Jane Finlay, BACP

Jane Finlay welcomes people who are feeling stuck, uncertain or overwhelmed. She is Jane, a UK counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has worked in this field for ten years and focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship pain.

Jane uses a gentle, curious approach that aims to help people understand themselves more clearly. Sessions often look at patterns from the past that affect present choices and relationships. The work is conversational and reflective rather than directive and prescriptive.

She is particularly interested in how people hide parts of themselves and how those ‘masks’ can shape intimacy and self-trust. Jane helps people find ways to connect with what feels authentic and to build confidence in their own judgement. This can be useful when life feels uncertain or when someone is facing a midlife crisis and questions about purpose.

Over the years she has supported people with grief, trauma, addiction-related concerns, family problems and issues around abandonment or attachment. Jane pays attention to feelings of emptiness, shame and isolation and to practical changes that might improve day-to-day coping.

Her tone is compassionate and down-to-earth. She aims to create a steady place to talk things through and to help people identify small steps that feel manageable. Jane acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and invites you to take that first step when you are ready.

How psychodynamic work and online therapy can fit your life

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. It often helps people spot repeated patterns, understand why they feel stuck, and make different choices in relationships and daily life.

Jane’s way of working is collaborative. She will talk with you about your goals and preferences and help decide how psychodynamic ideas might be used in your situation. Finding the right approach is part of the process and the plan can change as your needs do.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking. Confirm whether video, phone or other formats are offered for your particular arrangement. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. They also let people meet with a therapist from their local area without needing to travel long distances.

When arranging sessions, consider practicalities such as quieter surroundings, camera use and how a session will fit into your day. The therapist will work with you to create a plan that suits your goals and day-to-day life.