Jay McCarthy Counselling

Jay McCarthy Counselling Person-centred counselling for the neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities ♾️🌈 online sessions 💻 affordable fees

Last month I attended training on working with grief by the wonderful Cruse Bereavement. It felt so helpful in developin...
17/06/2025

Last month I attended training on working with grief by the wonderful Cruse Bereavement. It felt so helpful in developing my understanding of the grieving process and how best to be alongside someone on that journey.

One of my main takeaways (a thought of my own rather than something we were taught) was realising how autistic people are dealing with grief DAILY. We were given a working definition of grief as “dealing with a change or ending”. The way changes impact us autistic folk made so much more sense to me with this deeper understanding of what grief looks and feels like.

I will be bringing this deeper knowledge of how to really be of use to someone dealing with grief to all my clients who are experiencing changes and endings… which is everyone, really, isn’t it?

I’m starting to get asked about my summer break, so while August still feels miles off for me, I’m sharing the dates of ...
05/06/2025

I’m starting to get asked about my summer break, so while August still feels miles off for me, I’m sharing the dates of my leave now to help my clients feel prepared for this gap in our work.

I currently have no space to take on new clients. If you get in touch in the next few weeks, we can schedule an intro se...
09/05/2025

I currently have no space to take on new clients. If you get in touch in the next few weeks, we can schedule an intro session for you to get a feel of whether I’m the right therapist for you. If you feel the session goes well and you would be happy to wait a little while before our first session, I will add you to a waiting list so that I can offer you a start date as soon as a spot becomes available.

This week my work with a long-term client came to an end and I am so proud of how far they came on their journey during ...
08/05/2025

This week my work with a long-term client came to an end and I am so proud of how far they came on their journey during our time together. They left me these kind words to share with you all.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility. This year more than ever, I’m so deeply aware that my ability to be out as trans at work ...
31/03/2025

Happy Trans Day of Visibility. This year more than ever, I’m so deeply aware that my ability to be out as trans at work is a privilege afforded to me by being self-employed.

Trans people are scared right now. Being visible can be dangerous right now. If you are hiding yourself to protect yourself, I want to say to you today that you are no less valid, trans or wonderful because of it.

So however visible you are, and whether that is fluid across settings or constant, I see you. You matter. The world is more magical with you in it.

After the fast comes the feast. Wishing everyone celebrating Eid today a very joyful end to Ramadan.
30/03/2025

After the fast comes the feast. Wishing everyone celebrating Eid today a very joyful end to Ramadan.

Shout out to all the wonderfully q***r trans, non-binary, masc, gender non-conforming mums out there. The cards, the mar...
30/03/2025

Shout out to all the wonderfully q***r trans, non-binary, masc, gender non-conforming mums out there. The cards, the marketing, the language… it can grate when you’re mum but you’re not a woman. You’re an awesome mum and I celebrate you! Today is 100% for you too (if you choose it.)

My thoughts today are with everyone who finds today a painful day that reminds them of either the loss of what was but i...
30/03/2025

My thoughts today are with everyone who finds today a painful day that reminds them of either the loss of what was but is no more, or the loss of what they never got to experience. And those too who are seeing their mum today, but will find it difficult, wounding, draining and dysregulating. I see you all and am holding space for you.

I’m starting to let my clients know that I have my main 2-week annual leave coming up in April. I know that a lot of you...
18/03/2025

I’m starting to let my clients know that I have my main 2-week annual leave coming up in April. I know that a lot of you - like me - don’t like things coming out of the blue, so I’m putting this post here too so that everyone has as much notice as possible of this short break from sessions. In your last session before my break we will book in for after my return so you know when you next will see me.

To all my fellow plants whose entire wellbeing relies on sunlight and hydration, you made it through the darkest months!...
04/03/2025

To all my fellow plants whose entire wellbeing relies on sunlight and hydration, you made it through the darkest months! The days are getting longer, the sun has decided to grace us with her presence again, and snowdrops and daffodils are springing up all around. It’s ok if you’ve been pretty dormant this winter… you are not separate from the earth or the seasons. But no season lasts forever.

Working Christmas has been an absolute joy. I’m so glad I trusted my gut and made the decision not to take time off for ...
27/12/2024

Working Christmas has been an absolute joy. I’m so glad I trusted my gut and made the decision not to take time off for a festival I don’t celebrate. I took this selfie at the end of sessions on Christmas Eve. It was to remind me of the peace that comes when I am living wholly authentically.

There are so many reasons why people choose sobriety, and it isn’t all to do with addiction. No one owes an explanation ...
23/12/2024

There are so many reasons why people choose sobriety, and it isn’t all to do with addiction. No one owes an explanation for their sobriety, and no one should feel pressured to drink, at Christmas or any other time of the year. If you are wanting to stay sober this holiday season, here are some tips to help you. It can be tricky, but you’ve got this 💪

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