Tim McDonnell

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Career and motivation

About Tim

Tim McDonnell works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career questions and depression. He believes clients know their own story and that their strengths can help them make changes. Tim is a member of the BACP and has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

He offers straightforward, talk-based counselling where the client leads the conversation and Tim helps clarify patterns and options. Sessions focus on real problems people face day to day, such as worries that get in the way of work, trouble communicating with a partner, or feeling stuck after a breakup.

Tim draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with difficult emotions and unhelpful thinking. He works with issues like abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, impulsivity, and social anxiety by helping people recognise repeating behaviours and try different ways of responding. He also supports those dealing with infidelity, divorce and separation, and loneliness.

Practical concerns such as money and financial stress, career decisions and motivation are part of his work. He can help people think through next steps and manage stress so they can make clearer choices. He also addresses self-harm thoughts with careful discussion and planning.

Sessions are conducted in English and Tim practises in the United Kingdom. He aims to be clear about goals and to check progress along the way, helping people find approaches that fit their life and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and practical online counselling

Tim works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication, helping people practise clearer ways of speaking and setting boundaries to improve how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tim will discuss different methods and check what feels most useful based on the client's concerns, goals and preferences, and adapt the work as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who need a session that is simpler on data or tech. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits, and Tim will help choose how to arrange sessions that suit everyday life.

Topics Tim lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Avoidant personality
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Money and financial issues
• Self-harm
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about Tim

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people dealing with stress, general anxiety and social anxiety or phobia.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers talk-based counselling using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify patterns and practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

Is he accredited or registered?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries book with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.