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Jane Finlay, BACP

Gentle psychodynamic support for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jane

Jane Finlay is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has a decade of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. Her work often centres on anxiety, stress and low self-esteem, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

She offers a warm, respectful space where people can talk without pressure. Jane pays attention to how people hide parts of themselves behind everyday masks.

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Background and approach

She helps them notice patterns that affect relationships and day-to-day life. Jane uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on understanding emotional patterns, building self-awareness and finding practical ways to cope.

Conversations are paced to suit each person and to build trust over time. People come with many concerns including grief, anger, addiction, family problems and compassion fatigue. Jane also supports those dealing with attachment issues, feelings of emptiness, commitment worries and communication difficulties.

She aims to help people reconnect with what matters to them and to their own inner guidance. Her practice is grounded in simple, honest conversation. Jane encourages small steps that can change how a person feels day to day.

She acknowledges that asking for help takes courage and she works alongside people as they consider what might help them feel better.

How psychodynamic counselling works online

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and repeated patterns shape current feelings and relationships. It involves talking about memories, emotions and relationships to notice recurring themes that influence daily life. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, relationship struggles and long-standing feelings such as shame or emptiness.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. The therapist and client work together to find which ideas and techniques fit best for the person's goals. Over time they may focus on understanding emotional patterns, developing self-awareness and trying small changes that feel manageable.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people read body language and have a near face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when being on camera feels difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer writing to talking. These options offer flexibility so people can choose what works for their schedule and needs.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Jane helps with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem as well as depression, grief and anger. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, addictions, family problems and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and reflective, drawing on psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns from the past. Sessions aim to build self-awareness and explore feelings that influence current behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings. That experience includes supporting people with a broad range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Jane is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Work is focused on people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These different formats allow people to choose what fits their daily routine and comfort level.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is charged through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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