Estelle

Miss Estelle Dooley

Psychotherapist

Compassionate BACP accredited therapist 16+ yrs I provide a warm, safe space where you are free to explore whatever difficulties you are experiencing without judgment. Working remotely issues including Narcissistic abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, grief & more CBT, Psychodynamic. Solution Focused, Person-centred.

About Me

I offer a warm, safe space as a compassionate psychotherapist. Here, you are free to explore your difficulties without judgment. Working remotely, I help clients navigate challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and narcissistic abuse. Drawing on an integrative approach, we can collaboratively unravel complex feelings. This comprehensive support is ideal for anyone seeking understanding and practical ways to move forward.

Approach

Sessions tend to move between gentle reflection and practical planning, allowing you to name what feels most urgent while we shape clear, manageable steps forward. I work with adults in Chester, Cheshire and with people across the UK via secure online sessions in English, so the pace and focus suit remote life. Expect a mix of careful listening, probing questions, and short, practical tasks between sessions to untangle patterns from abuse, grief, anxiety or burnout. This way of working fits those wanting steady, collaborative change at a comfortable pace.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


Liverpool John Moores University

Registrations


Member of the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

Psychotherapist

Service Area


Estelle Dooley

In-person & Online

Cheshire

Chester, Cheshire

United Kingdom