Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell

Verified Professional Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

she/her
BA, BSc (Hons), MBACP

About me

I’m a UK-based therapist with 17 years of professional experience and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. I offer a warm, supportive, and inclusive space for children, adolescents, adults, and parents.

My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and I have a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients, including those who are autistic, ADHD, or who experience emotional regulation challenges. I also work closely with parents to help them understand and support their child’s needs.

My approach is person-centred and integrative, drawing on CBT and other evidence-based techniques. Sessions are tailored to each individual, allowing you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and boundaries at your own pace. You can choose online or telephone sessions depending on what works best for you.

As a Clinical Supervisor, I provide supportive supervision for counsellors and trainees, with discounted sessions for students.

Therapy is a space to be truly seen and heard, free from judgment. If you’d like to find out whether we’re a good fit, please email me to arrange a free 15-minute introductory chat by phone or video.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA Person Centred Counselling
  • BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Diploma in Clinical Supervision
  • Diploma Advanced Supervision Skills – Group Supervision 
  • Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
  • Level 5 Diploma in Working with Complex Trauma and PTSD
  • MSc Forensic Psychology (on-going)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Childhood Emotional Neglect.

Please contact me with any issue you are experiencing and if I am not the right therapist for you I can help to signpost you. 

Fees

£22.00 - £45.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

If you are struggling and don't feel you are able to afford counselling, please do contact me to discuss this with me. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

I can arrange a regular appointment time if this is convenient for you, and if you cannot find any availability, I will try to be as flexible as possible. 

London, Greater London, SE27

Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

Key details

DBS check

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Online platforms

FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

Online
Phone

Inclusive supervision working with CYP and adults. I specialise in neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+. I also support school Designated Safeguarding Leads.

View supervision profile

Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell
Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell