Moira McCarthy, BACP, NCPS
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years' experience working one to one and in groups.
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor with 18 years' experience working one to one and in groups. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices from the United Kingdom. Her work often focuses on depression alongside stress, anxiety and life changes.
Moira uses straightforward, person-centred sessions where people are invited to talk about what matters to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions aim to be calm and practical, with time to notice what is working and what could change.
Background and approach
People come to Moira for many concerns including grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem. She also supports those facing parenting pressures, sleep problems, career uncertainty and health-related stress. Additional areas she addresses include attachment questions, adoption and foster care, and issues around body image and infidelity.
Moira runs wellbeing workshops for local authorities and businesses in addition to individual therapy. She attends regular supervision and follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy framework to guide ethical practice. This underpins how she reflects on her work and keeps developing as a practitioner.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She helps people work at their own pace and encourages small, achievable steps. For those seeking online options she offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
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. Moira will explore needs, goals and preferences together and choose techniques that fit each person's situation. This collaborative process means the plan can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow a fuller face-to-face style. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and text work well for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping a steady therapeutic pace.
Frequently asked
What issues does Moira help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and grief, and also addresses trauma, addictions, self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and warm, with practical use of cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How long has she been practising?
She has 18 years of experience working in one to one therapy and group settings, and she runs wellbeing workshops for organisations.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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