Margaret Finnegan, BACP
Margaret Finnegan is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Margaret
Margaret Finnegan is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress. She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what is worrying them. Her approach is practical and down to earth and she draws on five years of experience in mental health work.
Margaret uses person-centred ways of working to listen closely and follow what each person brings to sessions. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. She has worked one-to-one and in groups to promote mental health awareness. As a mature practitioner she speaks from both professional and lived experience, and this informs how she relates to people who feel isolated or ashamed.
Margaret often supports people dealing with grief, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. In the room she helps clients untangle thoughts and feelings and to recognise links between the body and mood. That might mean tracking patterns, trying small experiments between sessions, or practising grounding and breathing techniques.
The focus is on manageable steps rather than large leaps. Margaret works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She uses a client-led style and adapts tools from cognitive approaches when helpful.
Her aim is to help people find clearer ways to cope and to build more self-compassion over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 414389 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Margaret works with
Everything Margaret lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Margaret lists
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods as the work progresses. This collaborative way helps make sure the tools used fit the person's needs and comfort level.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are helpful when visual cues matter, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to work around family, work and travel commitments while keeping therapy steady and accessible.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, guilt, shame, loneliness and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and conversational, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
What is her background in therapy?
She brings five years of experience working in one-to-one settings and group mental health awareness work, along with lived experience that shapes her approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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