Moira McCarthy, BACP, NCPS
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who offers one-to-one and group work.
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who offers one-to-one and group work. She draws on established counselling frameworks to help people manage stress, anxiety, loss and life changes in practical ways. She uses approaches such as Client-Centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-based ideas when relevant.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. Conversations are paced to match the person, with time spent on practical strategies and noticing patterns that cause distress.
Background and approach
Moira is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Those registrations shape her commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development. Over the years she has run wellbeing workshops for local authorities and businesses alongside individual sessions.
That mix means she is used to both short exercises people can use day-to-day and deeper work that looks at long-standing issues. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, sleep problems, and mood disorders. She also addresses topics such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, immigration issues and body image.
Work typically combines practical tools with supportive listening. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. The focus is on helping people find manageable steps forward and greater confidence in handling life’s challenges.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 180814 | July 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-03798 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Moira works with
Everything Moira lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Moira lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through the options with each person and decide together what to try first. This means methods can be adapted over time to fit your goals, preferences and how you respond to the sessions.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets you work face to face when convenient, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and choose the format that feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked
What types of problems does Moira help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career worries and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Client-Centred listening with tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
How long has she been practising?
She has 18 years of experience working in one-to-one and group formats, and running wellbeing workshops for local authorities and businesses.
What professional registrations does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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