Jay McCarthy Counselling
- Specialist in: Trauma, Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, GSRD, Sexual abuse
- Person-Centred counsellor/therapist
Do you feel like you’ve been living life in hard mode for too long? I am here to support you in finding your way from struggling to thriving. I am an experienced counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent (inc. autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and BPD) and LGBTQ+ clients. I am kink-affirming and sex worker allied. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather offering you a space and relationship that supports you to grow in the directions you choose.
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Special areas
I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients and clients who are LGBTQ+. I am kink-affirming and sex worker allied.
I am an experienced rape and sexual abuse counsellor, having trained within a specialist organisation who work with survivors when I first became a therapist.
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Accessibility Comments
Accessibility is at the heart of my practice. Please let me know adaptations you need and I will work with you to make the space as safe and accessible as possible for you. This includes sensory, organisational and energy-dependent adaptations, such as welcoming stimming, sending out reminder emails, and inviting you to switch between different types of communication depending on your available spoons.
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Professional accreditation
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS acc.)
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Code of ethics
I abide by the NCPS Code of Ethics.
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Fees statementI offer a concession fee to all low/no wage individuals, students and anyone else who is struggling financially. No proof of income is needed to access this rate.