Moira McCarthy

Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years of experience. She works one-to-one with people aged 18 and over and also runs group therapy sessions. She aims to create a warm, therapeutic space where clients can talk and make positive changes.

Moira uses client-centred therapy as a base, combining it with cognitive behavioural approaches and other holistic methods. She has experience leading well-being workshops for local authorities and businesses, and brings that practical background into sessions. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what helps someone day to day.

Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, grief and depression, as well as anger and addictions. She also helps with relationship and family topics, parenting strain, sleep problems and career-related stress. Additional areas she has worked with include attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and post-adoption matters.

Moira is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed with BACP, and is associated with NCPS. She takes regular supervision to maintain ethical practice and reflective care. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

If someone wants to start, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to Moira's availability. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and focus on chosen values. It is useful for dealing with anxiety, stress and life changes by encouraging practical actions that matter to the client. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and empathic presence, allowing people to feel heard and to find their own solutions over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to see which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change as needs evolve, so early sessions often focus on what feels most helpful.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow attendance from different locations. It can also make short check-ins simpler when a full-length session is difficult. Registered and accredited professionals can help clients plan how to use online sessions in ways that suit daily life and commitments.