Elaine Doyle
Person-centred counsellor for addictions and grief
About Elaine
Elaine Doyle supports people coping with addiction, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. She welcomes those dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions and issues around sexuality, self-love and gendered concerns. Elaine works in English from the United Kingdom and has seven years of professional experience.
Elaine practices person-centred counselling, a client-led approach where the person sets the pace and direction of sessions.
Background and approach
She keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the individual rather than following a strict protocol. This style favours listening, reflection and helping people find their own solutions over receiving direct advice. Her background includes a range of continued professional development, with particular study in substance misuse and supporting women at risk of domestic violence.
Elaine has also co-authored research on problem gambling that was presented at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy national research conference in 2016. Elaine has run a independent practice since September 2017 and offers short-term or longer-term work depending on personal needs. Sessions are available by video or phone, and she also uses text-based options through the platform.
People can expect a calm, steady approach that aims to reduce shame and build understanding. She does not set homework as part of her practice and will sometimes offer gentle suggestions when helpful. Elaine shapes therapy around each person, working collaboratively to help them move beyond current difficulties and develop stronger self-awareness.
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How Elaine works
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Sessions & fees
Person-centred work online and how it helps
Person-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than the therapist's agenda. It involves open listening, empathy and reflecting back what someone says so they can better understand their feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems by making it easier to name and work through emotions.Elaine's practice uses that client-led emphasis to shape online work. Together the person and the counsellor decide what to focus on and how quickly to move. The therapist will check in about goals and adjust the approach to fit the person's needs and preferences as the work continues.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving practical options for different situations. Video is useful when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier if internet bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging suits shorter updates, more frequent check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking.
These formats make it possible to work around work, study or family commitments and to choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt the person-centred style to each online format to keep the focus on what matters to the individual.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
