Elaine Doyle , BACP

Elaine Doyle is a counsellor who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and issues around sexuality and self-love. Elaine practices in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Elaine works in a person-centred way, which means conversations are guided by the person in the room. She listens without directing the session and offers suggestions only when they might help. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on what someone needs. She brings seven years of professional experience and has been in private practice since September 2017. Her background includes continuing professional development in substance misuse and work with women at risk of domestic violence and abuse prevention. She has also co-authored research on problem gambling that was presented at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy national research conference in 2016. In sessions Elaine aims to create a calm space for people to speak without judgement. She does not require homework as part of her approach. Therapy is collaborative and Elaine encourages clients to take the lead in deciding what to work on. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People are matched through a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Client-centred support through online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens carefully and follows what the client brings, helping them make sense of their feelings and decisions. This approach can suit people dealing with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship issues and many forms of loss or addiction.

Elaine draws on a collaborative way of working to find what fits best. She and the client agree together on goals, pace and what to focus on. Finding the right approach is part of the work and may change over time as needs and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical options. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer writing or need flexible, on-the-go check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work.