About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She supports those coping with addiction, stress, bipolar symptoms and challenges linked to identity, including LGBT concerns. Moira works with people dealing with life changes, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem struggles and social anxiety.
She uses a client-centred style that puts the person's own goals and experience at the heart of sessions. Conversations are led by what the client wants to address, with the counsellor offering steady listening and practical reflections.
Background and approach
This gives space to talk through painful memories, figure out next steps, and build day-to-day coping skills. Moira holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
She has practised for 10 years and brings that experience to sessions in the United Kingdom and with international clients who use English. Sessions aim to be personal and paced to suit the individual. Moira focuses on understanding what matters most to each person and on helping them make changes they can live with.
She encourages gentle self-awareness, practical problem-solving and clearer communication with others. People who choose her often want a calm, non-judgemental space to sort through difficult feelings and decisions. She offers tailored support for issues such as addiction, trauma, parenting pressures, blended family concerns, and coping after loss.
What Moira works with
Everything Moira lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Moira is listed here; the rest shows what else Moira works with.
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a non-judgemental, listening approach where the person's experience guides the work. In practice this means the counsellor reflects back what they hear, asks helpful questions and supports the person to decide their next steps; it can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress and identity concerns.That style fits well with an online setting because the emphasis is on the client's priorities rather than on strict techniques. The therapist and client will work together to choose how sessions run, what to focus on, and which strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and the approach can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a format that feels less demanding on concentration or bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors who use a client-centred approach, can help make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
Questions people ask about Moira
What kinds of concerns does Moira help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, stress, trauma, bipolar symptoms and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centred, which means conversations are guided by the person's needs and priorities and sessions are tailored to what the client wants to work on.
What background and experience does she bring?
Moira has practised for 10 years and brings that clinical experience to her work supporting people with diverse emotional and behavioural challenges.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She operates from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be delivered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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