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I approached Dawn having heard that she offered specialist counselling for ex-boarders. I was fairly clear why I was there. My grandson had just started the local Primary School and I was struggling with the thought of him being upset. I also wanted to explore if there was something in my MO (mode of operating) that might affect my relationships with others. Over the course of the year I got so much more out of the sessions: understanding the theory of Boarding School Syndrome; exploring a child's response to being sent away and how the survival techniques, created by an 11 year old, stay into adulthood. The sessions have helped me explore and understand my responses to situations and relationships and offered an objective view, with the 'grown up' in charge, to move forward. Dawn listens attentively and reflects back accurately, sometimes with some gentle challenges which have led to light-bulb moments. Thank you Dawn.

Dawn has helped me more than words can really convey - but here goes...
Despite feeling hopeless and not knowing where to start, I was reluctant to seek therapy as I felt like I should be able to sort it all out by myself. I am so glad that I chose Dawn to help me on my journey. She gently and patiently helped me to unlock something within myself - and together we worked through the things that were overwhelming my mind and making me so unhappy. Dawn is a brilliant and astute listener who made me feel relaxed and at ease from the very first session. She has also provided me with practical strategies to use when my stress levels begin to rise - to help me stay anchored and feel steady. I now feel free of the great deal of emotional weight that had sat heavy for many years. Thank you Dawn for helping me to regain my peace of mind and enjoy life again!

I contacted Dawn when life had really tough and I was at breaking point, I knew I needed help. Dawn was exceptional from the first moment we talked. She has so much compassion and helped me understand the reasons behind my actions and feelings and has equipped me with the tools to support me through anything in the future. She helped me practice the changes I needed to break the cycle and return to the real me. I highly recommend Dawn's sessions, she is truly one of a kind.

Due to a catalogue of unprecedented events, I was just about as low as I’ve ever been. However counselling with Dawn was one of the best experiences to date. Dawn listened and actively helped me find and utilise resources to allow me to move forward in a manner that is sustainable. She also enabled me to make sense of what had happened, how to cope with and better understand the events that had caused my anxiety and low mood. I am now able to stand back and think rationally before proceeding, keeping my thoughts in the present. Not the past or the future, because we can’t control them. Moreover Dawn taught me to identify the drains and radiators - and this I feel has been really been life changing for me! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Dawn. You truly are amazing.

I honestly don't know where to start describing my journey with Dawn. Unsure what to expect, but knowing I needed some counselling support, Dawn guided me through the process with such gentleness and understanding. Dawn allowed me to deal with things at my own pace - which actually felt very quick, but that was my pace, not hers. I also left knowing I can access her support at anytime - and I definitely will. I can't recommend her services highly enough. I've learnt so much about myself - thank you Dawn x