Counsellor profile
Dorothy Dixon, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Grief and bereavement
- Workplace issues
About Dorothy
Counsellor Dorothy Dixon is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of practice. She works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem.
Dorothy draws on a person-centred way of working. She gives time for people to talk and listens without rushing. Sessions are intended to help people feel heard and to think through what matters to them.
Her background is in health and social care where she supported people facing difficult circumstances. That work influenced her move into counselling and shapes how she meets people now. She often works with issues such as depression, bereavement, abuse, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Dorothy also helps people dealing with relationship difficulties and separation. She supports those affected by past trauma and problems that began in childhood. Practical concerns such as workplace stress, panic attacks, social anxiety and loneliness are part of her caseload too.
She aims to be honest and non-judgemental in sessions. The focus is on exploring challenges together so people can find solutions or reach acceptance. People are encouraged to take the pace that suits them and to bring whatever feels relevant to the room.
How Dorothy uses person-centred work online
Person-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than a set of techniques. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and issues arising from past trauma.The approach is gentle and collaborative. Dorothy will check in about what is helping and what is not, and will work with the client to decide how sessions proceed. That discussion is part of the early sessions so the style can be adjusted to the person's needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in if needed or to join from a place with quieter surroundings. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she regularly work with?
Dorothy works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem. She also focuses on things like panic attacks, workplace problems and social anxiety.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a person-centred approach. That means sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their own experience.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor. Her background includes work in the health and social care sector.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.