Dawn Smith

I offer both short-term and long-term counselling sessions, so whether you feel two or three sessions might be enough, or would like to work in an open-ended way, the choice is yours.

I work online on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday daytimes, and offer online and in-person appointments in Ipswich on Thursday afternoons and evenings. 

I offer counselling sessions both in-person and online for people experiencing grief after the death of a pet. 

Losing a pet can feel utterly devastating, and in some cases, as painful as losing a human member of the family. But sadly, the very real sense of grief and loss that pet owners feel is not always acknowledged or understood. If you’re struggling to come to terms with the loss of a beloved pet, please get in touch. Trained in Pet Loss Support with animal welfare charity The Blue Cross, I know losing a companion animal – no matter how big or small – can be heartbreaking. I offer a space for you to share your feelings and to honour the relationship you had with your special companion. 

Pets – whether big or small in size – can have huge meaning for us. Pets can be a source of joy, companionship and unconditional love. They can give our lives structure and purpose, and help us find connection with others in the world. So when we lose our pet, it can hit very hard, and in some cases we might struggle to adjust and come to terms with it.

If you’re finding it hard to process the loss of a beloved pet, or perhaps you are wrestling with deciding what is best for a poorly animal and need to talk your feelings through, then I can help.

Trained in Pet Loss Support with animal welfare charity The Blue Cross, I know losing your pet can be profoundly distressing. I offer a space for you to share your feelings. and to honour the relationship you had with your special companion. 

I know finding a counsellor can feel daunting, so I welcome you to contact me with any questions you may have. A free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation is also available if you would like to know a little bit more before committing to an introductory counselling session with me.

The purpose of the introductory session is to discuss what is troubling you, and what you hope to gain from having therapy.  

Some daytime and evening availability. 

Please note: Some concessions are available. Please email me for details.

Feeling stuck and longing for change, but not sure how to go about it? An experienced counsellor, I help people to understand what is holding them back, and how to move forward. So if you're struggling with difficult feelings such as anxiety, sadness, frustration or fear, I can help you explore and overcome them in a warm and non-judgemental environment.

I specialise in treating anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, and life changes such as the menopause or redundancy . I also specialise in helping clients who feel 'stuck'. So, if you're feeling in a rut, unsure, or just plain fed up with your life, I can help you unpack your feelings, and find clarity about what to do next.

I don’t give advice and I won’t tell you what to do, but I won’t leave you to flounder alone either. In therapy, I aim to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and problems in confidence, develop a greater understanding of yourself, and be supported to consider the changes you may wish to make in your life.

I know finding a counsellor can feel daunting, so I welcome you to contact me with any questions you may have. A free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation is also available if you would like to know a little bit more before committing to an introductory counselling session with me.

The purpose of the introductory session is to discuss what brings you to counselling now in more depth, and to find out what you hope to gain from having therapy. It's also a chance for you to see how I work, and for us to decide whether I am the right fit for you going forwards.

I work Tuesday evenings, Wednesday daytimes and Thursday afternoons and evenings. Please enquire for availability. 

Please note: Some concessions are available. Please email me for details.

I've been practicing as a counsellor for almost 10 years, and am currently offering weekly and fortnightly online sessions.   

I specialise in treating anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, and life changes such as the menopause or redundancy . I also specialise in helping clients who feel 'stuck'. So, if you're feeling in a rut, unsure, or just plain fed up with your life, I can help you unpack your feelings, and find clarity about what to do next.

I don’t give advice and I won’t tell you what to do, but I won’t leave you to flounder alone either. In therapy, I aim to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and problems in confidence, develop a greater understanding of yourself, and be supported to consider the changes you may wish to make in your life.

I know finding a counsellor can feel daunting, so I welcome you to contact me with any questions you may have. A free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation is also available if you would like to know a little bit more before committing to an introductory counselling session with me.

The purpose of the introductory session is to discuss what brings you to counselling now in more depth, and to find out what you hope to gain from having therapy. It's also a chance for you to see how I work, and for us to decide whether I am the right fit for you going forwards.