- Anxiety and social fears
- Relationship challenges
- BACP registered
About Tim
Tim McDonnell is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career problems and depression, and he also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related concerns.
Tim sees clients as experts in their own lives and looks to build on existing strengths. In sessions he listens for the practical patterns that cause pain, and then helps people try clearer ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at small steps that can make everyday situations easier.
He often supports people worried about abandonment, communication problems, isolation and issues arising from separation or infidelity. Tim also works with people facing impulsivity, money worries, self-harm thoughts and challenges common to young adults. He talks through concrete ways to manage those problems rather than only discussing feelings.
Tim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. He helps set simple, measurable goals and reviews progress together. Sessions are practical, with time for checking what worked between meetings.
To begin, people follow the site process to match with him and then book a first session. Tim offers sessions in English and does not take international clients at this time.
How Tim uses evidence-based methods in online sessions
Tim works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what people can do differently in social situations and stressful moments. Cognitive-style approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more realistic thoughts that make social interactions easier to manage.Behavioural methods encourage gradual, manageable steps into feared situations. This can include setting small exposure tasks and reviewing how they went, which is useful for social anxiety and phobia or avoidance that gets in the way of work and relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tim will collaborate with each person to identify priorities, try methods that suit their preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The client and therapist agree practical goals and track progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. They also allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation helps, or video meetings when working through social skills and rehearsing interactions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career problems and depression, and also works with social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.