Moira McCarthy, BACP

Moira McCarthy helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addiction. She also supports concerns around relationships, intimacy, parenting challenges and life changes. Moira is experienced with issues linked to trauma, LGBT matters, self-esteem and ADHD. Her approach aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people who need a steady, listening presence.

Moira trained in counselling and holds an MA in Theology plus a counselling diploma. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Over ten years she has worked with many different difficulties and learned to adapt sessions to each person's pace and situation.

Sessions are guided by the person-centred model. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on practical steps they want to try. Moira keeps sessions warm and non-judgemental while helping people name problems and set realistic goals.

She pays particular attention to communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. Other areas she often supports include panic attacks, social anxiety, self-harm, and finding life purpose.

People who choose Moira can expect clear, compassionate conversations and help planning next steps. She works with adults of different backgrounds and offers sessions in English across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Person-centred care online and how it helps

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judging and follows the client’s lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain and coping after loss.

Moira adopts the person-centred stance to create a calm, respectful space where people can name problems and try new ways of coping. Together the client and counsellor decide which techniques or focus areas to try based on needs and goals. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the work as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging can be a good option for people who prefer writing or who need flexible timing. These formats increase access and make it easier to keep continuity of care when life is busy.