Moira McCarthy, BACP

Moira McCarthy is a fully qualified therapist and counsellor who combines formal training with a person-centred way of working to support people through emotional difficulties. She holds an MA in Theology, a postgraduate-level master's degree, and a Diploma in Counselling, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Moira prioritises a client-centred approach, working collaboratively to ensure sessions are tailored to each individual's needs. Her practice focuses on creating a space where people can explore issues at their own pace while drawing on strengths to find practical ways forward. She offers guidance for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, trauma, and other forms of emotional pain.

Her style is empathetic and non-judgmental, aiming to empower clients through coordinated and personalised care. Moira works with couples and individuals and pays attention to the specific dynamics that affect families, blended family situations, and parenting challenges. She accepts international clients and provides flexible session formats to suit varying circumstances and preferences.

Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy is Moira's primary way of working. This approach places the client's experience at the heart of the process, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and careful listening so the person can explore feelings and make their own choices. It can be especially helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.

In practice Moira adapts the person-centred approach to meet individual needs, focusing on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and tailoring sessions to each client's goals. She helps clients identify priorities, develop coping strategies, and strengthen communication in relationships, all through a collaborative process that respects personal pace and preferences.

Online therapy with Moira offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to connect across different locations, and to choose the style of interaction that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals and therapists can work effectively in these formats to support ongoing progress and practical problem solving.