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Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
16 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based counsellor with 16 years of professional experience. She offers weekly online sessions by video, phone or chat and focuses on providing a steady, regular space for people to work through difficult feelings. Cheryl aims to make sessions welcoming and non-judgemental so clients can speak openly about what matters to them.

She tailors each session to the person in front of her. Conversations can cover thoughts, emotions, goals, boundaries and day-to-day struggles.

Background and approach

Cheryl adapts her style to suit clients who are new to therapy and those who have tried counselling before. Cheryl has worked in GP practices, schools and women’s services, and in roles supporting people through grief, loss and trauma. Her background includes helping people with anxiety, depression, parenting worries, exam stress and eating difficulties.

She also supports people who have experienced bereavement or crime-related trauma. She combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural elements and life coaching techniques. Cheryl also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy approaches when they fit the person’s needs.

Her aim is to offer practical steps alongside space to reflect. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community herself, Cheryl creates a respectful environment for clients exploring sexual orientation and gender questions. She is experienced supporting neurodivergent adults and children, with attention to social skills and emotional regulation in online work.

Sessions follow a weekly rhythm and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions to suit their schedule.

Approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It often helps when life feels confusing or when someone wants clearer direction despite difficult feelings. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre of each session, offering a listening space where people can explore feelings and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will listen to the person’s goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that fit. This is a collaborative process so methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses to suit what is helpful.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging is useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility for busy days and different needs while maintaining a weekly session rhythm.
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting and relationship issues, plus a range of other concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleeping problems and career worries.
What is Cheryl's therapeutic style like?
Cheryl offers a person-centred style that listens first and then uses practical techniques, including cognitive behavioural ideas and life coaching, to help people move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in settings such as GP practices, schools and women’s services.
Where is Cheryl based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as listed in her credentials.
Can I work with Cheryl in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Weekly sessions are offered by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cheryl?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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