Lorraine McDonnell, BACP

Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor with four years' experience who combines person-centred care with practical strategies. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief and struggles with self-esteem. Lorraine uses everyday language in sessions and aims to help people feel heard and more able to manage difficult thoughts.

She understands how overwhelming constant worry and overthinking can feel. Lorraine draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful space where people can make sense of their feelings. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, offering clear tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and try different ways of coping.

Sessions are shaped around each person's situation. Lorraine tailors what she does to match goals such as improving sleep, managing anger, addressing addiction concerns, or finding ways to cope with life changes. She also works with issues like career stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges linked to ageing or chronic illness.

Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, relationship and communication problems, and those dealing with caregiving or end-of-life matters. Lorraine combines reflective conversation with goal-focused exercises so people can notice small changes between sessions.

People who choose Lorraine often want straightforward support and practical steps alongside emotional understanding. She encourages realistic plans and short-term goals where helpful, while also making space for deeper reflection when that feels right.

To start, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience without judgement. It involves the therapist listening closely and reflecting feelings back so the person feels understood and can explore their own solutions. This approach often helps with issues like grief, low self-esteem and feeling overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of responding. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree on methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted if something is not helping.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as joining from a quieter space at home, doing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often find that regular remote sessions help people keep momentum and apply new skills between meetings.