Moira McCarthy, BACP
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and challenges with self-esteem. Moira’s manner is warm and non-judgmental.
She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and manageable for someone worried and overwhelmed. Moira trained with a Diploma in Counselling and holds an MA in Theology. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP.
Background and approach
Her background gives her a steady, calm approach in sessions. She uses a person-centred style that focuses on each person’s priorities. Conversations are led by what matters to the individual, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back to help people make sense of things.
Sessions are tailored so practical next steps can be discussed when useful. People come to Moira for many issues beyond depression, including family problems, parenting strain, trauma and addictions. She works with concerns such as panic, isolation, life changes and questions about life purpose.
The aim is to help people find clearer ways to cope and to regain a sense of direction. Moira offers a range of online formats to fit different lives. Her approach is collaborative - she helps clients choose the best way to work together and adjusts plans as needs change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400663 | April 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
- 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Moira lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Moira will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt the way she works to match goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session length, topics and whether to try practical exercises between sessions.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging gives practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or changing routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Moira help with?
Moira works with depression, anxiety and stress as well as relationship strain, grief, addiction and self-esteem issues. She also supports people facing panic attacks, isolation, life changes and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred or client-centred approach that puts the person's priorities first. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping the client decide practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
Moira has ten years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. That experience informs a calm and steady way of working in sessions.
What accreditation and location details apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Moira accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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