Ciaran Doody, BACP

Ciaran Doody is a qualified psychotherapist and integrative counsellor who is in the final stages of doctoral training in counselling psychology. He practices from an integrative relational stance, combining complementary relational theories into a coherent, person-focused approach that is adapted to each individual’s needs and goals. He holds the BACP credential - indicating recognized affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

Ciaran has experience supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. He brings a collaborative, relational focus to sessions, helping people explore patterns in relationships, manage emotional distress, and work through past hurts to build more fulfilling connections and a stronger sense of self.

His therapeutic aim is to co-construct an approach tailored to each person, respecting their individuality and the particular challenges they bring. He acknowledges that seeking help takes courage and is committed to supporting and empowering people as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and change.

Integrative relational approaches and online therapy

Ciaran uses an integrative, relational approach that blends complementary relational theories to understand how patterns in relationships affect emotions, behaviour, and wellbeing. This approach focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a tool for change and helps with issues such as relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and intimacy-related problems.

He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, applying methods that have been shown to help with stress, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and mood difficulties. These practical techniques are adapted to a client’s needs to support symptom management and personal insight.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ciaran works with each person to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in therapy, adjusting methods as progress is made.

Online therapy with Ciaran is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue therapeutic work even when in-person sessions are not possible.