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Moira McCarthy

Moira McCarthy, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - relationships and family issues

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Blended family issues
  • Communication problems

About Moira

Moira McCarthy is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has been practising for 10 years. She holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling. Moira supports adults with worries such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and relationship strains, including blended family issues and parenting concerns.

Moira uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s concerns at the centre of each session. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is most pressing. Sessions are shaped around the individual’s priorities rather than a fixed programme.

People come to her for help with life changes, communication difficulties, separation and co-parenting stresses, and problems with self-esteem or anger. She also works with issues such as panic, trauma, social anxiety and addiction. Moira offers practical ways to manage day-to-day stress alongside space to think through bigger decisions.

Her background in theology and counselling informs a reflective style that encourages honest conversation. She aims to help clients clarify values and make choices that fit their circumstances. Conversations may include exploring patterns, testing small changes, and noticing what helps in everyday life.

Moira works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients follow the online matching steps and book an initial appointment through the platform.

Client-Centred work and online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention, reflecting back concerns and helping the person find their own direction. This approach suits issues like anxiety, relationship strain, grief and blended family challenges where understanding feelings and choices matters.

The right approach often emerges through conversation. Moira will work with the client to decide what helps most, checking goals and adapting how sessions proceed. That collaborative process means methods can change as needs and priorities become clearer.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different locations if they are living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to offer consistent support while clients balance family and work commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues among other concerns such as addiction, grief and trauma. Blended family issues and stepfamily challenges are listed among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on the client’s needs and pace. Conversations centre on the person’s experience rather than a set protocol.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of practice as a counsellor. That experience includes work with relationship strain, addiction, anxiety and related concerns.

What credentials and location does she have?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts clients from other countries.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking as the original biography does not specify formats. The platform’s booking flow will list the formats offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with the client’s location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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