Dawn Lockwood, NCPS
Dawn Lockwood welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood.
About Dawn
Dawn Lockwood welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. She works with individuals who want practical help with self-esteem, motivation and coping with big life changes. Dawn presents a calm, approachable presence and she writes plainly to make the first steps easier for worried parents reading on a phone.
She uses a mix of listening and structured work. Conversations start with what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Dawn helps people notice thought patterns, test small changes, and build daily habits that feel manageable. Dawn holds a NCPS credential, which is shown as NCPS in her profile. She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, workplace difficulty and addictions. Her additional focus areas include first responder issues, grief at end of life, isolation and issues around guilt or shame. She also supports people dealing with phobias, post-traumatic stress and difficulties linked to prejudice or discrimination.
In sessions Dawn combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness tools. She also uses solution-focused steps to help people set clear, achievable goals. The aim is to help clients make steady changes they can continue after therapy ends.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-04130 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Dawn works with
Everything Dawn lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dawn lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach grounding and breathing exercises that can reduce immediate stress. These approaches are chosen to match the issue at hand, whether that is anxiety, grief or low mood. Figuring out the right mix is a collaborative process - Dawn will talk through options and help decide what feels most helpful based on the person's goals and preferences.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversational work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work or shift patterns and to use tools learned in sessions in day-to-day settings.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Dawn help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, as well as problems with sleep, anger, addictions and workplace issues.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps to help set clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her profile shows the credential NCPS and indicates she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
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