Dawn Manton, BACP
Dawn Manton - warm, interactive counsellor
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship support
About Dawn Manton
Dawn Manton brings a warm, interactive approach to counselling, drawing on ten years of experience working in the NHS and in private practice. She creates a relaxed space where people can explore difficult emotions, make sense of feeling stuck, and find ways to move forward when life feels overwhelming. Dawn commonly supports clients dealing with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship breakdown, bereavement, trauma, and self-esteem difficulties, and she offers practical and empathetic guidance tailored to each person’s situation.
Her own life experience has reinforced the value she places on therapeutic work, and she prioritises the quality of the relationship with each client. Trust and a respectful, listening presence are central to her practice, and she aims to help clients gain clearer understanding of themselves and others. That understanding can support lasting, empowering change in everyday life.
Dawn is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional affiliation with a recognised UK counselling body. She combines an approachable manner with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with grief, trauma, addiction, parenting and family challenges, career difficulties, and other life transitions.
Her own life experience has reinforced the value she places on therapeutic work, and she prioritises the quality of the relationship with each client. Trust and a respectful, listening presence are central to her practice, and she aims to help clients gain clearer understanding of themselves and others. That understanding can support lasting, empowering change in everyday life.
Dawn is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional affiliation with a recognised UK counselling body. She combines an approachable manner with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with grief, trauma, addiction, parenting and family challenges, career difficulties, and other life transitions.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dawn Manton have?
Dawn has ten years of experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
Is Dawn Manton a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Dawn Manton provide therapy?
Dawn provides therapy in English.
Where is Dawn Manton located?
Dawn is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dawn Manton as my therapist?
You can work with Dawn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dawn Manton work with international clients?
Dawn Manton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dawn Manton 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online support
Dawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills development with opportunities to explore personal history and emotional patterns. One strand of her work focuses on skills-led interventions that help people manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or stress by teaching coping tools, breathing and grounding strategies, and ways to reframe unhelpful thinking. This approach is useful for clients who want clear, actionable steps to reduce day-to-day distress.Another strand emphasises trauma-informed and relational work, offering space to process loss, relationship breakdown, or past abuse while strengthening self-understanding and emotional resilience. This way of working helps people make sense of painful experiences and build more adaptive responses over time.
Dawn approaches treatment collaboratively, exploring with each client which techniques feel like the best fit for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan together with the person seeking support, adjusting pace and focus as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Dawn includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility around work, family, and mobility. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to access therapy from home, enabling people to engage in meaningful therapeutic work without added travel or scheduling barriers.