- Integrative relational approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and trauma
About Ciaran
Ciaran Doody is a psychotherapist and integrative counsellor with BACP registration and five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and with those affected by trauma, addiction and LGBT-related issues. He also notes a focus on life purpose and other complex challenges such as grief and intimacy-related problems.
Ciaran describes an integrative, relational stance. He combines related relational theories to shape sessions around what each person brings. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns that feel stuck or unhelpful, and then try ways of working differently.
He supports people coping with life changes, isolation or feelings of shame or guilt. He also lists work around attachment and abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, and issues linked to pregnancy, childbirth and end-of-life care. Practical concerns like addiction, paranoia and problems arising from prejudice and discrimination are included in his caseload.
Ciaran emphasises collaboration when deciding how to work together. He and the client agree on goals and test approaches over time rather than promising a single fixed method. This lets sessions change if a different focus or technique seems more useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and Ciaran does not work with international clients. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How integrative approaches translate to online work
Integrative, relational work brings together ideas about how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. In practice this can mean looking at attachment patterns and how they show up in current relationships, then using reflective conversation to notice and test different responses. This helps with issues such as intimacy difficulties, abandonment fears and many relationship problems.Cognitive and emotionally focused techniques are often paired with relational work. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking that keeps anxiety or low mood active, while emotionally focused methods help name and process intense feelings from trauma or loss. Both approaches aim to give practical ways to respond in daily life rather than only talk about the past.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will help the client decide what fits their goals and preferences, review what works, and adapt the plan over time. This means the method may change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care when life circumstances change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, among other issues such as addictions and grief.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses an integrative, relational stance and combines complementary relational theories to identify patterns and try different ways of working that fit the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.