Jane Finlay

• Stress and anxiety
• Attachment and abandonment
• Self esteem work

About Jane

Jane Finlay works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression using a psychodynamic approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years of professional experience.

Jane listens for patterns in how people relate to others and to themselves. She pays attention to repeated feelings and behaviours that cause distress. In sessions she helps people talk through difficult memories, emotional responses and relationship problems to make sense of what is happening now.

Her work often looks at attachment and how early relationships shape current responses. This can include issues such as abandonment, communication problems, trust and commitment concerns. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, anger, addiction-related struggles and compassion fatigue.

Sessions focus on exploring thoughts and feelings linked to identity and intimacy. Jane is interested in how people may hide parts of themselves and how that affects closeness with others. This exploration aims to help people feel clearer about their needs and choices.

She explains ideas simply and gives time for reflection between sessions. Over time the aim is to help people notice repeating patterns and try out different ways of relating. Jane encourages small, practical steps that fit with a person’s life circumstances.

How psychodynamic work translates to online sessions

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on exploring long standing patterns in relationships and feelings. It looks at how early experiences and repeated responses turn into habits that affect current life. This approach can be useful for relationship struggles, difficulties with trust and attachment, and for understanding recurring emotional responses.

In practice the work is conversational. The counsellor pays attention to emotions, recurring themes and reactions that appear in session. Over time this way of working can help people notice patterns and try different responses in everyday life. Deciding which aspects of psychodynamic work to emphasise is a collaborative process between counsellor and client.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Jane will work with each person to agree goals, check how the approach is helping, and adjust focus as needed. This means talking about what is useful and what might need a different emphasis as therapy progresses.

Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work supports continuity of care and helps people keep therapy going alongside daily life.

Topics Jane lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Jane

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people who are experiencing stress and anxiety by exploring patterns behind their feelings.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Psychodynamic Therapy, which looks at how past relationships and patterns affect current feelings and behaviour.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.

Where is she based?

She practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with her if I live abroad?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.