- Client-Centred Therapy
- BACP registered
- Works with addiction
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years' experience. She holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling. Her practice focuses on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction and grief, and specifically lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of work.
Moira uses a client-centred style that keeps the conversation focused on the person's needs. Sessions are arranged so the client helps set the pace and topics. The approach aims to make it easier to talk about what feels difficult and to try out different ways to cope.
In practice she listens for what matters most to the person and follows those themes in subsequent sessions. That can include working on communication problems, coping with panic attacks, or addressing feelings of isolation and shame. Practical discussion often sits alongside exploring how past events affect current relationships.
People contact her about a wide range of stresses from blended family issues to addiction or trauma and brain injury. She also lists support for young adult issues, parenting strain, and intimacy-related concerns. Her background in theology informs an ability to discuss values and life purpose when clients want that.
Sessions are provided from the United Kingdom and are offered in English. International clients are accepted, and the practice uses a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and booking step are completed before the first appointment.
How client-centred approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The counsellor reflects back thoughts and feelings, helping the client make sense of their experience and decide on next steps. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship worries, low mood and social anxiety by creating a clear space to talk and to test different ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and adjust how sessions unfold as trust grows. That collaborative planning helps ensure sessions stay relevant to the person's concerns and day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm available session types before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible for people outside the immediate area to work with registered or accredited professionals such as this counsellor.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that follows the person's concerns and pace in sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years' experience working as a counsellor.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.