Lorraine McDonnell , BACP

Lorraine McDonnell helps adults who feel overwhelmed by relentless worry, self-doubt, or the strain of life transitions. She understands the drain of overthinking and the weight of anxious thoughts from lived experience with anxiety, and she brings that empathy into practical therapy that focuses on breaking unhelpful cycles and restoring a sense of control.

Working primarily online, Lorraine combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Client-centered work creates a respectful space for people to be heard and to explore their values, while cognitive behavioral strategies offer concrete tools for managing thoughts, moods, and behaviours. She has supported people facing grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, trauma, and other common life stresses.

Sessions are intended to help clients process experiences, gain clarity, and build skills for everyday coping. Lorraine is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she uses that professional framework to guide her practice. She welcomes adults in the United Kingdom who are seeking an approachable, empathetic therapist to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and what to expect

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people gain self-understanding and confidence when coping with grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and introduces practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping difficulties, and stress-related problems.

Solution-focused techniques aim to identify strengths and small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals, which can be helpful when someone wants brief, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lorraine will work collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they will decide whether techniques from client-centered work, CBT, or solution-focused methods are the best fit.

Online therapy with Lorraine includes flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, client-focused support.