BACP, NCPS

Moira McCarthy , BACP, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Moira

Moira McCarthy is a United Kingdom based therapist with 18 years of clinical experience who works with young adults (18) and adults in both one-to-one and group settings. She combines person-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other life changes.

Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, body image, caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, guilt and shame, immigration and infidelity. Moira facilitates wellbeing workshops for local authorities and businesses and brings that group experience into therapeutic work when group or community approaches are helpful.

She holds membership with BACP and the NCPS - the BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and membership indicates adherence to professional standards. Moira works within an ethical framework and attends regular clinical supervision to maintain quality of care and professional best practice. She offers flexible session formats and accepts international clients as well as those located in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth and self-understanding. It is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and coping with life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and uses practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and some addictive behaviors.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. This approach can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, family and relationship problems, and adoption or foster care related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and clients collaborate with the therapist to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Moira guides that process, adapting strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the approach feels fitting and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose formats that suit their schedule and comfort level. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and try different session styles to find what works best for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Moira McCarthy have?

Moira McCarthy has 18 years of experience in therapeutic practice.

Is Moira McCarthy a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials BACP and NCPS. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects membership in a professional body; NCPS is also held as a professional credential.

In which languages does Moira McCarthy provide therapy?

Moira McCarthy provides therapy in English.

Where is Moira McCarthy located?

Moira McCarthy is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Moira McCarthy as my therapist?

You can work with Moira McCarthy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Moira McCarthy work with international clients?

Yes, Moira McCarthy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Moira McCarthy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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