James Finucane

I offer in-person sessions during the day and some evenings. I can offer online sessions at other flexible times  - please get in touch for information about my current availability.

Most of what drives us sits just out of sight.

You might feel it as anxiety that comes out of nowhere, patterns in relationships you can’t quite shift, or a persistent sense that something isn’t right, even when life looks fine on the surface.

This is where I work.

I’m a psychodynamic counsellor. We don’t just focus on symptoms or quick fixes. We pay attention to what’s underneath. The patterns, defences, and early experiences that continue to shape how you think, feel, and relate.

Our sessions won’t be about advice or being told what to do. They will be a space to think, notice, and, at times, be challenged. We might sit with things that don’t have immediate answers. That can feel uncomfortable, but it’s often where something real begins to shift.

The relationship between us matters. Not in a casual or friendly way, but as a focused, professional space where something honest can emerge. It’s often within this relationship that old patterns begin to show themselves, and, importantly, to change.

This kind of work isn’t always easy. But if you’re willing to be curious about yourself, even the parts you’d usually avoid, it can be deeply transformative.

You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation of what’s wrong. A sense that something needs attention is enough to begin.

I’m a psychodynamic counsellor working with adults (18+), both online and in person. I’ve worked across community settings and private practice with individuals and couples.

I don’t offer fixes, hacks, or neat solutions.

I’m interested in what’s really going on. The patterns you keep repeating, the reactions that don’t quite make sense, the parts of yourself you avoid or can’t reach. That’s where change starts.

This work is slower, deeper, and at times uncomfortable. But it’s also where things begin to shift in a way that lasts. You won’t be given advice or a script to follow. Instead, we’ll think together. Properly. Honestly. With novelty.

Therapy with me is a space to be met, challenged, and understood, not managed.

If you’re looking for something surface-level, I’m probably not the right fit. But if you’re willing to get curious about yourself, even the uncomfortable parts, then this work can be powerful.

A question to consider before reaching out:

Are you ready to look at the part you usually avoid?

I work with depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity questions, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, disordered eating, and body image.

I also work with couples. Not to “fix” one another, but to understand the patterns you’ve co-created, and decide what you want to do with them. Whether you’re in crisis or just stuck in the same loop, therapy offers a space to slow things down, speak more honestly, and hear each other differently.

Sometimes what’s missing in a relationship isn’t love — it’s understanding.

That’s what we work towards.

I offer an introductory consultation as the first step in beginning therapy. We can conduct this via telephone or online. This is a chance for us to meet, talk about what brings you to therapy, and for you to ask any questions about how I work. It’s an opportunity to get a feel for the process and begin thinking together about what you might need. The duration of this is 50 minutes.

Choosing the right therapist is an important part of starting therapy. This first meeting gives us both a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. If we decide to go ahead, we will agree to work together for a short period, typically three sessions, before reviewing how it feels from both sides. This process forms a broader view of your experience and background, allowing for a deeper understanding of you, which I term an initial consultation. This allows time for the relationship to begin to form and for you to get a better sense of whether this is the right space for you.

The introductory consultation is charged at £35, payable by BACS within 24 hours of the session. Ongoing sessions are £65 each, and if we choose to continue after the initial few weeks, we will commit to a regular day and time to meet weekly for the duration of your therapy.