- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Young adult concerns
About Cheryl
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. Cheryl also lists a focus on young adult issues including self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes.
She offers weekly sessions using video and telephone, and uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among others. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings and what they want to work on. Cheryl says she is led by the client in session content and pace.
Cheryl has worked in a variety of settings including GP practice, schools, women's services and bereavement support. That background includes work with people facing trauma, grief, fertility loss, and victims of crime. She also has experience supporting people with parenting concerns and those navigating attachment and childhood emotional neglect.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she notes an ability to discuss related issues from lived experience. She has experience working with neurodivergent clients and takes sensory needs into account when working online. Her style combines person-centred listening with practical CBT and solution-focused techniques when useful.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details. To begin, Cheryl asks clients to use the platform matching process and then schedule an initial weekly appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and learning to act in line with them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This can help with anxiety, motivation and making life changes. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard and understood; sessions usually centre on open listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change patterns that maintain low mood or anxiety.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss options and together with the client decide what seems most useful based on goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.
Her practice offers online sessions by video and telephone as stated in the profile. If you need a particular session format, confirm the current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or shift patterns, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these formats to help people keep continuity of care while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems and a wide range of life changes and identity issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines person-centred listening with practical tools from CBT and solution-focused approaches to suit what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in GP practices, schools, women's services and bereavement settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers weekly sessions by video and telephone; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with her and what about cost?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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