Dawn Hosmer

I am a qualified counsellor working in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, and Ongar Essex, delivering counselling services face-to-face or online throughout the UK 

People seek counselling to help them deal with the ups and downs of life. Maybe you've found yourself here because you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed - or due to an unexpected life event.

Life can throw us curveballs and knock us off guard, and sometimes we need a little help. With experience working with complex issues and challenging situations involving people from diverse backgrounds, I understand how difficult life can be.

One of the areas I work with is adult survivors of childhood trauma, either from addicted parents or childhood abuse from physical, emotional and sexual .

 Or  the divorce or death of a parent at a young age, the impact has resulted in clients making choices based on a need to feel validated over their actual needs being met.

Help starts with a conversation in a safe and confidential space. I offer an authentic therapeutic relationship where you can be yourself without judgment.

I work with the Integrative Approach to counselling, combining several counselling theories in my style to be flexible with clients, giving them the counselling they need.

My methods centre on humanistic therapies, putting the client at the centre of the therapeutic process. People know themselves better than anyone else and may need help understanding and processing life situations. 

Together, we can work on present and past events so you can clearly manage your life.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation in which we can decide if we can work together. During this time, a short assessment will take place. After this, our sessions will be either face-to-face or online. I offer long and short-term counselling. Also, I offer introductory sessions for anyone new to therapy. 

Monday to Thursday 

I work from 2 locations: Bishop Stortford,   and Ongar, Essex. 

About Me

Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes it feels like you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, or weighed down by things from the past, reaching out for support is a strong and positive step forward.

I offer a warm, understanding, and confidential space where you can talk freely about whatever’s on your mind. I work in a person-centred and humanistic approach, which means the therapy is tailored to you—your experiences, your emotions, and your pace. There’s no pressure, no judgement. Just a genuine space for you to explore what you need.

Who I Work With

I support adults dealing with a wide range of issues, and I have a particular interest in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, including those who experienced:

parents struggling with alcohol or drug addiction

emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

instability or unpredictability at home

the loss of a parent or a difficult divorce at a young age

long-standing patterns like people-pleasing, self-doubt, or seeking validation

These early experiences can quietly shape how we feel, how we cope, and how we relate to others—even many years later. Together, we can gently unpack those patterns and begin creating healthier, kinder ways of living and relating

How I Work

My role isn’t to tell you what to do. Instead, I’m here to walk beside you, offering support and structure as you explore your thoughts and feelings. We can look at both past and present experiences, helping you understand yourself more deeply and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Whether we work online or in person, the aim is for you to feel safe, understood, and truly heard.

A Little About Me

People often share that it helps to know a bit about their counsellor. I choose to share this when it’s relevant:

I’ve also experienced childhood trauma and challenging early life events, and I understand how those experiences can shape who we become. Counselling made a huge difference in my life and helped me find clarity and confidence. It’s one of the main reasons I’m passionate about helping others find their own way through.

Free Consultation

If you’re unsure where to begin, that’s completely normal. I offer a free consultation so you can get a sense of how I work and whether you feel comfortable talking with me.

Featured Expertise

In September 2024, I was featured in Happiful Magazine as an expert on the emotional impact of hair loss and how counselling can support those going through it.

July 2025 therapist for Stlyist magazine London 

I offer a 20-minute free consultation to see if we are comfortable working together. This can be online or via phone, and a short assessment will occur. After this, your 1st session will be either face-to-face or online. Sessions can be long or short-term, and offers are available to clients new to therapy. 

Dawn Hosmer

MBACP Counsellor

I am a qualified counsellor working in Bishop's Stortford delivering counselling services face-to-face or online throughout the UK

People seek counselling to help them deal with the ups and downs of life. Maybe you've found yourself here because you feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed - or due to an unexpected life event.

Life can throw us curveballs and knock us off guard, and sometimes we need a little help. With experience working with complex issues and challenging situations, and with people from diverse backgrounds, I understand how difficult life can be.

One of the areas that  I work with is adult survivors of childhood trauma, having parents who were addicts or childhood abuse,, physical, emotional, and sexual 

 Or even the divorce or death of a parent at a young age, the impact has resulted in clients making choices based on a need to feel validated over their actual needs being met.

Help starts with a conversation in a safe and confidential space. I offer an authentic therapeutic relationship where you can be yourself without judgment.

I work with the Integrative Approach to counselling, combining several counselling theories in my style to be flexible with clients, giving them the counselling they need.

My methods centre on humanistic therapies, putting the client at the centre of the therapeutic process. People know themselves better than anyone else, they may just need some help to understand.

Together, we can work on present and past events so you can manage your life with clarity.