Lorraine McDonnell, BACP
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people untangle anxious thoughts and cope with difficult life moments.
About Lorraine
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people untangle anxious thoughts and cope with difficult life moments. She holds BACP credential, and she draws on four years of practical experience supporting adults in the United Kingdom. Lorraine makes sessions calm and straightforward so people can talk through what matters to them.
Her practical approach starts by listening closely to the problem people bring. She uses client-centred listening to help clients feel heard.
Background and approach
Lorraine then adds tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot thinking patterns and try new responses. This combination aims to reduce overwhelming worry and improve day-to-day functioning. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
Lorraine also helps with coping with life changes, addictions, sleeping problems, anger and workplace stress. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, end-of-life issues and isolation. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and paced to each person.
Lorraine aims to draw out strengths, build small practical steps and help clients notice change. People often leave with clearer options and simple strategies they can use between sessions. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.
Lorraine will help set goals and review progress so work feels focused and useful. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397172 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lorraine works with
Everything Lorraine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Lorraine lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It teaches clear steps to identify unhelpful thinking and practise different responses, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lorraine will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer written reflection or who need more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lorraine help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career concerns and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical exercises. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking and try small changes that make daily life easier.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience working with adults and holds BACP credential. Her practice has included bereavement, anxiety and mood-related concerns.
Where is she based and what does that mean for sessions?
She is based in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered remotely using video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Work is focused on people located in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their routine and communication preference.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lorraine?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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