Dawn Brearley

Approaches you can work with online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and trust. It helps when people notice repeated problems in relationships or struggle with closeness and commitment. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s own goals; it suits people who want a safe space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dawn will talk through options and try methods that match the individual’s needs and aims. She adapts techniques as conversations develop so the plan stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy gives flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for quicker check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, journalling between sessions or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping a consistent therapeutic process with a registered or accredited professional.