Elaine Devlin, NCPS

Elaine Devlin welcomes people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and low self-esteem. She also supports those affected by trauma, parenting strain, sleep problems, eating concerns and ADHD. Elaine works with LGBT clients and helps people facing issues such as anger, compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms and major life changes.

Elaine uses a warm and collaborative style. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood. Conversations focus on understanding what feels stuck, and on practical steps to make life easier.

Her practice draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. Elaine combines client-centred listening with cognitive-behavioural tools and psychodynamic thinking. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas and mindfulness techniques to help with emotions and day-to-day coping.

With five years of experience and the credential NCPS, Elaine offers flexible support tailored to individuals. She has personal experience of workplace bullying and related anxiety, which informs her empathetic approach. Sessions aim to identify patterns, build coping strategies and work towards clearer goals.

People can expect a mixture of talking, practical exercises and gentle reflection. Elaine works with each person to find what helps most, whether that means short-term problem solving or longer-term exploration. She encourages honesty and small steps that fit everyday life.

How Elaine’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them feel heard and understood, which can ease shame and isolation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and the ways they affect relationships and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will discuss options and try different ways of working to discover what fits best. This is a collaborative process based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences, with adjustments as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking. When organising online sessions, think about what will fit into daily life - for example a shorter check-in that suits a work break, or a session without video when bandwidth is limited. Online work can make it easier to attend regularly and to build therapeutic steps into everyday routines.