Counsellor profile
Moira McCarthy, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centred
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment work
About Moira
Moira McCarthy is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with the NCPS, with 18 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with adults and 18 year olds on a one-to-one basis and runs group therapy sessions. Her practice covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family-related concerns, parenting strain and sleep difficulties.
Moira uses a blend of well known approaches in her work. She draws on Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people talk through problems and develop practical coping steps. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect current family dynamics.
Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on what is happening now. Moira offers opportunities to practise new ways of responding, and to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. She also runs wellbeing workshops for organisations and local services, bringing practical skills to groups as well as individuals.
She takes part in regular supervision to keep her practice within the BACP framework and to review cases thoughtfully. That means she works with professional oversight when considering complex or difficult material.
People come to her for help with life changes, parenting stress, communication problems, blended family issues, abandonment or adoption concerns, chronic illness and caregiving strain. Her emphasis is on clear conversation, practical strategies and steady support over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Moira commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred methods in her work. ACT focuses on identifying values and taking small, practical steps in line with those values while learning to let unhelpful thoughts have less influence. Client-Centred work prioritises the person's own concerns and uses reflective listening to help them clarify what matters and what to change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose or combine methods based on the person's goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as work progresses.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, as the original biography does not list specific online formats. When checking options, consider practical benefits of online work such as fitting sessions around school or work, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and being able to join from a quieter location without travel. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to make therapy easier to schedule and to continue steady, practical work on family and parenting concerns.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with adults and 18 year olds on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centred conversation with Cognitive Behavioural techniques and attachment-informed work to address present difficulties and practical coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with individuals and running group sessions and workshops.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with the NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does accept international clients; confirm practical details and time zones when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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