- Psychodynamic approach
- Attachment and abandonment
- Grief and loss
About Jane
Jane Finlay is a UK-registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has ten years' experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and other life changes. Jane also supports people dealing with grief, anger, addictions and compassion fatigue.
She tends to focus on how people hide parts of themselves behind masks. Jane helps people notice those patterns and how they affect close relationships. Much of her work looks at attachment, abandonment and feelings of emptiness or dissociation.
In sessions she listens for recurring patterns in thoughts and relationships. Conversations aim to make those patterns clearer so different choices feel possible. She explains ideas plainly and gives space for reflection rather than offering quick fixes.
Jane uses psychodynamic therapy to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. This approach can be useful for people wrestling with commitment issues, control problems or persistent shame and guilt. It can also help when life purpose, midlife change or a sense of isolation are causing distress.
She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. Her BACP registration is listed for clarity. If someone is unsure whether this style fits, Jane suggests an initial session to discuss what they hope to change and how therapy might help.
Psychodynamic perspectives and online working
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. It helps people who feel stuck in repeating patterns, who struggle with attachment or who carry shame and guilt from earlier events.That approach pays attention to recurring themes in how someone relates to others and to themselves. In practical terms the therapist listens for these patterns in conversation and brings them into view so the person can try different responses. This can be helpful when questioning life purpose, facing midlife change or coping with loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences together and adjusts the way they work to suit what the client needs. This is a collaborative process where methods are tried and reviewed rather than fixed in advance.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, medical appointments or caring responsibilities, and they can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter phone check-ins when bandwidth or quieter surroundings are needed, while others choose video for a fuller face-to-face feel. Registered and accredited professionals can use these options to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions and related concerns such as shame, emptiness and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses psychodynamic therapy to look at patterns from the past that influence present behaviour and feelings. Sessions focus on noticing those patterns and considering different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is UK-registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for meetings and check-ins.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a counselling process with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.