Lorraine McDonnell, BACP
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
About Lorraine
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She holds BACP accreditation, and brings four years of experience to conversations about worry, low mood and life changes. Clients can expect calm, straightforward sessions where everyday concerns are tackled one step at a time.
She offers a listening space for people feeling stuck by overthinking, grief or low self‑esteem. Lorraine keeps language simple and practical so someone worried or tired can follow along.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build clearer thinking habits rather than rely on jargon. Lorraine adapts her approach to each person. She draws on client‑centred work that places the person’s experience at the core, and uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression.
This combination helps people understand why they feel stuck and try different ways of coping. In conversation she will also use elements of psychodynamic and solution‑focused work when relevant. That can mean looking briefly at past patterns to understand current feelings, or setting small goals to regain a sense of control.
The practical focus is on what someone can try between sessions. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging.
To begin, a short questionnaire helps match people to a schedule that suits them.
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 (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It teaches practical strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. CBT is often used when anxiety, depression or sleep problems make everyday tasks harder.
Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Lorraine will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and can blend approaches as the work unfolds. The plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online sessions give flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls replicate a face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suits shorter check‑ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving or health commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Lorraine help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes, along with concerns such as addictions, sleeping problems and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are calm and practical, with simple language and step‑by‑step ideas. Lorraine uses client‑centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and brief solution‑focused goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered remotely via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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