I am Dawn Astle-McDonald, a Southampton based counsellor working with couples and individuals. I have a particular passion for helping clients lessen the impact of childhood experiences on their relationships.

Stress, fear, sadness and resentment can layer up quickly so that you stop having fun, begin to feel overwhelmed and unsure how to resolve the issues. These challenges often arise within the various relationships you have including your relationship with yourself.

I help you become more self-aware and make sustainable changes so that you can lead the life you desire. To do this, I help you learn to process your emotions and feel confident to communicate them in effective ways. We also look at the origins of your coping patterns and expand your coping ‘toolbox’ so that you can manage conflict without bypassing your own needs.

There is no need to continue feeling ‘less than’ or frozen in indecision - find out more about me HERE.