Eliska Finlay, BACP

Eliska Finlay is a UK-based therapist with over three years of professional experience and a grounding in psychodynamic therapy. She works primarily with adults who are navigating issues such as ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout, career concerns, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, eating difficulties, parenting stress, and broader life transitions. Eliska blends reflective, evidence-based techniques with psychodynamic insight to help clients explore the patterns and past experiences that shape current feelings and behaviours.

Her style is warm and non-judgmental, offering a space where clients can speak openly while gradually developing greater self-understanding. Many people seek her support when feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted; Eliska aims to help them notice recurring patterns, build coping capacity, and find clearer direction over time. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects professional standards in practice.

Eliska works collaboratively with clients to set realistic goals and pace the work according to individual needs. She accepts international clients and provides sessions in English, offering flexible options for those balancing busy lives or geographical constraints. Taking the first step can be difficult, and Eliska recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Eliska draws on psychodynamic principles to help clients uncover how past relationships and early experiences influence current emotions and patterns. This approach focuses on exploring unconscious themes and relational dynamics to bring deeper awareness and lasting change for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and repetitive patterns.

Alongside psychodynamic work, she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. These practical methods can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD by teaching coping strategies, increasing emotional regulation, and supporting clearer decision making.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Eliska works with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and geographical distance. Working with registered professionals in this format makes it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit therapy into daily life without sacrificing quality of the therapeutic relationship.