Elaine Devlin , NCPS

Elaine Devlin is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports those facing grief, relationship and family issues, body-image concerns, addiction, sleep problems and parenting strain. Elaine lists work with LGBT issues, ADHD and a wide range of anxiety presentations including panic, phobias and social anxiety.

She offers a warm, non-judgemental space and focuses on listening so clients feel heard and understood. Elaine uses a mix of approaches to suit each person rather than a single method. Decisions about direction and techniques are made together with the client.

Her practice draws on client-centred ways of working that prioritise the person's experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. She also uses psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness to explore patterns and increase present‑moment awareness.

Elaine holds the NCPS credential and has five years' experience supporting adults. Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging depending on what the person prefers. She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

People who are unsure what to expect often begin with a short conversation to share immediate concerns and practical goals. From there Elaine and the client agree on a way forward that may be shorter term and solution focused, or more open ended if deeper work is needed.

How Elaine uses therapy online and different approaches

Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to create a supportive space where the client leads the conversation. It helps when someone needs acceptance, understanding and a place to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic and change unhelpful routines. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy pays attention to emotions and attachment needs, helping people understand their feelings and work through intense emotion like grief or abandonment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elaine will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. She adapts techniques over time and checks in regularly so the plan suits the client's needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text‑based messaging can be used for brief check‑ins, reflecting between sessions or for people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and life commitments while still focusing on the therapeutic goals agreed with the therapist.