Ciaran Doody, BACP

Ciaran Doody is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He uses an integrative, relational approach that adapts to what each person needs. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical from the first session.

Ciaran draws on complementary relational ideas to shape sessions around the person in front of him. He talks through stress and anxiety, depression, and relationship issues in simple, clear language. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse and those navigating LGBT-related concerns.

He has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of difficulties. Other areas he supports include addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems and self-esteem. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, personality concerns and the after-effects of traumatic events.

Ciaran can help people facing life changes, pregnancy and childbirth related worries, bereavement and end-of-life matters. He also addresses isolation, guilt and shame, and problems linked to prejudice or discrimination. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

People can expect a practical focus on what they want to change and clearer ways to manage day-to-day challenges. Ciaran seeks to help clients find more fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others. He encourages small steps that build into steady progress.

How integrative approaches work in online therapy

In an integrative, relational approach the counsellor blends compatible relational ideas to focus on how people connect with themselves and others. This helps when relationship patterns, attachment worries or issues like abandonment shape a person's day-to-day life. It is practical and centred on understanding interactions that matter now.

Another common strand in his work is trauma-informed relational care which looks at how past hurt affects current feelings and relationships. That style helps people recovering from abuse, post-traumatic stress or other painful events to feel steadier and more in control of reactions. Both approaches are used in simple, step-by-step ways that aim to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best based on the person's goals, needs and preferences. This means trying things, checking how they land, and adjusting together rather than following a fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging which make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life. Video offers a fuller face-to-face feel, phone can be quicker and uses less bandwidth, and messaging suits brief check-ins or reflective writing between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible for different routines and comfort levels.