Lorraine McDonnell, BACP

Lorraine McDonnell is an online CBT practitioner who combines professional training with personal experience of anxiety to help people find relief from persistent worry and overthinking. She understands what it feels like to be trapped in a cycle of analysing every detail, expecting worst-case scenarios, and carrying the weight of others' judgments - and she brings that empathy into collaborative therapeutic work. Lorraine focuses on breaking that repetitive thinking, calming the mental noise, and helping clients regain a sense of control over their thoughts and daily life.

She personalises therapy to suit each individual, drawing on person-centred principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to promote self-understanding and practical change. Lorraine works with adults from diverse backgrounds on issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, offering a steady and nonjudgmental presence throughout the process. Sessions are intended as a place to be heard, treated with respect, and supported to build the skills needed to move forward.

Lorraine holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her approach aims to empower clients to process experiences, gain clarity, and develop tools to manage life challenges more effectively.