Counsellor profile
Eliska Finlay, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and life transitions
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic approach
- ADHD and burnout
- Career and workplace issues
About Eliska
Counsellor Eliska Finlay is a BACP registered practitioner with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, career concerns and life transitions. Eliska uses a psychodynamic background to help people understand how past experiences shape present feelings.
Her sessions focus on careful listening and reflection. She helps people notice recurring patterns and the feelings that come with them. Conversations aim to make those patterns clearer so people can try different responses in daily life.
People contact her when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally tired. She works with grief, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting strain and workplace difficulties as well as mood disorders. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, control issues and separation.
Eliska also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, midlife questions and social anxiety. She is experienced helping those facing transitions, career uncertainty and coping with change.
Practical steps in sessions include talking through recent problems, reflecting on earlier experiences and testing small changes between meetings. The emphasis is on regular, steady work rather than quick fixes. People who prefer thoughtful, reflective conversations may find this approach helpful.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Eliska draws on a psychodynamic background, which looks at how early relationships and past events influence present feelings and patterns. This approach aims to make those influences clearer so people can try different ways of responding to stress and relationships. She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding current patterns and testing small behavioural changes between sessions. These practical steps help with anxiety, low mood, workplace stress and relationship concerns. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Eliska will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses. Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, for example by avoiding travel, fitting a short check-in during a work break or using a phone call when bandwidth is limited. Discuss practical arrangements with her when you schedule the first meeting so sessions fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, depression, career problems and major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is reflective and grounded, drawing on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect the present.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; check time differences when arranging appointments.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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