Tim McDonnell, BACP
Tim McDonnell is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and career uncertainty.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Tim
Tim McDonnell is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and career uncertainty. He also supports those dealing with depression and the practical fallout from separation, money problems or loneliness. Tim presents short sentences and a calm manner in sessions to make it easier to talk about difficult things.
Tim believes clients are the experts on their own lives. He looks for the strengths people already have and uses them to tackle the issues that are causing pain.
Background and approach
The first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that step feel manageable rather than daunting. Over eight years of practice in the United Kingdom have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. He has helped people with abandonment wounds, avoidant personality patterns, impulsivity and problems with infidelity.
He also works with social anxiety, self-harm thoughts, and challenges faced by young adults. Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical coping skills and making changes that fit everyday life. Tim listens, asks straightforward questions and helps people try small experiments between sessions.
The goal is steady progress rather than sudden fixes. People who choose him can expect sessions in English and a variety of online formats. He records his BACP credential as the professional affiliation he holds in the UK.
If someone prefers shorter check-ins or longer conversations, the online formats let them pick what suits their routine.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374155 | February 2027 |
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 Tim works with
Everything Tim lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tim will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video allows more face-to-face interaction, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging works for shorter, ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life while still getting consistent contact with a therapist.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Tim commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression, plus related issues such as loneliness and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Tim uses a straightforward, conversational approach that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions emphasise clear questions, coping skills and small experiments to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tim lists BACP as his professional credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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