- Client-centred approach
- Level 4 substance misuse
- Phone and video
About Elaine
Elaine Doyle is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. Elaine also offers support around issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and guilt and shame.
She trained in person-centred therapy at LCANDCTA and has completed CPD qualifications including Level 4 in substance misuse and a course on women in danger of domestic violence, abuse and prevention. Elaine has co-authored research on addiction, with work on problem gambling presented at the BACP national research conference in 2016.
In practice she follows a client-centred approach. Sessions are non-directive and led by what the client brings. She does not give advice as a rule, though she may sometimes offer suggestions when appropriate. Elaine does not give homework as part of her module of training.
Elaine has worked in private practice since September 2017. She offers both short-term and longer-term work, depending on what the individual feels they need. People come for many reasons and she aims to work collaboratively to understand difficulties and reduce their impact on daily life.
Sessions are offered in English. Before booking readers should confirm the current session options and subscription details, as these can vary by location.
Client-centred approaches and online sessions
Elaine works from a client-centred model that places the person’s concerns at the heart of each session. This approach focuses on listening and following what the client brings, giving them space to talk things through and decide which topics to focus on. It is commonly used for issues like anxiety, depression, relationship strain and feelings of guilt or shame.She also brings experience working with addiction and domestic violence concerns, informed by CPD study such as Level 4 substance misuse training. That background means she can recognise patterns linked to process and substance addictions and offer a steady, non-directive way to discuss those patterns.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Elaine will discuss options and help decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Elaine offers sessions via phone and video through the platform. Phone can make sessions simpler when you need a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth, while video allows face-to-face conversation when preferred. Confirm the exact session options and subscription details before booking so they match your everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, family problems and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a client-centred style where sessions follow what the client brings. That means the person leads the conversation and Elaine may offer gentle suggestions rather than directive advice.
What is her professional background?
She trained at LCANDCTA and has seven years of professional experience. She has CPD qualifications including Level 4 in substance misuse and training on women at risk of domestic violence.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She conducts work via phone sessions or video sessions through the platform. Confirm the available formats when arranging your first meeting.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location and the subscription tier.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.