
Dawn Knapton
She/Her
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Dawn Knapton, R. Psych., is a Clinical Psychologist in Chilliwack, BC, with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals in living more meaningful, authentic, and empowered lives. Her grounded, compassionate presence creates a deeply safe space for psychological exploration, healing, and personal growth.
Dawn integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a warm, relational style — helping clients clarify their values, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lives that feel aligned, intentional, and whole.
Dawn Knapton, R. Psych., is a Clinical Psychologist in Chilliwack, BC, with over 35 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy. She helps individuals cultivate meaningful, authentic, and empowered lives, bringing a grounded and compassionate presence to each session. Dawn meets clients exactly where they are, honouring their unique path toward growth and fulfillment.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing begins in genuine presence — when clients feel fully seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, she supports clients in exploring their inner world, clarifying their values, and developing lives that reflect what matters most.
Whether someone is seeking greater ease and self-understanding, navigating significant life transitions, or facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, Dawn offers an integrative, evidence-based approach to psychological care.
Dawn works across the full spectrum of human experience — from personal growth and wellness to the treatment of complex psychological concerns. She is trained in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based interventions, and her work remains deeply human-centered and relational. Each session is tailored to the individual, allowing clients to move at a pace that feels sustainable and supportive. Her role is not to “fix,” but to walk alongside clients as they move toward greater wholeness, authenticity, and alignment.
Clients often describe her as warm, wise, and deeply present. She views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership — one grounded in curiosity, courage, and compassion. She particularly enjoys working with individuals who are open to exploring their inner lives and ready to engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process.
After more than three decades in practice, Dawn continues to find purpose in witnessing the resilience and innate wisdom within each person. If you would like to learn more about our booking process and office location, please visit our Booking & Office Information page.
To explore the broader Therapy & Counselling Services available at Yale Therapy Group, visit our About Page.
Dawn's commitment is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where healing, insight, and authentic growth can naturally unfold.
Contact information for Dawn is located below.
Trusted Resources
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The Evolution of the Human Brain (Video)
Free Acceptance and Commitment Therapy audio by Dr. Russ Harris.
Practice one of the most well-known mindfulness and defusion,(creating space between yourself and your thoughts rather than being driven by them) exercises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this 13-minute guided audio, Dr. Russ Harris leads you through the Leaves on a Stream visualization, a calming technique that helps you observe your thoughts without judgment or struggle.
By imagining each thought resting on a leaf and drifting gently down a stream, listeners learn to create distance from unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with the present moment.
This exercise is ideal for, therapists teaching mindfulness skills, or anyone seeking greater calm and clarity.
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