Lorraine McDonnell
Registered Member MÌÇÐĹÙÍø (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07523 996715
Therapist - Southport
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Accredited Counsellor and CBT Therapist offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is affecting your wellbeing. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I aim to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My practice integrates Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This enables us to explore the underlying causes of your difficulties while developing practical strategies to help you move forward.
My work is trauma-informed and shaped by additional training in trauma, CBT for Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment, and perinatal loss. Together, we can explore how past experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and coping patterns, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-compassion.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, loneliness, life transitions, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, infant loss, and baby loss.
For those whose faith or spirituality is important, I can also offer faith-based counselling where requested, integrating your beliefs into therapy in a respectful and evidence-based way.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel accepted and understood. My aim is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater hope and resilience.
Practice description
I believe therapy should be shaped around your unique experiences, circumstances, and goals. My approach blends Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), enabling me to tailor therapy to your individual needs. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you gain greater understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence and resilience.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds across the UK and internationally, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and baby loss.
Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy.
I offer online counselling only, providing sessions via secure video or by telephone. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own environment while receiving the same professional, confidential care as face-to-face therapy.
My first session
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation by secure video or telephone. This gives you the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions you may have, and explore whether my therapeutic approach feels right for you. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that you feel comfortable, understood, and able to make an informed choice before committing to ongoing sessions.
If you decide to continue, our first therapy session is focused on getting to know you and establishing a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We will go through our counselling agreement (contracting), including confidentiality, professional boundaries, and how we will work together. I will also complete an initial wellbeing assessment where appropriate to gain a clearer understanding of your current emotional wellbeing and the areas you would like support with.
The session provides plenty of time for you to talk about your experiences, current difficulties, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will explore your expectations of counselling, identify your goals, and begin to develop a shared understanding of your needs. This helps me tailor therapy to your individual circumstances, ensuring our work together is personalised rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
There is no expectation for you to share everything in the first session. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you will never be pressured to discuss anything before you feel ready. My priority is to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how we can work together, what future sessions may involve, and the therapeutic approach that best supports your needs and goals
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Baby loss, Bereavement, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, OCD, Pet bereavement, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Therapist - Altrincham
Features
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Accredited Counsellor and CBT Therapist offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is affecting your wellbeing. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I aim to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My practice integrates Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This enables us to explore the underlying causes of your difficulties while developing practical strategies to help you move forward.
My work is trauma-informed and shaped by additional training in trauma, CBT for Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment, and perinatal loss. Together, we can explore how past experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and coping patterns, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-compassion.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, loneliness, life transitions, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, infant loss, and baby loss.
For those whose faith or spirituality is important, I can also offer faith-based counselling where requested, integrating your beliefs into therapy in a respectful and evidence-based way.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel accepted and understood. My aim is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater hope and resilience.
Practice description
I believe therapy should be shaped around your unique experiences, circumstances, and goals. My approach blends Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), enabling me to tailor therapy to your individual needs. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you gain greater understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence and resilience.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds across the UK and internationally, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and baby loss.
Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy.
I offer online counselling only, providing sessions via secure video or by telephone. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own environment while receiving the same professional, confidential care as face-to-face therapy.
My first session
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation by video or telephone, giving you the opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions, and decide whether my approach feels right for you. It is also an opportunity for us to explore how I can best support you and whether we are a good fit to work together.
If you decide to continue, our first therapy session will focus on getting to know you and beginning to build a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. We will go through our counselling agreement (contracting), complete a brief wellbeing assessment where appropriate, discuss your goals and expectations for therapy, and explore the difficulties you are currently experiencing.
This first session is also an opportunity for you to share your story at your own pace. There is no pressure to talk about anything before you feel ready. Together, we will begin to develop a shared understanding of your needs and agree on a therapeutic approach that is tailored to you.
My aim is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and reassured about the support available as we begin working together.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Baby loss, Bereavement, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Pet bereavement, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), CBT, Humanistic, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Therapist - Manchester
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Accredited Counsellor and CBT Therapist offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is affecting your wellbeing. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I aim to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My practice integrates Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This enables us to explore the underlying causes of your difficulties while developing practical strategies to help you move forward.
