Eliska Finlay, BACP

Eliska Finlay is a UK-based therapist with three years of clinical experience and a grounding in psychodynamic therapy. She works with adults navigating issues such as ADHD, anxiety, low self esteem, burnout, career difficulties, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and parenting challenges, and periods of transition or uncertainty. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, control and impulsivity issues, feelings of guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.

Eliska offers a reflective, warm, and non-judgmental space where clients are invited to speak openly and begin to explore the patterns and past experiences that shape their present emotional landscape. Her psychodynamic background focuses on helping people understand how earlier relationships and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, with the aim of promoting greater self-awareness and lasting change.

She is accredited with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Eliska approaches therapy as a gradual, collaborative process - not an instant fix - intended to build clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self over time. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Eliska recognises the courage it takes to begin.

Psychodynamic insights and evidence-based online support

Eliska combines a psychodynamic background with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients in understanding both the roots and the practical aspects of their struggles. Psychodynamic work focuses on exploring past relationships and recurring patterns that influence current emotions and behaviours, helping clients gain insight into issues such as attachment, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, and complex grief. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques refer to structured approaches that teach practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, burnout, and low mood, offering tools for coping and day-to-day problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Eliska works with each person to identify their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to prioritise - whether that means deeper exploration of past patterns, learning specific coping strategies, or combining both approaches over time.

Online therapy with Eliska is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during transitions, and to access support when in-person sessions are not convenient, while still working with registered professionals and therapists experienced in addressing a wide range of concerns.