Ciara Mccullough

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and ACT
• Trauma and grief

About Ciara

Ciara Mccullough helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. She uses conversation and practical techniques to address coping with life changes, parenting concerns, trauma and grief. Ciara is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thought patterns and practical steps that can reduce distress. Mindfulness practices are offered to support managing strong emotions and improving focus.

Ciara also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to help people clarify values and take manageable actions that link to those values. Psychodynamic ideas are used when it is helpful to consider past experiences that shape current feelings and reactions. Sessions are paced to suit each person and to allow time for reflection and skill practice.

She has worked recently with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma-related nightmares and motivation issues linked to dopamine regulation. Other areas supported include anger, parenting strain, chronic illness and bereavement. The emphasis is on clear discussion, practical skills and developing ways to cope day to day.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Ciara asks new clients to use the site matching process to arrange a first appointment and to outline their main concerns before the initial meeting.

How her therapeutic approaches work with online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that reflect what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and when life changes make direction unclear. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce distress and build different habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration, which can support stress management and coping with difficult memories.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ciara will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process that considers a person’s goals and what they are willing to try between appointments.

Confirm the precise session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by cutting travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. They can also let people use audio-only contact if they prefer less screen time. Discuss practical preferences when arranging the first appointment so the format supports the work ahead.

Topics Ciara lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy

Questions about Ciara

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety with cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies by location.

How do I get started with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.