Dr Linda Finlay currently practices as a relational and existentially-orientated integrative psychotherapist and supervisor. Additionally, she teaches psychology and writes educational materials for the Open University (UK). She also offers mentorship and training on the use of qualitative research methodology.

Linda’s research interests include working with trauma and researching the lived experience of disability using phenomenological approaches that embrace hermeneutic, reflexive and relational forms.

Linda has published widely: Her most recent book is "Relational Integrative Psychotherapy: Engaging process and theory in practice" (Wiley 2016). Other research orientated books include "Reflexivity: A practical guide for researchers in Health and Social Sciences" (edited with B. Gough); "Qualitative Research for Health Professionals" (edited with C. Ballinger; Wiley, 2006); "Relational-Centred Research for Psychotherapists" (with K. Evans; Wiley-Blackwell, 2009); and "Phenomenology for therapists: Exploring the lived world" (Wiley, 2011).