Dawn Brearley, NCPS
UK therapist for relationships and anxiety
- NCPS registered professional
- Couples and individual therapy
- Accepts international clients
About Dawn Brearley
Dawn Brearley is a NCPS-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of counselling experience. She works with both individuals and couples and is a Relate-qualified relationship counsellor, bringing focused support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss. Drawing on a client-centred foundation, she blends cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies and compassion-informed mindfulness to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. The NCPS credential indicates professional registration with a recognized counselling body, reflecting her commitment to ongoing standards and practice.
Dawn has a particular interest in adult attachment and systemic models when addressing relational or family concerns, helping clients explore patterns that affect intimacy, communication and connection. She seeks to build on clients’ existing strengths, offering practical tools and reflective space to navigate challenges such as caregiving stress, addiction, trauma, career change and end-of-life matters. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect and paced progress so people can work toward clearer goals and greater day-to-day coping. Dawn aims to support clients through difficult transitions while honoring each person’s story and resources.
Dawn has a particular interest in adult attachment and systemic models when addressing relational or family concerns, helping clients explore patterns that affect intimacy, communication and connection. She seeks to build on clients’ existing strengths, offering practical tools and reflective space to navigate challenges such as caregiving stress, addiction, trauma, career change and end-of-life matters. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect and paced progress so people can work toward clearer goals and greater day-to-day coping. Dawn aims to support clients through difficult transitions while honoring each person’s story and resources.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Brearley have?
Dawn Brearley has seven years of counselling experience.
Is Dawn Brearley a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does Dawn Brearley provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Dawn Brearley located?
Dawn is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dawn Brearley as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn Brearley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Brearley work with international clients?
Yes, Dawn Brearley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Brearley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dawn Brearley
Dawn draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and intimacy; this approach can help with issues like abandonment, commitment concerns and recurring relational dynamics. She works from a Client-Centred base that prioritizes the client’s perspective, offering empathic listening and support to help people discover their own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawn collaborates with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive to change.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people who travel, live abroad or have caregiving or work commitments to access support from registered professionals and therapists without rearranging their lives.