Alex Doyle
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Psychology
MSc Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology
MSc Systemic Psychotherapy
Alex Doyle
Work Experience
Alex has a great joy for working with people from all walks of life. Currently, he works with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and has been with the organisation for five years, working with individuals living with a brain injury to maximise their post-injury potential. Additionally, Alex has experience working therapeutically with families in CAMHS, alcohol addiction services, private practice, community partnerships, and disability services. Alex works with a wide range of issues that all of us face as human beings and believes that working with clients requires a broad perspective, taking into account the client’s system and relationships and focusing on the influence this has on a client.
Underlying philosophy
Alex works from a systemic perspective, meaning that he places great importance on a client’s system i.e. the relationships a person has. Alex believes that no person is an island, and much of the issues we face in our lives has to do with our relationships. Alex works with families, couples, and individuals. He always aims to engage collaboratively and encourages clients to share their stories and lived experiences; while also challenging any unhelpful perspectives or beliefs a client may bring into a room with them. Alex believes that the therapeutic journey is led by both the client and the therapist, working together to create a space where issues can be authentically discussed.
Academic Background
Alex began his journey as a psychotherapist by graduating from the National College of Ireland with a BA (Hons) in psychology. He then moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, and completed a master’s degree in applied criminology and forensic psychology at Edinburgh Napier University. Alex returned to Ireland and completed his psychotherapy training on UCD’s systemic psychotherapy master’s degree course. Alex is accredited by the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI).
