Elaine Doyle

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Client-centred

About Elaine

Elaine Doyle helps people work through addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. She uses a person-centred approach and has seven years of professional experience as noted in her profile. Elaine is registered with the BACP.

Elaine describes her work as client led. She does not direct sessions or give formal homework, and she may offer suggestions when helpful. The focus is on what the person brings to each session, with the counsellor listening and responding to support clearer thinking and emotional regulation.

Her background includes training at LCANDCTA and continued professional development in substance misuse and support for women at risk of domestic violence. She has a level 4 qualification in substance misuse and has contributed to research on addiction, including work on problem gambling presented at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy national research conference in 2016.

Elaine has been in private practice since September 2017. She offers both short-term work for specific issues and longer-term therapy where that is needed, and she says the relationship between counsellor and client matters in making progress.

Sessions are offered in English and she works with adults on a range of concerns including abandonment, codependency, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, guilt and shame, men’s issues, narcissism, process addictions, self-love, sexuality, women’s issues and young adult issues.

How Elaine uses person-centred work in online sessions

Person-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than on labels. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard and lets the client lead the topics and pace. This approach can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues and grief by giving space to speak and to make sense of feelings.

When working on addictions and related problems, Elaine combines person-centred listening with her substance misuse knowledge. That means conversations may include exploring how habits affect daily life and discussing small practical steps the client is willing to try, without setting formal homework requirements.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Elaine will collaborate with each person to agree what to focus on and how to work, reviewing progress and changing course if needed.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy life and making it easier to join from different locations. The biography notes she conducts sessions by phone and by video, so check and confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins or longer blocks to suit work or family timetables.

Topics Elaine lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Stress and anxiety
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Men's issues
• Narcissism
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Elaine

Does she help with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She lists anxiety and depression among her main areas and works with people on those concerns using a person-centred approach.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred therapy, which is client led and non-directive, with the counsellor offering reflection and occasional suggestions rather than giving advice.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience and has been in private practice since September 2017.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

The biography states she works via the platform by phone or video sessions; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.