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Elaine Doyle, BACP

Elaine Doyle helps people navigate addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Elaine

Elaine Doyle helps people navigate addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. She uses a calm, person-centred approach that aims to put the client at the heart of each session. Elaine is based in the United Kingdom and has seven years of professional experience.

Elaine practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means conversations are led by the client. She listens without judgement and offers occasional suggestions rather than directive advice.

Background and approach

This style suits people who want space to make sense of their feelings in their own way. Her additional focus includes areas such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use. She also works with issues around guilt and shame, men’s and women’s concerns, sexuality, self-love and young adult challenges.

Elaine has worked in independent practice since 2017 and has experience relating to substance misuse and domestic violence prevention. She has been involved in research on addiction, including work on problem gambling that was presented at a BACP national research conference in 2016. Sessions are offered online by video or phone and through messaging options.

Elaine offers both short-term and longer-term work depending on what someone needs, and she aims to build a collaborative relationship that helps people move forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377009	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Elaine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Depression
Abandonment
Codependency
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Men's issues
Narcissism
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Elaine names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Elaine’s client-centred approach works online

Elaine practises Client-Centred Therapy, sometimes called person-centred work, which focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathic listening, reflects what is said and gently helps people find their own answers. This approach can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and problems linked to addiction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elaine will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt sessions to the client’s goals and preferences. Decisions about short-term or longer-term work, and how to pace sessions, are made collaboratively.

Online therapy with Elaine is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when people want face-to-face conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in, and messaging can suit those who prefer written reflection or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or family life and to choose the method that feels most practical.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Elaine work with?

She supports people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, codependency, communication problems and process addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Elaine uses a person-centred, client-led approach where the client directs the conversation. She listens without judging and may offer gentle suggestions rather than telling someone what to do.

How much experience does she have?

Elaine has seven years of professional experience and has worked in independent practice since September 2017. She has experience in substance misuse and domestic violence prevention.

What credentials or professional body is she associated with?

Elaine lists BACP as a credential. She has also completed continuing professional development including a level 4 qualification in substance misuse.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow people to choose the format that suits their needs and schedule.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen subscription and region.

How do I begin working with Elaine?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.