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Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Cheryl

Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based counsellor with 16 years of professional experience. She offers weekly online sessions by video, telephone, live chat or text messaging and focuses on meeting people where they are. Cheryl aims to build a non-judgemental space so clients can talk honestly about what matters to them.

Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also helps with relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges and issues connected to neurodiversity.

Background and approach

Cheryl names LGBT concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and ADHD among areas she commonly works with. Cheryl uses a flexible mix of approaches to suit each person. She trained primarily in Person-Centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative and Solution-Focused methods.

Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals and preferences. She has worked in GP practices, schools and women’s services, and has supported people affected by miscarriage, bereavement and crime-related trauma. Cheryl also has experience helping people understand attachment patterns and childhood emotional neglect, and she supports parents with practical parenting skills.

Cheryl says she is mindful of neurodiverse needs and sensory differences when working online. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she aims to offer an accepting space for related concerns. To begin clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule weekly sessions.

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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

Cheryl blends approaches to suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offers practical tools for managing symptoms like worry, sleep problems or unhelpful habits. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss your goals and preferences and then adapt methods to fit your situation. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you progress.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and keep a regular weekly appointment, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who find typing easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still keeping a steady therapeutic rhythm.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Cheryl help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and also works with issues such as relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, parenting and neurodiversity-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, adapting tools from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to suit each person's needs.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Cheryl has 16 years of professional experience working in GP practices, schools, women’s services and bereavement support, including work with trauma and grief.

What are Cheryl's credentials and where is she based?

She is a BACP counsellor and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Weekly sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule weekly sessions according to the therapist's availability.