Elaine Doyle

Elaine Doyle is licensed in the United Kingdom and has 7 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy. She trained in person-centred therapy at LCANDCTA and maintains an array of continuing professional development qualifications, including a Level 4 qualification in substance misuse and training focused on women at risk of domestic violence, abuse, and prevention.

Elaine has contributed to research on addiction with a co-authored study that highlighted problem gambling; this work was presented at the BACP national research conference in 2016 and received positive recognition. She has been in private practice since September 2017.

Working from a person-centred perspective, Elaine offers a non-directive, client-led approach in which the client determines the focus of each session. She does not give formal homework as part of her practice, since this was not included in the module she trained in, and she does not offer directive advice, although she may at times make gentle suggestions.

Elaine provides a supportive and confidential space where people can talk about their difficulties without fear of judgment and with the reassurance that they are not facing them alone. She delivers sessions by phone or video and offers both short-term and long-term therapy depending on individual needs.

Elaine works collaboratively with clients and believes the therapeutic relationship itself can help people move beyond their troubles and regain a sense of freedom and well-being.