Counsellor profile
Jane Finlay, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Jane
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Jane Finlay has ten years' experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and depression. She works in the United Kingdom and sees clients for issues such as grief, anger, addictions, trauma and compassion fatigue.
Jane uses psychodynamic therapy to help people notice repeated patterns in feelings and relationships. Sessions focus on understanding how past experiences can shape current reactions. She invites clients to talk about everyday life, significant events and the feelings that come up in relationships.
Her way of working is reflective and conversational. Jane pays attention to what is not said as well as what is said. She helps people name difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness or abandonment and look at how those feelings affect choices now.
Practical matters are kept clear. Jane asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the site. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
People come to Jane for help with communication problems, commitment worries, dissociation or midlife re-evaluation. She also supports those facing family problems, loneliness, or struggles with self-love. The focus is on increasing understanding and finding manageable ways to move forward.
Psychodynamic approaches and working online
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships shape present feelings and behaviour. It looks at recurring patterns, such as avoidance, attachment worries or repeating hurtful dynamics, and helps people understand the roots of those patterns.In sessions the therapist listens for themes that return across conversations. This can help with issues like abandonment, dissociation, emptiness, or problems with intimacy and trust. The approach aims to make those patterns clearer so people can make different choices in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together decide whether psychodynamic work feels like a good fit. That decision can change as the work progresses, and adjustments are made collaboratively.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to schedule sessions around work breaks. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know what to expect.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression, plus grief, trauma, addictions and compassion fatigue.
What is her main therapeutic style?
She uses psychodynamic therapy, which looks at patterns in relationships and feelings that come from past experience.
How long has she practised?
She has around ten years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Which professional body is she with and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at present.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.