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Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP

Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based counsellor with 16 years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Cheryl

Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based counsellor with 16 years of experience. She offers weekly online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Cheryl aims to make the room feel straightforward and non-judgemental so people can talk honestly about difficult feelings.

She works in a way that fits the person in front of her. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions, personal boundaries and practical steps forward. Cheryl listens first and then helps people try small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in GP practices, schools and women’s services. She has supported people through bereavement, trauma, pregnancy loss, and parenting challenges. She also has experience helping people with anxiety, depression, eating and sleeping issues, and addiction concerns.

Cheryl has worked with neurodivergent clients to develop social skills and emotional regulation while being mindful of sensory needs. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she offers an accepting space for sexual and gender diversity concerns. Her approach draws on several practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work.

Sessions are tailored week by week to suit current needs and goals. To begin, clients use the platform questionnaire and then book a weekly slot that fits their schedule.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393006	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Cheryl names

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How Cheryl's approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and supports practical exercises to reduce symptoms like low mood or sleep problems. Client-centred therapy prioritises the person's experience and uses empathic listening to help people make sense of their feelings and decide what they want to change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss your goals and preferences and try different ways of working until you find what helps. This is a collaborative process where she adapts methods to suit your needs rather than imposing a single style.

Online sessions offer flexibility and fit into busy lives. Video calls let you use visual cues and build rapport. Phone sessions are useful when a quieter, lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit short check-ins, people who prefer typing, or those who need more frequent brief support. These options make it easier to attend weekly sessions from different locations and schedules.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?

The list includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, career worries, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The style is person-centred and practical. Cheryl listens first, then helps people set small, manageable steps and explores thoughts, emotions and boundaries together.

What experience does Cheryl bring to sessions?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in GP practices, schools, women’s services and charity settings, supporting a wide range of emotional and practical issues.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

Cheryl is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Weekly sessions can be held by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging according to the client’s preference.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a course of therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.