Jane Finlay
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About me
Hello and welcome! My name is Jane, and I am a registered counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years of professional work experience.
Throughout my career, I’ve been able to support clients who have been facing various challenges, such as stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, self-confidence, depression, and more.
I am passionate about making a positive difference to people and their lives. I believe in valuing each person for their individuality and treating them with respect, and my approach is centred around cultivating compassionate understanding.
I’m interested in the idea of hiding our true selves behind masks in our everyday lives, and how this tendency can extend to our closest and most intimate connections. I am here to help people develop a relationship with their authentic selves, ultimately enabling them to become their own guides.
Gaining a stronger sense of who you are can lead to a shift in perspective and bring about a feeling of freedom. It can enable you to feel empowered, giving you the motivation and confidence to make the positive change you are looking for.
Rest assured that during our time together, I will tailor our conversations and treatment approach to suit your unique and individual needs. You do not have to face this alone, as I'm here to help and will support you along the way to what you are searching for.
I recognise that asking for help takes enormous courage and inner strength at any stage of life. Starting therapy is a big step, so please take a moment to feel proud of yourself!
If you have any questions or would like to book your introductory call then please call or text me on 07399 072443 or send an email here.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling / Counselling Tutor (2021)
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic) / Chichester Counselling (2014) BACP Accredited Course
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience in supporting what clients want and need out of life. I help people through the counselling process based on the psychodynamic model which is enhanced by an integrative approach to therapy.
This understanding recognises and adapts to individual needs and circumstances. By working in this way, the therapeutic relationship offers a secure base on which the client's self-awareness can evolve.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- stress, loss, trauma, major life changes & personal growth
- anxiety, bereavement, work, past issues, anger
- depression, relationships, self-esteem
- self-confidence, loneliness, health, managing change
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
At the time of booking, I ask for payment in advance by debit/ credit card at least 24 hours prior to your session. You'll have access to a secure client portal through jane.app software called My Account. This account can be set up when you make your first booking and receive your welcome email.
When I work
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My private practice is open to adults aged 18 and over from Tuesday to Friday.
Further information
As children, we prioritise our attachment to our caregivers over our feelings and authentic selves in an attempt to protect and defend ourselves so that we can feel safe and survive. We learn early on which feelings to avoid and fear because they’re unacceptable in our environment, and we manage our feelings as best we can through the eyes of a child. We try to make sense, creating beliefs about ourselves as we identify with the feeling and felt experience.
The therapeutic space that is provided needs to feel safe, with a connection to another who is non-judgemental and compassionate. Being deeply seen and feeling held safely and emotionally enables you to be vulnerable and open. You have the answers within you, and the counselling process is like holding up a mirror so you can see yourself more clearly. It is in and through the experience itself that expands your awareness, compassion and understanding. Self-awareness is a crucial seed for individual growth; you cannot change what you are not aware of.
We are adaptable and have the capacity to respond differently. As adults, we can be in charge and relearn how to manage and regulate our feelings with greater understanding. This can lead to a change in our adaptive behaviour and reduce the need to act out our emotions. With curiosity and compassion for our suffering, we can understand how and where our beliefs may have formed and made sense when we were overwhelmed and afraid as children.
Cultivating self-compassion can help in reconnecting with yourself and gaining a deeper understanding of who you are. It may help you feel empowered and encourage you to look within to find solutions. The journey of self-discovery is seldom straightforward, can often take time and be influenced by a variety of life situations and needs. Depending on where you are in life and what’s going on at the time.
Do you feel like you've had enough and are ready to bring about some peace or make a change? Do you think counselling can be helpful for you? Do you sense that you’re in a place with the strength and energy to engage? Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone and perhaps be open to looking within? Can you create space and allow for the ebb and flow of awareness, compassion, and understanding?
Awareness helps us see more clearly the truth about ourselves, which can lead to more freedom in our lives. The truth can help you feel better, even though it may be painful to face at times. It gently starts with being kind to yourself and your own suffering. Healing occurs when your mind and body work together. Are you ready to begin?
