Eliska Finlay, BACP

Eliska Finlay is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience and a background in psychodynamic therapy. She works primarily with adults facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, career difficulties, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting stresses, and transitions through major life changes.

Eliska combines a reflective, client-centered stance with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people explore the patterns and past experiences that influence how they feel and behave today. Her approach emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental space where clients are invited to speak openly, deepen self-understanding, and develop clearer ways of coping. She aims to support steady, meaningful change rather than instant fixes, helping clients build relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self over time.

Eliska holds BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for practitioners in the United Kingdom. She offers collaborative work focused on identifying goals, tracing unhelpful patterns, and finding practical strategies to move forward. Taking the first step into therapy is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Eliska encourages anyone ready to begin to reach out for support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Eliska Finlay

Eliska draws on psychodynamic therapy to help clients explore how past relationships and early experiences may be shaping current feelings and behaviour. This approach supports deeper understanding of recurring patterns and emotional responses, which can be helpful for issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, and long-standing mood or relationship struggles.

She also uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping strategies and present-focused skills. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelming feelings, improve day-to-day functioning, and build tools for managing anxiety, stress, impulsivity, and workplace or family pressures.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Eliska works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions based on what the client hopes to achieve and adapts as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Eliska offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to receive consistent support around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints, while maintaining therapeutic continuity and convenience.