Human Capacity

Relational counselling for adults worldwide

A safe space to understand yourself, explore your experiences and reconnect with your own capacity for growth.

Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or unsure of what we need. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and finding the right counsellor is an important part of that journey.

Human Capacity offers online counselling for adults experiencing emotional difficulties, relationship challenges and times when life feels difficult to navigate.

Led by Dawn Brown MBACP, I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.

Online counselling available worldwide

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Welcome to Human Capacity

We all develop ways of coping with the experiences we have lived through. Sometimes these ways of adapting continue to support us, and sometimes they can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves.

Counselling offers a space to slow down, reflect and begin making sense of your experiences with curiosity and compassion.

I believe meaningful change begins through feeling heard, understood and accepted. Together, we can explore what feels important to you and work towards greater self-awareness, understanding and connection.

What I Can Support With

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing:

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Low self-worth
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Trauma and difficult experiences
  • Grief and loss
  • Burnout
  • Life transitions
  • Identity and self-understanding
  • Neurodiversity-related experiences
  • Body image concerns and difficulties with your relationship with food

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting counselling. We can begin wherever you are.

Hello, I’m Dawn

I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).

My approach is relational, meaning I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. I offer a space where you can feel genuinely heard, accepted and supported without judgement.

Alongside my counselling practice, I have experience working within crisis mental health services, supporting adults experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, trauma, grief and suicidal thoughts.

My practice is informed by:

  • Humanistic Integrative Counselling
  • Relational approaches
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Peer-Supported Open Dialogue
  • Systemic thinking
  • Neurodiversity-informed practice

I am currently undertaking Level 5 Relational Counselling training with Relate, developing my skills in couples and relationship counselling.

A relational and collaborative approach

I work from a Humanistic Integrative perspective, which means counselling is shaped around you as an individual rather than following a fixed approach.

I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is not to tell you what to do or provide quick solutions, but to walk alongside you as we explore your experiences together.

The therapeutic relationship

Feeling safe, understood and accepted is at the heart of my work. The relationship we build together creates space for curiosity, reflection and change.

Understanding your experiences

Our emotions, thoughts and behaviours often make sense when we understand the experiences that shaped them. Together, we may explore patterns, relationships, past experiences and the ways you have learnt to navigate the world.

Neurodiversity-informed practice

I recognise that people think, process and communicate in different ways. I aim to offer a flexible and respectful space that adapts to your individual needs and experiences.

Online Individual Counselling

I currently offer online counselling for adults worldwide. Online therapy provides a confidential and supportive space that you can access from wherever feels most comfortable.

Sessions are 50 minutes and usually take place weekly.

Individual Counselling
£45
per 50-minute session
50-minute weekly sessions
Online, worldwide
Free 15-minute introductory call
Student Rate
£35
per 50-minute session
50-minute weekly sessions
Online, worldwide
Free 15-minute introductory call

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so we can discuss what has brought you to counselling and whether I feel like the right counsellor for you.

Your First Steps

Starting counselling can feel uncertain. You may wonder what you will talk about, whether your experiences are enough, or what therapy will involve. You do not need to have all the answers before beginning.

1

Get in touch

Contact me by email or phone and we can arrange an introductory call.

2

Introductory conversation

This is an opportunity to ask questions, share what has brought you to counselling and see whether working together feels right.

3

Beginning therapy

If we decide to work together, we will begin building our therapeutic relationship and explore what feels important to you. We will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions last 50 minutes.

Yes. I currently offer online counselling to adults worldwide.

Most clients attend weekly sessions, although this can be discussed together.

Everyone’s journey is different. Some people attend for a shorter period, while others choose longer-term therapy. We will regularly review our work together.

You do not need to arrive with everything worked out. We can begin with whatever feels present for you.

Counselling is confidential except where there is a legal or ethical requirement to share information to protect someone’s safety. Wherever possible, this would always be discussed with you. As part of my professional practice, I attend regular clinical supervision. This supports safe and ethical counselling practice. Any information discussed is anonymised, and you cannot be identified.

Get in touch

Taking the first step can feel daunting. If you would like to arrange an introductory call, ask a question or make an enquiry, please use the form below or get in touch directly. I aim to make the process as calm and supportive as possible.

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