Dawn Lockwood
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
About Dawn
Dawn Lockwood helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She is comfortable talking about grief, low mood, self-esteem and struggles with motivation. Dawn aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can speak openly and be heard.
She uses simple, practical ways of working. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what could help next. Dawn draws on approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different coping strategies.
Background and approach
Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns including sleep problems, anger, addictions and workplace stress. She pays attention to issues like guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and experiences of prejudice. Where relevant she also supports people dealing with end-of-life matters and first responder related stresses.
Dawn trained to the NCPS standard and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works in English and does not take international clients. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative approach. She listens first, then suggests small, realistic steps to try between sessions. The focus is on practical change and on helping someone feel more able to cope day to day.
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Sessions & fees
How Dawn’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps build trust and lets someone lead the discussion about their own priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dawn will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and situation. She may start with listening and then introduce CBT tools or mindfulness exercises as agreed together, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and to keep momentum between appointments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
