Jay McCarthy
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About me
If 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 will offer you a space to be yourself, just as you are, without judgment. A chance to be heard, believed and valued. I believe that unconditional care is contagious... through others accepting us we can start to love ourselves more deeply too. And when someone takes the time to really get to know us, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves.
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.
I offer 50-minute counselling sessions both online and in-person. For online sessions, you can choose between having a live chat, voice or video call - whichever feels most comfortable that day. Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly and we don’t have to meet on the same day or time every week - I will do my best to fit in with your schedule
If I sound like I might be the right counsellor for you, get in touch and we can arrange a free 15-minute intro session.
Training, qualifications & experience
I began working as a psychotherapist in 2017, originally training with RoSA, an organisation who provide counselling for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
From 2021 to 2023, I worked at the Human Flourishing Project, providing free counselling to residents of Nottingham. In 2022, I spent the summer delivering Brief Solution Focussed Therapy for Trentside Medical Group, counselling patients within a GP surgery. I opened my private practice in Spring 2023.
I gained my Masters Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham in 2023. I had previously achieved a first class degree in Psychology at Coventry University. Past work experience includes youth work and as a care assistant.
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
My passion is working with diversity - I enjoy working with anyone who has ever felt different or been marginalised for who they are. I am experienced in working with neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, BPD), gender diversity, relationship diversity (including polyam) and sexuality diversity (including kink and sex work). I am familiar with supporting clients with learning disabilities and chronic illnesses. I strive to work in ways that make counselling accessible for those who too often face closed doors.
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My rates are £30 for students and those with no/low wage. My standard rate is £40. My rate is £50 for those on a higher income.
When I work
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My usual working hours are between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. I offer limited evening sessions on a Monday and Thursday.
