Lorraine McDonnell
Calm, practical support for anxious minds
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About Lorraine
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people trapped by anxious thoughts and overwhelming worries. She has four years of practice and works with adults facing stress, low mood and difficult life changes. Lorraine holds a BACP credential, which is shown here as provided in her background.
She understands what relentless overthinking feels like and draws on her own experience of anxiety to inform her approach. Sessions aim to reduce unhelpful thought patterns and give practical ways to manage daily stress.
Background and approach
Lorraine combines person-centred listening with cognitive approaches to help people feel less stuck. Her work often addresses grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns alongside issues such as addiction, sleep problems and parenting strains. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, ageing and end-of-life matters.
Clients can expect a calm space to talk and make sense of painful experiences. Lorraine uses a mixture of short-term, solution-focused strategies and deeper psychodynamic reflection when helpful. That means some sessions focus on immediate coping and goals, while others explore repeating patterns and earlier influences.
The balance is adjusted to what each person needs. People who prefer practical steps alongside compassionate listening tend to find her style useful. The aim is steady progress: clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and more control over decisions and emotions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 397172
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Lorraine's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Lorraine works online
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Lorraine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. Some people prefer short-term, goal-focused work; others want time to reflect on deeper patterns. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or more structured sessions when that suits a person’s routine. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods to the online setting to focus on practical skills, emotional processing and problem-solving without changing the therapeutic aims.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Lorraine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus issues like addiction, sleep problems and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques, alongside psychodynamic reflection when useful.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of professional experience supporting adults with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BACP credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people within the United Kingdom.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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