- Stress and anxiety
- Career and motivation
- Relationship communication
About Tim
Tim McDonnell is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on young adult issues, loneliness, communication problems and money-related worries.
Tim uses plain language in sessions. He treats the person as the expert in their own life and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations are practical and aim to tackle the immediate problems that feel overwhelming.
He pays particular attention to how early adulthood pressures show up - moving out, first jobs, study demands, and comparison with peers. Tim can help people sort priorities, manage anxiety about the future and rebuild confidence after a breakup or job loss.
Sessions include talking through patterns that keep problems repeating, testing small changes between meetings, and working on clearer communication with others. He will look at unhelpful thinking, decision-making around relationships and impulsive behaviour when it gets in the way.
People who prefer straightforward, goal-focused work tend to find his approach useful. He explains options and helps clients pick practical steps to try. To begin, people complete an online matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How Tim’s approaches translate to online work
Tim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is activity-based work that identifies unhelpful thinking and tests small behaviour changes between sessions; this helps with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Another approach is communication-focused work which looks at how people express needs and set boundaries; this can be useful for relationship problems and social anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tim will discuss different ways of working and agree on a plan together, using the client’s goals and preferences to guide decisions. The collaboration aims to try methods for a period and adjust them if they are not helpful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy through life changes while the focus stays on practical steps and clearer communication.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, career worries and depression, including young adult issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Tim uses straightforward, practical conversations that focus on strengths and small steps. Sessions are goal-focused and work on real-life problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people in the UK.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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