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At Well Balanced Minds Ltd, Compassion is at the heart of the workplace.
Our team specializes in evidence-based therapies including CBT, CFT & EMDR and this is embedded throughout the support offered throughout our services.
Well Balanced Minds Ltd
Where are you based?
We are currently seeking an office to rent in the Craigavon area but aim to be up and running from April, 2026
Address
Directors
Dr. Mark Doyle (C.Psychol.)
Chartered Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Director of Well Balanced Minds Ltd
Mrs Bridgene Doyle
Practice & Case Manager
Director of Well Balanced Minds Ltd
About Mark...
Mark is a Chartered Psychologist and highly experienced Cognitive Behavioural/Compassion Focused Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical and academic experience across NHS, occupational health, and private practice settings. He has worked in senior clinical roles, including Band 8a positions, and has extensive experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, workplace stress, and return-to-work needs. He has also worked as a facilitator for group related difficulties including trauma informed debriefing (Post Event Team Reflections), reflective practice, workshops to manage distress, team formulations and staff charters along with taking the lead on Compassionate Workplaces training. He has also attended specialist CFT training on Staff Team Support; & Complex trauma from a CFT perspective.
Mark holds a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology, and postgraduate qualifications in teaching, advanced CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy. He has also completed training in EMDR, Schema Therapy & DBT. Alongside his clinical work, he has lectured in psychology at Solent University, Southampton and brings a strong evidence-based, compassionate, and practical approach to assessment, therapy, and workplace mental health support.
Outside of work, he enjoys coffee, running, martial arts, videogames and spending time with his family.
Education
2004- 2007
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Ulster University
BPS accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology. This course provided graduate basis for chartership. There was a focus on occupational psychology & mental health.
2007-2008
MSc (Pg Dip) Psychology
Ulster University
This masters focused heavily on mental health & wellbeing along with practical training in CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
2010-2014
PhD Psychology
Ulster University
Mark's PhD focused on risk factors for poor mental health including trauma, poor family environments, stressful life events and parent-child relationships. A strong focus on SEM analyses was used to explore the data and its links with a range of poor psychological outcomes.
2015-2016
PGCTLHE
Solent University
A professional qualification focused on effective teaching in higher education, covering curriculum design, assessment, inclusive teaching practices, and evidence-based pedagogy, with an emphasis on reflective practice and student engagement.
2017-2019
PG Dip (Advanced)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
University of Southampton
A postgraduate training programme designed to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy. Students gain a deep understanding of CBT theory, collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment methods, informed by current research and clinical practice.
2023-2024
PG Dip Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassionate Mind Foundation
A practice-focused professional training for experienced clinicians that deepens understanding of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), integrating theory with real-world clinical skills. Delivered online with expert supervision, the diploma builds competence in applying CFT principles to help clients work with shame, self-criticism and emotional regulation within a supportive learning community with 650 hours of CPD.
Further Specialised CFT CPD Training:
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CFT for Complex Trauma
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CFT for Chronic Pain & Complex Medical Issues
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CFT & Compassionate Leadership
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CFT for Staff Support
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CFT & EMDR Integration
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CFT Supervisor Training (Completed by May, 2026)
2024-2026
Mark has completed a range of trainings over this time including:
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EMDR Levels 1-4 (QUB)
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All Teaching elements of Schema Therapy needed for accreditation (QUB)
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DBT Training (British Isles DBT)
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QUB D.Clin Supervisor Training (QUB)
Experience
October, 2014- January 2021
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer
Solent University
Mark taught on the undergraduate psychology programme primarily focused on clinical/counselling psychology, developmental and social psychology. He engaged in significant work based research in collaboration with University of Portsmouth.
January, 2021-October, 2023
Psychological
Therapist
Occupational Health Service, Belfast HSC Trust
This role involved psychological and fitness to work assessments of staff throughout the Belfast Trust. This would include offering guidance, advice and recommendations to both staff and managers whilst negotiating adjustments to help facilitate a return to work. The role also involved providing individual therapy to staff with work related mental health difficulties. I also provided supervision to some staff including assistants and trainee counselling students and trainee clinical psychologists.
