Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for life transitions
- Weekly sessions only
- Daytime availability Thursdays
- Video phone and chat
About Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell is a UK-based therapist with 16 years of professional experience who offers tailored, person-focused support for a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties. She works with adults, teens, and children across issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, addictions, bipolar, ADHD, and many other areas including adoption and attachment issues. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - she brings established training and professional standards to her practice.
Cheryl primarily trained in person-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy and adapts sessions using a variety of techniques to suit each client, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy where appropriate. She has worked in GP settings, schools, women’s services, cancer support services, and with victims of crime, supporting clients through loss, parenting challenges, exam pressure, miscarriage and fertility difficulties, and trauma-related bereavement. She also supports clients exploring attachment and emotional neglect and offers experience with neurodivergent clients, paying attention to social skills and sensory needs in online work.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Cheryl provides an accepting space for clients to explore identity and related concerns. She offers weekly sessions by video call, telephone, chat, or text-based messaging and does not provide fortnightly or ad-hoc sessions. She currently does not accept new clients.
Cheryl primarily trained in person-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy and adapts sessions using a variety of techniques to suit each client, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy where appropriate. She has worked in GP settings, schools, women’s services, cancer support services, and with victims of crime, supporting clients through loss, parenting challenges, exam pressure, miscarriage and fertility difficulties, and trauma-related bereavement. She also supports clients exploring attachment and emotional neglect and offers experience with neurodivergent clients, paying attention to social skills and sensory needs in online work.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Cheryl provides an accepting space for clients to explore identity and related concerns. She offers weekly sessions by video call, telephone, chat, or text-based messaging and does not provide fortnightly or ad-hoc sessions. She currently does not accept new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell have?
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell as my therapist?
You can work with Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell work with international clients?
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Cheryl offers weekly sessions rather than fortnightly or ad-hoc appointments.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people clarify what matters most and take practical steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding to foster self-awareness and growth; it works well for people seeking a sensitive, exploratory approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - involves identifying and testing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on different techniques as the work evolves and remaining guided by the person in therapy.
Online therapy with Cheryl is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular, weekly support from home or another convenient location and allow the therapist and client to adapt the format to suit session goals and individual needs.
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