Dawncbt

26/05/2026

Mental health and mental wellbeing are cousins, not twins. 🧠🌱

They’re closely connected and influence each other, but they are not the same thing.

Mental health refers to the overall functioning and condition of the mind — including our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, coping ability, and mental illness or distress.

Mental wellbeing relates more to quality of life and how positively we experience life — including balance, resilience, connection, meaning, and fulfilment.

You can have no diagnosed mental health condition and still feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected. Equally, someone can live with a mental health condition and still experience joy, purpose, and wellbeing.

Understanding the difference can help us speak more clearly and compassionately about psychological experiences.

24/05/2026

Hi 👋🏻
If I’m being honest, posting a photo of myself like this is out of my comfort zone 🙈. I’d much rather stay hidden behind the business logo and just post CBT tips.
But the reality is, people want to see the person behind the page, not just a brand. And since I spend my days encouraging clients to lean into discomfort for the sake of growth, it’s only fair that I practice what I preach 🙏.

Carl Jung put it perfectly:
“𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞, 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.”

Today, I’m choosing to step out of my comfort zone (unedited and unfiltered) and show up on this grid.

Because stepping out of our comfort zone is the only way to prove to our brains that the things we dread are never as catastrophic as they feel, and that we are far more resilient than we think. 💫

21/05/2026

Are you “triggered” - Or just annoyed? 💫 My new blog is up.. sneak peek here 💫. To read the full article visit https://www.dawncbt.com/post/are-you-triggered-or-just-annoyed

08/05/2026

➡️I figured it was time you met the real brains behind the operation. While I handle the clinical side, these two make sure I don't spend too much time staring at a screen.

The Co-Therapists.

💕Skye:
Title: Head of Emotional Regulation & Fetch
Modalities
Specialisation: The "Intense Stare"-known for encouraging deep breakthroughs. 💭

💙Rocky:
Title: Chief Happiness Officer.
Specialisation: Expert at "unconditional positive regard" and morale boosting.

🙋🏼‍♀️The Lead Human: Dawn
Role: Practice Manager, Lead Psychotherapist, and Professional Ball-Thrower.
Expertise: I hold the actual qualifications to help you navigate life's challenges, though my coworkers believe most problems can be solved with a brisk walk and a ball!🥎

While I handle the "deep talk" and evidence-based strategies, these two are in charge of the “paws-and-reflect" moments
and ensuring we never miss a chance to recharge outdoors or get my steps done regardless of the Scottish weather! 🌧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📲Ready to start your journey with Dawncbt? Feel free to reach out via the link in my bio to book a free 15-min consultation call.

(I currently have some limited availability).

06/05/2026

Evidence-based support for real-life change. 🧠✨
There is no shortage of mental health advice on social media, but when you are struggling with your mood, your health, or navigating a neurodivergent world, you deserve support that is rooted in clinical science.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is more than just a “talk therapy.” It is a structured, collaborative approach recommended by NICE guidelines for everything from Anxiety and Depression to Chronic Pain and ADHD management.
In my practice, I don’t just offer a listening ear—I provide you with a practical toolkit. We look at the “here and now” to understand the cycles of thoughts and behaviours that keep you stuck, and we work together to break them.
CBT is for you if:
✅ You want to understand the “why” behind your feelings.
✅ You are looking for practical strategies, not just vague advice.
✅ You want to build resilience that lasts long after therapy ends.
✅ You need a therapist who understands how to adapt tools for ADHD or Autism.
The ultimate goal of our work together? To help you become your own therapist.
Ready to start building your toolkit?
Click the link in my bio for my website or to book a free 15 minute consultation.

16/04/2026

Make your heart happy for 43 seconds ❤️

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by work?
You’re not alone.

Long hours, constant pressure, emotional exhaustion, and the sense that switching off is impossible are common signs of work-related stress and burnout.

Therapy can help you:
• Understand what’s driving the stress
• Set healthier boundaries at work
• Manage anxiety, low mood, and exhaustion
• Rebuild energy, confidence, and balance
• Learn practical tools to cope day-to-day

Support isn’t about “pushing through” — it’s about learning how to protect your wellbeing while navigating real-world demands.

If work is taking more than it’s giving, help is available.

📍 CBT therapy
💬 Confidential, supportive space
🌱 Focused on stress, burnout & balance

DM or visit my website to learn more.

22/09/2025

👋🏻 Helloooo, I’m Dawn — a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, based in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
I thought it’s time I showed the face of DawnCBT! I work remotely with stress, anxiety, low mood & emotional ups and downs.

Outwith work, I’m just a regular human who loves:
🐾 Spending time with my pets (this is 1 of 4)
🍳 Cooking & eating
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & friends
🌳 Being in nature & watching sunsets (I’m happiest near trees or water)
✨ Looking at the night sky and wondering about everything… 💭

Fun fact:
🍄 No mushrooms! 😷
😋 All the crisps 😍

www.dawncbt.com
IG: dawn_cbt_therapist

🎸 Favourite band? Oasis!!!

08/09/2025

Link in bio. My FIRST guest blog is now live on my website 🤩. A very special thank you to the lovely Kerry for writing this! Please do check her out at https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/ and happy reading 👏🏻