Elaine Doyle , BACP

Elaine Doyle is a UK-licensed, person-centred therapist with seven years of professional experience and a private practice established in September 2017. She trained at LCANDCTA and has completed a range of continuing professional development (CPD) qualifications, including a Level 4 award in substance misuse and focused training on supporting women at risk of domestic violence and abuse. Her work in the field of addiction extends to co-authoring research on problem gambling that was presented at the BACP national research conference in 2016.

Working in a non-directive, client-led way, Elaine places the individual at the centre of each session so that people decide what to bring and explore. She does not routinely assign homework, reflecting the model she trained in, and she may offer suggestions at appropriate moments rather than giving direct advice. Elaine offers both short-term and long-term therapy depending on each person’s needs and collaborates with clients to build a therapeutic relationship that supports understanding, emotional release, and a renewed sense of agency.

Elaine provides sessions by video call or phone through the platform and focuses on areas including addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression, alongside additional concerns such as codependency, communication difficulties, domestic violence, and process addictions.

Person-Centred Care and Online Support

Elaine works primarily from a client-centred approach, which means the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy, active listening, and acceptance to help people explore their thoughts and feelings. This non-directive style is well suited to issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and ongoing stress, where creating a trusting therapeutic relationship supports insight and healing.

She also uses talking therapy as a flexible, conversational way to help people make sense of life events, process trauma, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction. Talking therapy allows clients to reflect, set goals, and develop greater self-understanding in a way that fits their pace and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elaine works collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the style and pace as the work unfolds. Many clients find that combining the person-centred stance with practical discussion yields useful progress.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer greater flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, access support from home, and choose the format that best suits one’s comfort and lifestyle while working with licensed professionals and therapists.