Elaine Doyle, BACP

Elaine Doyle is a UK-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience who practices from a person-centred perspective. She trained at LCANDCTA and has completed a range of continuing professional development (CPD) qualifications, including a Level 4 qualification in substance misuse and training focused on supporting women in danger of domestic violence, abuse, and prevention. She also co-authored research on addiction that highlighted problem gambling; this work was presented at the BACP national research conference in 2016 and received recognition.

Elaine has been in private practice since September 2017. Her work follows a person-centred model, which is client led and non-directive - the client controls what they bring to each session while the therapist offers empathetic presence and occasional suggestions rather than direct advice. She does not assign homework as part of her therapeutic approach. Elaine offers both short-term and long-term therapy depending on individual needs and works collaboratively with clients, believing that the therapeutic relationship itself plays a key role in helping people move beyond their difficulties and regain a sense of freedom.

She provides sessions via the platform using phone or video calls, and she aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak about their concerns and feel supported rather than alone. Elaine also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional affiliation and standards within the field.