Moira McCarthy
Experienced counsellor offering grounded support
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About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years of practical experience. She offers one-to-one work and runs group therapy sessions. She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP and NCPS.
Moira uses a mix of talking approaches tailored to each person. She often draws on Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping. She also uses broader integrative ideas to match the work to the individual.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear, down-to-earth conversation about whatever is causing distress. People bring worries such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, sleep problems and coping with life changes. Moira also supports people with issues around trauma, addictions, parenting pressures, chronic health problems and bereavement.
Her practice emphasises a calm and respectful atmosphere where people can feel heard. She attends regular supervision and follows the framework set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. This helps her keep the work ethical and consistent.
Moira aims to help people take small, manageable steps toward feeling steadier. She offers practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions while also holding space for the harder feelings that come up in therapy.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 180814, NCS22-03798
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Moira's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Moira works with
Everything Moira lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Moira lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Moira works online
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they agree how to combine listening and skills practice so the work fits the person's needs.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring or travel. Online work can reduce time spent travelling, allow shorter check-ins between appointments and be easier to schedule across time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt interventions used in face-to-face work to an online setting while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Moira help with?
She works with a wide range of worries including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Moira combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive approaches to help people try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience providing one-to-one therapy and group sessions.
What professional registrations does she hold in the UK?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS as shown in her profile.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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