NCPS Accredited Member
Central St Albans & Online
Free 15-min Intro Call
Adults, Couples & Young People
Insurance Accepted
ABOUT DAWN
Helping others heal began with healing myself.
I'm Dawn McLaughlin — an NCPS-accredited integrative counsellor based in St Albans. Integrative therapy means I draw on various approaches - CBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, and relational - adapting my style according to each client’s individual needs. Part of why I do this work comes from my own journey with anxiety and depression. Not because lived experience makes someone automatically wiser, but because I truly know this dark place, and how lonely it can feel trying to deal with it on your own. I believe this deep understanding matters.
"You are not broken. You deserve support, not repair."
SERVICES & FEES
Ways we can work together
Every session is 50 minutes. In-person in St Albans, Radlett or online — whichever is convenient for you
Individual Therapy
One-to-one therapy sessions shaped entirely around you. A space for honesty, healing and self-compassion.
£75
per 50-minute session
Couples Therapy
A space for both of you — to speak and to hear. Whether you're navigating something specific or simply want to reconnect.
£115
per 50-minute session
Creative Therapy
Sometimes words aren't enough. Drawing, painting, and poetry can open doors that talking alone can't. An optional, genuinely different way to work.
£75
per 50-minute session
Child & Adolescent
Specialist support for young people aged 11 and over, and the parents trying to help them. A calm, non-critical space at every stage.
£75
per 50-minute session
HOW IT WORKS
Taking the first step is the hardest part.
1
Reach Out
Drop a message or book a free 15-minute intro call directly. No referral needed.
2
Say Hello
We have a low-key conversation. You ask what you need to. There's no commitment at this stage.
3
Your First Session
If it feels right, we book your first session. Weekly or fortnightly — whatever works for you.
4
Start Feeling Different
Real, honest therapy at your own pace. No scripts, no rushing — just steady, meaningful work.
Anxiety & Worry
When your mind won't switch off — the racing thoughts, the what-ifs, the uneasy feeling that everything might go wrong.
Depression & Low Mood
Feeling flat, disconnected, or like you're going through the motions. Not enjoying things as you used to, not feeling like yourself and maybe not even knowing why.
Low Self-Esteem
The inner critic that's louder than anything else. The voice that says you're not enough — even when the evidence says otherwise.
Relationship Difficulties
Communication breakdowns, trust issues, or patterns that keep repeating — with a partner, family, or colleagues.
Stress & Burnout
When the demands of life have left you running on empty. Work, family, caring responsibilities — or all of the above.
Grief & Loss
Loss takes many forms. Bereavement, a relationship ending, a version of your life that didn't happen. All of it matters.
CLIENT REFLECTIONS
What it's like to work with Dawn
"Since starting therapy with Dawn, I have begun to feel more in tune with myself and my emotions, and therefore more able to manage difficult situations. I have also started to feel more confident in day to day life. It has also given me a steady and calming routine, which has felt really beneficial."
female, 23
Individual therapy client
“I reached out to Dawn after reading many glowing recommendations as I wanted to find someone to help my son with his social anxiety. Dawn was able to provide a welcoming, safe space that he felt very comfortable in and I know that he found his sessions with Dawn really helpful for helping to grow his confidence as he moves on from school to university.”
(Parent of male, 17)
Child & Adolescent
“Working with you during one of the most difficult periods of my life has been truly transformative. Your calm, steady support and insight helped me navigate the emotional complexity of my divorce with far more clarity and strength than I thought possible. You created a space where I felt heard, understood, and gently challenged when I needed it most. Because of our work together, I feel more grounded, self-aware, and hopeful about the future. I’m incredibly grateful for the role you’ve played in helping me rebuild and move forward”
Female, 40s
Individual therapy client
INSURANCE ACCEPTED