Margaret Finnegan, BACP
Margaret Finnegan works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or trouble in their relationships.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Margaret
Margaret Finnegan works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or trouble in their relationships. She also helps those carrying grief, guilt or shame, and people struggling with loneliness or social anxiety. Margaret uses simple, practical conversations to help people understand their thoughts and feelings.
She practises client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, combining both to suit each person. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual, and look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact.
Background and approach
Margaret guides people to notice unhelpful patterns and to try small, manageable changes. Margaret has five years of experience working one-to-one and in groups to promote mental health awareness. She holds a BACP credential, which is listed in her professional details.
Her background brings life experience that she draws on to empathise with people she meets. In sessions she encourages clear, down-to-earth discussion rather than technical language. People can expect a calm presence, practical ideas and time to talk through difficult emotions.
Her approach aims to make emotional difficulties easier to name and handle. Margaret accepts sessions in English and works with people located in the United Kingdom. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and social worry because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Choosing the best approach is a joint process. Margaret will work with the person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and she may blend elements from both models during sessions. The plan can change as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility around work, mobility and location. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit short check-ins and lower bandwidth needs, live chat is useful for written reflection and text messaging supports brief, ongoing contact between sessions. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy life while still getting structured help from registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Margaret focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also supports people facing guilt, shame, loneliness and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques, keeping conversations practical and focused on everyday changes.
What relevant background does she bring?
Margaret has five years of experience working both one-to-one and in groups promoting mental health awareness and draws on life experience to relate to clients.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are prices and payments 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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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