Ciara Mccullough, BACP
Ciara Mccullough is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
About Ciara
Ciara Mccullough is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She works with clients facing relationship troubles, parenting strains, grief, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Ciara uses a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are.
She draws on a mix of practical therapies to suit different concerns. Sessions often include exercises from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness tools and acceptance work help clients build steady coping strategies for anxiety and panic. Ciara also uses client-centred listening and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time. That can help when past experiences affect current relationships or goals.
She explains options clearly and shapes the plan around each person’s needs. With three years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - she focuses on simple, achievable steps rather than jargon. Sessions are conversational and aim to leave people with something to try between meetings.
People often come for help with life transitions, chronic stress, anger or OCD-related struggles. Ciara adapts pacing and techniques so work feels manageable. She encourages small goals and regular reflection to track progress.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 413651 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ciara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Ways of working Ciara names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Ciara often uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, especially for anxiety, panic attacks and low mood. CBT is practical and task-focused, with homework to practise new ways of thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without getting pulled into them, and to clarify what matters so life can move towards those values.Working out which approach fits best is part of the process. Ciara will talk with clients about goals and preferences and try methods collaboratively. Sessions begin with simple steps and are adjusted as needs become clearer, so people can see what helps early on.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a full conversational session and visual cues, phone calls suit quick check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works well for short updates or brief support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life while keeping continuity of care with the same counsellor.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Ciara help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem and trauma and abuse, plus related issues such as grief, parenting pressures and OCD symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style?
Ciara combines client-centred listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Sessions are conversational and focus on skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ciara is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered only to clients located in the United Kingdom; international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Ciara?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.