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Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Weekly sessions
- Works with parents
About Cheryl
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and a wide range of life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she provides support for issues such as parenting, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and challenges related to being LGBT.
Cheryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods. She aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and routines and try practical alternatives. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
Her background includes work in GP practice settings, schools, women’s services and cancer support services. That experience informs straightforward approaches to depression, exam pressure, loss, parenting skills and trauma. She has supported people affected by miscarriage, bereavement through violent crime, and those navigating childhood emotional neglect.
Cheryl also has experience with neurodivergent clients, especially around developing social skills and emotional regulation. She pays attention to sensory needs when working online and adapts the pace and methods accordingly. She identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and notes this can be relevant to clients seeking related support.
Work is generally structured around weekly meetings. Cheryl describes her role as guiding conversations about thoughts, feelings, boundaries and goals, while following whatever a person brings to the session. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
How Cheryl uses CBT, ACT and client-centred work online
Cheryl commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. CBT gives clear steps and short exercises to try between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and learn practical ways to live with difficult feelings while moving towards goals. Client-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and following what the person brings to the session so they can decide priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss different methods with the client and agree together what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change if something does not fit.
The biography states she offers weekly sessions via video and telephone, though clients should confirm current session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school or childcare, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. Telephone calls can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video, while video lets the therapist and client use visual cues when that helps the work.
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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 supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and a wide range of life changes.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a practical mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred approaches to notice thoughts and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 16 years of professional work experience across GP practice, schools, women’s services and cancer support work.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Her biography states she offers online video and telephone sessions; confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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