Moira McCarthy , BACP, NCPS

Moira McCarthy works one-to-one with clients aged 18 and over and also facilitates group therapy sessions, bringing a person-centered focus to each encounter. She integrates Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrative holistic techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs, helping clients explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and make practical changes in daily life.

Her experience includes delivering well-being workshops for local authorities and a range of businesses, where she applies her practical skills to support staff and community groups. Moira is a member of professional bodies and holds the credentials BACP and NCPS - BACP is a leading UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists, and NCPS is held as an additional professional credential - and she continues to apply these qualifications in her clinical work.

Moira emphasises a warm, respectful therapeutic environment that encourages open conversation and personal growth. She attends regular professional supervision to maintain high standards of practice and to work within the ethical framework set out by BACP, ensuring her approach remains thoughtful, up to date, and focused on each client’s wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of change; it is useful for people who want to explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen personal resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or stress through structured techniques and goal-focused work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions, which can be helpful for coping with ongoing challenges and life transitions.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Moira works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is working and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Moira is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options make care more accessible for people living in different locations or with busy schedules while allowing Moira to deliver consistent, ongoing support tailored to each client.