Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy in Sidcup, Dartford and Online
Compassionate care for every age and stage
Welcome to Lifespan Therapeutic Counselling
You're not broken. You're human.
Life can be beautifully complex and sometimes overwhelming.
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, caring for others whilst forgetting yourself, experiencing the shifts of menopause, or seeking support through any of life's transitions, you don't have to face it alone. Here's the silver lining: you have support available.
I'm Dawn, a BACP registered counsellor offering both in-person and online sessions. I'm here to walk beside you, whatever path you're on.
Perhaps you're working through relationship difficulties, adjusting to a change in lifestyle, navigating bereavement, experiencing the physical and emotional changes of menopause, or simply feeling out of sync with yourself. You might be part of a blended cultural family seeking understanding, a couple wanting to reconnect, or someone at any life stage needing a safe space to be heard.
I understand that life's challenges don't fit into neat categories. The exhaustion of caring for others can mirror the isolation of feeling unseen in a relationship. The transitions we face, whether hormonal, relational, or circumstantial, deserve compassionate attention.
How does it work?
These feelings? They're all part of the human experience. And together, we can work through them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you can be yourself, express your thoughts, and start your journey towards a new way of living. Whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy, we'll find an approach that works for you.
Whether you're 7 or 75, your feelings matter. Let's talk about how we can help you move forward, one step at a time.
Counselling for Adults
Life doesn't come with a manual, and sometimes we all need a little guidance. Whether you're navigating relationships, stress, life transitions, or personal growth, I'm here to help you find your footing and rediscover your way.
I offer support for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, life changes, and women's health.
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Relationships take work, and sometimes they need a little extra care. Whether you're facing communication difficulties, navigating life changes together, or working through trust issues, I provide a safe space for both of you to be heard.
As a qualified couples & relationship counsellor, I help partners reconnect, rebuild understanding, and find new ways forward, together.
When You're Looking After Others
If you're supporting a loved one, coordinating appointments, managing transitions, advocating, or providing the extra emotional and practical support they need, this is caring work. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, yet many parents and family members don't identify themselves as carers or think to seek support for themselves.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Clinical Supervision
As a supervisor, I provide a confidential and supportive space for counsellors and trainees to reflect on their practice. Whether you work with adults, couples, children, or young people, supervision helps enhance your professional growth and ensures safe, ethical practice.
My approach balances support with challenge, encouraging you to deepen your reflective practice and explore your client work at a more meaningful level. I'll help you move beyond surface observations, examine your therapeutic relationships more critically, and consider alternative perspectives or interventions you might not have explored. Good supervision isn't just about feeling supported, it's about being gently pushed to develop your skills, confront your blind spots, and ultimately become a more effective and confident practitioner.
How Counselling & Psychotherapy Can Help You
I'm not here to "fix" you - you're not broken. Counselling is about walking alongside you, helping you understand yourself and discover your own path forward.
Our sessions offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be completely yourself. Whether you're grieving, feeling stuck in a relationship, exhausted from caring responsibilities, navigating menopause, or just a bit lost, we'll work together to navigate your path.
As an integrative counsellor, I offer support tailored to your unique situation, drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches. My experience includes working with:
Relationship and couples issues
Carers' wellbeing and burnout
Women's health, including menopause and perimenopause
Life transitions and identity
Bereavement and loss
Anxiety and depression
Blended and multicultural families
Children & Young people and neurodivergent individuals
Together, we'll find the best way to address your needs, sometimes exploring beyond traditional talking therapy when words alone aren't enough.
Remember, counselling isn't about me giving you all the answers. It's about unlocking your own strength and resilience. Whether you need short-term support or a longer journey, we'll go at your pace.
This is your story and I'm here to help you write the next chapter.