- Client-centred therapy
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Attachment focus
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor with 18 years of practical experience in the United Kingdom. She works one-to-one with adults and with 18 year olds, addressing things like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
Moira uses a mix of client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and emotion-focused methods when they suit a person’s goals. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through problems, spot unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
She has run wellbeing workshops and group sessions for local authorities and businesses. That work sits alongside her individual practice and informs how she helps people manage day-to-day pressures such as sleep problems, parenting stress, or career worries.
Moira attends regular clinical supervision and follows the framework set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice balances structured strategies with client-centred listening to help people make practical changes.
People often come with issues like grief, addictions, body image, chronic illness, immigration-related stress, or problems with trust and attachment. Moira works with these concerns through a mix of conversational therapy and skills-based techniques to support clearer thinking and steadier coping.
How Moira uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when life feels overwhelming or when someone is avoiding difficult feelings.Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing, helping people clarify what matters to them and make their own decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods suit a person’s goals, needs and preferences, and adapt the way sessions run as understanding grows. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The practical benefits of remote sessions should be checked before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Confirm which session types are available and then pick what fits your life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around study or shift work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also combine conversational therapy with skills practice and worksheets during remote sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults and 18 year olds on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career issues and coping with big life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and emotion-focused approaches. The emphasis is on talking things through and trying manageable, evidence-informed strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults and running wellbeing workshops and group sessions for local authorities and businesses.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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