September, 2023- July, 2024
Specialist
Psychotherapist
Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre (AMHIC)
Belfast HSC Trust
Provide psychological therapy to individuals at an Acute Inpatient centre. This involved a wide range of presentations including: depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorder, eating disorder, complex grief and a lot of trauma related difficulties including PTSD & psychosis.
June 2024-April 2026
Specialist
Psychotherapist
Staff Wellbeing Psychology Service
Belfast HSC Trust
This role has involved delivering support to staff throughout the Belfast Trust on a team level including providing evidenced based group support (PETR sessions), reflective practice, 1-1 wellbeing consultations, managerial consultations, providing psychotherapy, trauma informed workshops, mindfulness based classes and facilitating schwarts rounds.
April 2025-
April 2026
Specialist
Psychotherapist
Regional HIV Psychology Service
Belfast HSC Trust
Provide psychological assessment and therapy to those who had a diagnosis of HIV throughout Northern Ireland. Clients can present with a wide range of difficulties and distress. An integrated approach to therapy using CBT, CFT, EMDR & Schema therapy is applied to best fit the difficulties the client is struggling with.
Work Related Mental Health Research
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Lee, P., Tapson, C., Doyle, M., & Karagiannopoulos, V. (2023). Impacts of organisational role and environmental factors on moral injury and trauma amongst police investigators in internet child abuse teams. The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles, 96(1), 153–171. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032258X211043331
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Talas, R., Button, M., Doyle, M., & Das, J. (2020). Violence, abuse and the implications for mental health and wellbeing of security operatives in the United Kingdom: The invisible problem. Policing and Society, advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10439463.2020.1739047
(examines occupational exposure to violence, psychological distress, PTSD symptoms, and wellbeing in security workers) -
Tapson, K., Doyle, M., Karagiannopoulos, V., & Lee, P. (2021). Understanding moral injury and belief change in the experiences of police online child sex crime investigators: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology.
About Bridgene...
is a qualified Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by disability. She has spent 6 years working within the Mental Health and Learning Disability directorate, supporting individuals with complex needs to access appropriate care, education, and community supports.
Prior to this, she worked for three years in a specialist social work team supporting disabled children and their families in Hampshire County Council, England. She brings extensive expertise in care coordination, advocacy, multidisciplinary working, and navigating health, education, and social care systems. Her role focuses on compassionate case management, ensuring individuals and families receive joined-up, practical, and person-centred support.
Outside of work, Bridgene is a mum first and assertive about work life balance. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Education
2004-2007
BSc (hons)
Health & Social Care
Ulster University
Bridgene holds a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care, a multidisciplinary degree focused on supporting individuals across health, social care and community settings. Her training covered assessment, care planning, safeguarding, health inequalities, service coordination and person-centred practice, with a strong emphasis on working collaboratively across services. This provides a solid foundation for effective case management and coordinated support across complex systems.
2013
BSc (hons)
Social Work
Ulster university
Bridgene also holds a BSc (Hons) in Social Work from Ulster University, a professionally accredited degree that combines academic training with extensive supervised practice placements. Her training focused on assessment, care coordination, safeguarding, ethical decision-making, and working effectively with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams across health and social care settings. This foundation equips her to deliver compassionate, structured and person-centred case management support.
Experience
2015-2018
Children's Disability Team, Hampshire County Council, England
Bridgene has worked as a Social Worker within the Children’s Disability Team at Hampshire County Council, supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families. Her role involved undertaking comprehensive assessments, coordinating multi-agency support, contributing to care planning and safeguarding processes, and working closely with health, education and voluntary sector services. This experience strengthened her ability to navigate complex systems and provide practical, compassionate support to families.
2019-Present
Mental Health & Learning Disability Service, Southern HSC
Trust
Bridgene most recently worked within the Mental Health & Learning Disability Directorate in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland. Her role involves supporting adults to access appropriate health, social care and community services through comprehensive assessment, care planning and multi-agency coordination. She works closely with individuals, families and multidisciplinary professionals to promote independence, wellbeing and person-centred outcomes.
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