About Me

Hi, I'm Joyce Finlay, a certified CBT and ACT therapist and holistic coach

Joyce Finlay

I have extensive 19 years of experience in adult and child mental health. I have a scientific background and after finishing my Master in Health & Behavioural Science, where I specialised in addictive behaviours, I successfully obtained a post grad in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and followed various courses in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), attachment therapy, narrative therapy, E-health, trauma therapy and trauma healing, motivational coaching and psychedelic assisted therapy.

However, besides this Western knowledge I also encountered a lot of Eastern wisdom during my extensive travels through Asia. I was able to reconnect with my true self and developed more inner peace, no matter what difficulties you face, this inner peace is always available to you. I spent 10 years of living abroad, mostly in Australia, to work on my own journey of self realisation and self development. It has encouraged my inner growth to become the person that I am today.

In 2019, upon return to my home country, The Netherlands, I returned to work for the government but I missed making a true difference in people’s lives. As COVID-19 turned the world upside down, I decided to start my own practice and focussed on combining Western science and Eastern holistic practices. In September 2023, I moved my practice to Valencia but also continue to work online with clients from all over Europe! I truly love working on this cutting edge of science and spiritual holistic practice and see the two different worlds moving closer as time goes by. In my practice, I approach every person as a unique individual and tailor my skills to suit your personal needs. I will strive to guide you towards your true nature, help you to experience inner peace and most of all…enjoy life!

I currently hold the following registrations/accreditations:
  • Association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Netherlands: VGCT, registration number VGCt-307425
  • Professional Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
  • Collective of Alternative Therapists (CAT), registration number 56592021-06