Counsellor profile
Ciara Mccullough, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and anxiety support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 413651
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ciara
Ciara Mccullough is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people who are coping with life changes and struggles around anger and ADHD.
Her approach blends practical talking therapy with evidence-informed techniques. Ciara uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She also draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences shape current reactions.
Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps. Clients can expect to talk through what triggers frustration, practise new ways of responding, and look at thoughts that fuel anger. Mindfulness tools are offered when helpful to reduce reactivity and improve attention.
Ciara has recently worked with obsessive-compulsive patterns, trauma-related nightmares, motivation and dopamine-related challenges. She aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while keeping sessions straightforward and practical. Plans are adjusted as work progresses, with regular review of what is helping.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The initial meetings are used to clarify priorities and agree a way of working that fits each person's day-to-day life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anger that becomes avoidance or rigid reactions, and for managing ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches concrete skills to interrupt unhelpful cycles. It suits problems like anxiety, panic and repeated anger responses. Mindfulness Therapy offers brief practices to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of bodily signals before anger escalates.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Early sessions focus on priorities, trying different techniques, and adjusting what is used as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions around their day and reduces travel time. Online appointments can make short check-ins easier, allow audio-only options when camera use is difficult, and help maintain continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format will best support practical steps for managing anger and related concerns.
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Experience
3+ years
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United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, anger, ADHD and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical strategies with reflective work. She uses approaches like ACT, CBT, mindfulness and client-centred methods to address patterns and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions take place in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session to begin.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.