Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP

Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based counsellor with 16 years of professional experience. She offers a weekly online rhythm and aims to help people navigate difficult emotions and life changes. Cheryl creates a non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly about their thoughts and feelings.

Her practice focuses on understanding each person as an individual. Sessions are led by what the client brings, with attention to personal boundaries, aspirations and emotional needs. Cheryl uses a mix of person-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to shape each meeting.

Cheryl has worked in a range of settings, including GP practices, schools and women’s services. She has supported people through grief, loss, parenting challenges, bereavement linked to crime, and fertility or miscarriage-related issues. This range informs a practical, empathetic way of working.

She has experience helping people with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD and eating and sleeping difficulties. Cheryl is also able to support those exploring attachment concerns, communication problems and the effects of childhood emotional neglect. Her own membership of the LGBTQIA+ community informs her understanding of related challenges.

Sessions are offered weekly via video, telephone or chat. The emphasis is on small, steady steps and on tailoring techniques to what helps each person most. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and committing to actions that match personal values. It can help when life feels confusing or when people want more direction. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, accepting relationship where the client sets the pace and topic for each session; it helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical steps to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so the plan evolves as the client makes progress.

The biography notes that sessions are offered via video, telephone or chat, and that Cheryl provides weekly appointments. If a reader needs clarification about which formats are possible now, they should confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for telephone or chat sessions when video is not practical, helping therapy slot into everyday life.