MM Portrait of Moira McCarthy

Moira McCarthy, BACP

Person-centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

Book with Moira

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

About Moira

Moira McCarthy is a counsellor who helps people manage anxiety, stress and life changes. She works with concerns such as depression, grief, addictions and relationship problems. Her approach aims to make sessions feel personal and straightforward for each person who reaches out.

Moira uses a person-centred style that focuses on the individual's needs. This means conversations centre on what matters to the client, and she helps people find their own solutions rather than prescribing them.

Book with Moira Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

With ten years of experience, she has worked with a wide range of concerns from panic and social anxiety to addiction and bereavement. In practical terms, Moira aims to create a calm space for talking. She listens without judgement and helps people name what is happening for them.

Together a person and Moira can set goals, try different ways of coping, and review what helps over time. People choose her for support with low mood, anger, family difficulties, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also offers help for those facing life transitions, communication problems, or struggling with isolation and loneliness.

How person-centred work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what the client says so people can understand their own experience better. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and coping with life changes by encouraging self-directed insight and practical steps.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss what the person needs and what feels comfortable, and then try ways of working that match those goals. Sessions can be reviewed and adjusted over time so the work stays relevant to changing concerns.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give options that fit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These formats make regular contact easier for people juggling work, study or family commitments and help maintain momentum between sessions.
Book with Moira Now Review online therapy options and next steps.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Moira work with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and addictions, among other concerns such as relationship problems, panic attacks and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Moira uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's own priorities and pace, offering non-judgemental listening and collaborative goal-setting.
What experience does she have?
She has ten years of practice working with a wide range of mental health and life issues, including trauma, bereavement and addiction.
What qualifications and location are listed?
Moira holds an MA in Theology and a Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.