- Anxiety and worry
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Lorraine
Lorraine McDonnell is a counsellor who helps people who feel trapped by endless worry and negative thinking. She has four years' experience and holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Lorraine writes plainly about anxiety because she has lived with it herself and understands how tiring it can feel.
She works with adults who are dealing with grief, depression, low self-esteem and difficulties with change. Sessions aim to slow the racing thoughts, reduce overanalysis, and build practical ways to manage upsetting feelings. Lorraine explains ideas clearly and focuses on small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.
Lorraine draws on client-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural methods to help people understand patterns and try new responses. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper themes and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. The mix is adjusted to what each person needs and how they prefer to work.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. People are encouraged to talk at their own pace and to set the agenda for sessions. Therapy sessions are used to make sense of emotions, practice different strategies, and plan manageable changes.
Practical concerns such as sleeping problems, anger, addiction, career stress, parenting strain and feelings of isolation are within her stated areas of focus. Lorraine works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
How Lorraine’s approaches work online
Client-centred work means the person’s experience leads the conversation. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what she hears, and helps the person find their own solutions. This suits people who need space to be heard and to make sense of difficult feelings.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression and worry that keeps repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lorraine will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways of working together. Choices are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, save travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to try talking from a familiar setting and to bring real examples from day-to-day life into the sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lorraine address in sessions?
She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems and addictions, as listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and person-centred, focusing on clear explanations, practical steps and listening to the person’s priorities.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has four years of clinical experience and speaks from personal experience with anxiety as part of her perspective on care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist’s availability.