Moira McCarthy, BACP
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and addiction.
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and addiction. She uses a person-centred style that places the client at the heart of the work. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel heard and to find practical steps forward.
Moira trained in theology and holds a Diploma in Counselling along with an MA in Theology. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often written as BACP.
Background and approach
That registration is part of her professional standing in the United Kingdom. Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Conversations focus on the client’s priorities, with the therapist reflecting and asking questions to clarify what matters most.
Sessions are tailored so people can work through issues like panic, low self-esteem, loneliness or difficulties after a bereavement. Moira also supports people dealing with relationship breakdown, blended family challenges, parenting strain and communication problems. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside space to process painful feelings such as guilt, shame or trauma-related distress.
She uses the person-centred model to build a safe working relationship. Over time that helps people develop more self-understanding and make choices that fit their life. Moira accepts clients in English, and she offers remote sessions to make therapy more accessible.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400663 | April 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Moira lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Moira names
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How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The counsellor offers acceptance, empathy and reflection so people can talk through feelings and make their own choices. This approach helps with worries such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain and life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what methods suit someone’s needs and goals. Conversations about pacing, session length and communication style happen together so the plan feels right for the person seeking support.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever someone is based. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work well for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want shorter, ongoing support between longer sessions. Remote options give flexibility for different rhythms and practical circumstances.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties, plus concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem and panic attacks.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, which means sessions focus on the client’s needs and priorities with empathetic listening and reflective questioning.
How much experience does she have?
Moira has ten years of counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds an MA in Theology, a Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Moira offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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