Moira McCarthy

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Relationship issues
• Addiction and recovery

About Moira

Moira McCarthy works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addiction and related concerns using a person-centred approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has worked as a counsellor for 10 years.

Moira uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on each person's experience. She listens without judgement and helps people talk through difficult feelings and decisions. Sessions are shaped around what the person brings, with attention to what feels most urgent or painful.

Her work includes supporting people with intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also addresses blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. Moira commonly helps people navigate isolation, guilt, panic attacks and young adult transitions.

Moira trained to postgraduate level and holds an MA in Theology plus a Diploma in Counselling, and is registered with the BACP. That background informs a reflective, listening-led style rather than a directive one. She aims to help people clarify what they want to change and to try out different ways of handling problems.

Sessions explore practical steps as well as feelings. People work on communication, managing strong emotions, reducing addictive patterns and finding everyday coping strategies. Moira welcomes people who identify as LGBT and supports those affected by trauma and abuse.

International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and arrangements via the service's booking process.

How Moira uses client-centred work for remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for anxiety, relationship issues, grief and many forms of emotional distress because it focuses on what matters to the individual.

Moira’s style prioritises collaboration. She will work with the person to identify goals and agree how to proceed. Choosing or adapting an approach is part of the work together, so the method can change as needs and preferences become clearer.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling around work and family life, reducing travel time and making it easier to attend from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so people should confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a range of ways to meet; the therapist can discuss what will suit a person’s daily routine and communication needs during the initial scheduling conversation.

Topics Moira lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Moira

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are addressed in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on the person’s experience and values listening and collaboration.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years' experience working as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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