Dawn Summerfield

My work is grounded in my personal experience as an adoptive parent and an educator. Because of this, I have a deep understanding of the concerns, obstacles, and needs within these communities. I help clients move forward by using a blend of goal setting, gentle challenges to unhelpful thinking, and compassionate listening. If you are looking for someone to hear your concerns and support you as you work toward the goals you have set for yourself, I invite you to reach out. At Summerfield TEC Counselling, you will find a non-judgemental space grounded in trust, empathy and compassion, where the focus remains on the areas that matter most to you. I work with individuals and families within the adoption community, including adults who were adopted, families who are adopting or have recently adopted, and those who are fostering children. As a foster and adoptive parent, I bring lived experience alongside professional training, offering an empathic and non-judgemental space to explore identity, attachment, loss, relationship challenges. I also work with members of the education community. With over 30 years’ experience in international and boarding schools, I support teachers, school leaders, students, parents experiencing stress, burnout, transitions and school concerns.