My work is trauma-informed and shaped by additional training in trauma, CBT for Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment, and perinatal loss. Together, we can explore how past experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and coping patterns, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-compassion.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, loneliness, life transitions, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, infant loss, and baby loss.
For those whose faith or spirituality is important, I can also offer faith-based counselling where requested, integrating your beliefs into therapy in a respectful and evidence-based way.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel accepted and understood. My aim is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater hope and resilience.
Practice description
I believe therapy should be shaped around your unique experiences, circumstances, and goals. My approach blends Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), enabling me to tailor therapy to your individual needs. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you gain greater understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence and resilience.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds across the UK and internationally, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and baby loss.
Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy.
I offer online counselling only, providing sessions via secure video or by telephone. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own environment while receiving the same professional, confidential care as face-to-face therapy.
My first session
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation by secure video or telephone. This gives you the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions you may have, and explore whether my therapeutic approach feels right for you. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that you feel comfortable, understood, and able to make an informed choice before committing to ongoing sessions.
If you decide to continue, our first therapy session is focused on getting to know you and establishing a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We will go through our counselling agreement (contracting), including confidentiality, professional boundaries, and how we will work together. I will also complete an initial wellbeing assessment where appropriate to gain a clearer understanding of your current emotional wellbeing and the areas you would like support with.
The session provides plenty of time for you to talk about your experiences, current difficulties, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will explore your expectations of counselling, identify your goals, and begin to develop a shared understanding of your needs. This helps me tailor therapy to your individual circumstances, ensuring our work together is personalised rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
There is no expectation for you to share everything in the first session. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you will never be pressured to discuss anything before you feel ready. My priority is to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how we can work together, what future sessions may involve, and the therapeutic approach that best supports your needs and goals.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Baby loss, Bereavement, Coercive control, Depression, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Pet bereavement, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), CBT, Humanistic, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Therapist - Aughton
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Accredited Counsellor and CBT Therapist offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is affecting your wellbeing. I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and I aim to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My practice integrates Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). This enables us to explore the underlying causes of your difficulties while developing practical strategies to help you move forward.
My work is trauma-informed and shaped by additional training in trauma, CBT for Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment, and perinatal loss. Together, we can explore how past experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and coping patterns, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-compassion.
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, loneliness, life transitions, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, infant loss, and baby loss.
For those whose faith or spirituality is important, I can also offer faith-based counselling where requested, integrating your beliefs into therapy in a respectful and evidence-based way.
Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel accepted and understood. My aim is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can move forward with greater hope and resilience.
Practice description
I believe therapy should be shaped around your unique experiences, circumstances, and goals. My approach blends Person-Centred Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), enabling me to tailor therapy to your individual needs. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you gain greater understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting confidence and resilience.
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds across the UK and internationally, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, and the emotional impact of miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy loss, and baby loss.
Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy.
I offer online counselling only, providing sessions via secure video or by telephone. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own environment while receiving the same professional, confidential care as face-to-face therapy.
My first session
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation by secure video or telephone. This gives you the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions you may have, and explore whether my therapeutic approach feels right for you. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that you feel comfortable, understood, and able to make an informed choice before committing to ongoing sessions.
If you decide to continue, our first therapy session is focused on getting to know you and establishing a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. We will go through our counselling agreement (contracting), including confidentiality, professional boundaries, and how we will work together. I will also complete an initial wellbeing assessment where appropriate to gain a clearer understanding of your current emotional wellbeing and the areas you would like support with.
The session provides plenty of time for you to talk about your experiences, current difficulties, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will explore your expectations of counselling, identify your goals, and begin to develop a shared understanding of your needs. This helps me tailor therapy to your individual circumstances, ensuring our work together is personalised rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
There is no expectation for you to share everything in the first session. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and you will never be pressured to discuss anything before you feel ready. My priority is to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.
By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of how we can work together, what future sessions may involve, and the therapeutic approach that best supports your needs and goals
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Baby loss, Bereavement, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English