Lorraine McDonnell , BACP

Lorraine McDonnell is a therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and a wide range of life changes. She understands how overwhelming persistent negative thinking can feel - the constant overanalysis, worry about worst-case scenarios, and the mental effort it takes just to get through the day. Drawing on both clinical training and personal experience of anxiety, she works to help people quiet that inner noise and regain a greater sense of control.

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered, person-focused approach, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs so they can build self-understanding and practical coping skills. Lorraine has four years of experience and holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

She meets people from diverse backgrounds and offers support for issues such as low self-esteem, bereavement, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and career concerns. Sessions are designed to be a respectful, empathetic space where emotions can be processed, priorities can be clarified, and strategies for change can be developed.

Lorraine provides online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and messaging, and she is accepting clients within the United Kingdom. Her work focuses on helping people feel heard, understood and empowered to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches available through online sessions

Lorraine commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding the person from their own perspective - the therapist listens deeply, reflects the client’s experience, and helps build self-awareness and self-acceptance. This approach is helpful for issues related to self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change them. It is goal-oriented and often used for anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems, helping clients develop coping strategies and new ways of responding to difficult situations. Lorraine also uses elements of solution-focused work to identify strengths and small, achievable steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Lorraine works with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy with Lorraine is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support while balancing work, family and other commitments.