be adjusted as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Different formats can suit different needs - for example a shorter phone check-in may fit a busy day, while a video conversation can allow for longer therapy work. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide what will work best for your circumstances.