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Eliska Finlay, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

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Eliska Finlay is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, burnout or career uncertainty. Her manner is calm and encouraging, aimed at making it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

Eliska uses a reflective style that helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviour.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding how past experiences shape present reactions, so people can make different choices now. Conversations are gentle but focused, giving time to name emotions and think about practical next steps. People come for help with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, eating issues and coping with major life changes.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment worries, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness and work-related strain. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to cope. In sessions Eliska combines listening with reflective feedback and collaborative planning.

She helps clients set small, manageable goals and notice progress between meetings. There is attention to practical strategies as well as exploring longer-standing patterns. Therapy is offered in English and is available to international clients.

Sessions can be arranged by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Eliska draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make thoughts, feelings and patterns easier to understand. One approach focuses on looking at past experiences and how they shape current reactions; this helps when persistent patterns such as avoidance, perfectionism or attachment worries are causing distress. Another element emphasises practical planning and small goal-setting to reduce overwhelm and build day-to-day coping skills; this suits people facing burnout, work stress or difficulty managing symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work; the therapist will discuss options and make decisions together with the client. That way the direction of therapy reflects individual needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan from the start.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a shorter check-in and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, family or unpredictable days, while still allowing focused, evidence-informed therapeutic work.

What concerns does Eliska help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and career difficulties. She also helps with grief, eating issues, parenting pressures and coping with life changes.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style is reflective and calm, focusing on understanding patterns and past experiences. Sessions combine listening with practical planning and small goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Eliska has three years of professional therapy experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Eliska Finlay, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety