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Moira McCarthy, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

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Moira McCarthy helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and addiction. She is clear and calm in sessions and aims to make talking feel straightforward. Moira uses a person-centred approach that keeps each meeting focused on the person's needs and goals.

Moira holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. With ten years of experience she has supported people through depression, trauma and bereavement as well as problems with substance use and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

Her work covers a broad range of issues including parenting pressures, communication problems, blended family challenges and separation. She also addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, bipolar-related worries, ADHD-related coping and feelings of isolation or low self-worth. Moira offers practical, everyday guidance alongside emotional support.

Sessions are person-led and paced to suit each individual. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small, manageable steps people can try between sessions. The aim is to build clearer thinking and more helpful ways of handling difficult moments.

Moira welcomes people from across the United Kingdom and internationally. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose a way of working that fits their life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Moira's person-centred approach works online

Moira principally uses a person-centred approach which focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. This method aims to build trust through honest, non-judgemental conversation and helps with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief.

The search for the right approach is collaborative. Moira will work with the person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Plans are adjusted as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter, on-the-go reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and allow continued access when in-person meetings are not possible.
What concerns does Moira help with?
Moira supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship problems. She also focuses on issues such as parenting pressures, communication problems and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental. Sessions are shaped around what the individual needs and paced to their comfort.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns. That includes supporting people through bereavement, addiction issues and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
Moira holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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