Persephone Moir, BACP
Persephone Moir welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or the effects of past trauma.
About Persephone
Persephone Moir welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or the effects of past trauma. She is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience. Persephone aims to make the first steps into therapy easier and less daunting for people who are unsure where to begin.
She helps with intimacy-related worries, low self-esteem and difficulties that follow abuse. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, body image issues, attachment and abandonment concerns.
Background and approach
Persephone listens without judgement and works at the client’s pace. In sessions she creates space for honest conversation about difficult feelings and memories. The approach is practical and straightforward - talking through what is happening now, and trying small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Persephone encourages clear, doable tools rather than overwhelming theory. Her background includes a decade of work in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience has included many different presenting issues and varied ways of working with people.
Persephone offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process to find a time that fits their schedule. Persephone aims to be a steady, practical presence during difficult moments.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409720 | February 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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Persephone lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Persephone uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and understand patterns. One common approach focuses on talking through traumatic memories and their impact, helping reduce distress and improving daily functioning. Another practical strand looks at coping skills for anxiety and low mood - learning breath work, grounding strategies and step-by-step behavioural changes that make everyday life easier.Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Persephone explores the client’s goals, preferences and life situation, and then together they choose which techniques to try first. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not helping.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls give the feel of a face-to-face session while saving travel time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, asynchronous contact during busy days. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and health needs, while keeping continuity of support from registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Persephone help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem and depression. There are also areas of focus such as attachment issues, body image and chronic pain.
What is her approach in sessions?
Persephone aims for an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk honestly. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on small, achievable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Persephone has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Persephone provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Persephone?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.