Aviation Psychology
Supporting Minds at Altitude — and on the Ground
Psychological services for aviation professionals. When there’s no checklist on the ground, we help pilots and aviation teams navigate mental health with clarity and care.
Psychological services for aviation professionals. When there’s no checklist on the ground, we help pilots and aviation teams navigate mental health with clarity and care.
Psychological Services for the Aviation Industry
In the cockpit, there’s always a checklist. Clear steps. Defined procedures.
But what about on the ground — when things go wrong inside, not outside? When stress builds, trauma lingers, or emotions cloud judgment. When there’s no quick manual, no checklist to guide recovery.
That’s where we come in.
We provide specialised psychological services for aviation professionals — pilots, crew, air traffic controllers, and those working in high-pressure, high-responsibility environments. Our specialist psychological services, rooted in clinical excellence and a deep understanding of the industry, are designed to support your mental wellbeing both in the sky and back on earth.
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for the Aviation Industry
Psychological Services
Explore psychotherapy and psychological assessments for aviation professionals. Tailored services for pilots, aircrew, and high-stress occupational roles.
At the intersection of aviation psychology and clinical mental health, we offer tailored support for professionals navigating complex demands — both occupational and emotional.
All assessments and treatments are embedded in the realities of the aviation industry — its stressors, responsibilities, and regulatory demands.
Services include:
Private, confidential psychotherapy for professionals dealing with:
- Trauma, anxiety, and stress
- Occupational burnout
- Crisis management and emotional dysregulation
Helping You Stay Clear for Take-off – Mentally & Emotionally
Regulatory and therapeutic assessments for:
- Fitness to fly
- Return-to-work evaluations
- Cognitive or psychological screenings
- Neurodevelopmental diagnostics (e.g., ADHD, ASD)
- Ensuring Psychological Altitude for Aviation Professionals
For high-stakes or complex psychological presentations requiring:
- Behavioural analysis
- Trauma histories
- Forensic risk assessment
- Decoding Behaviour. Defining Risk. Delivering Clarity
Tailored mental health care for:
- Defence Forces
- Police and emergency responders
- Aviation personnel transitioning from high-risk roles
- Grounded in clarity, resilience, and psychological wellbeing
Approaches
Learn how evidence-based, trauma-informed, and aviation-aware psychological approaches support pilots, crew, and defence professionals.
There’s no manual for mental health. But there are proven methods that are Integrative, Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Based
We know that in aviation, precision is everything. But mental health doesn’t always follow a straight line.
Our practice is integrative, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based models. We tailor each approach to suit the individual — and the industry context they operate in.
Our Therapeutic Toolbox Includes:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
For restructuring thoughts and behaviours
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
For managing high emotions and distress tolerance
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
For deeper exploration of identity, trauma, and unresolved conflict
Behavioural & Forensic Psychology
For nuanced insight in complex or high-stakes presentations
Every approach is carefully selected based on need, context, and the goals of the individual.
About
Louise Farrell-Doyle
Psychologist | Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist | Aviation Psychology Specialist
Louise Farrell-Doyle is a Psychologist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist at South East Aviation Training with memberships across key professional bodies including the PSI, BPS, APPI, ICP, and EAAP.
Her academic credentials include specialised training in Criminal and Forensic Psychology (BSc), Behavioural Analysis (Queens University), Psychotherapy (MSc, UCD School of Medicine), Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Post-Masters, School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent’s University Hospital), and Applied Forensic Psychology (MSc, Buckinghamshire New University). She is currently advancing her research through Doctoral studies in Aviation Psychology at BNU.
With proficiency and expertise in gold-standard assessment tools, including ADOS and CAARS4, Louise provides comprehensive evaluations for neurodevelopmental conditions. Her extensive forensic background and behavioural analysis training inform her specialised approach to complex trauma and psychological assessment.
Louise is recognised for her trauma-informed approach. Her practice integrates multiple therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, and psychoanalysis to effectively address anxiety, trauma, and stress-related conditions.
In addition to her clinical practice, Louise has developed notable expertise in supporting high-risk professionals, providing specialised mental health services to Police, Defence Forces, and Aviation personnel. Her aviation psychology practice includes both assessment and ongoing psychological support for industry professionals.
With her wealth of experience, specialised training, and compassionate care, Louise is dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health services to a diverse range of individuals and organisations.
