- Psychodynamic approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Codependency focus
About Jake
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years of clinical experience. He works from a psychodynamic perspective and draws on trauma-focused ideas to help people understand patterns that cause distress. Jake holds a BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
Jake's work often centres on stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, eating issues and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, codependency and dissociation. Jake pays attention to how earlier life experiences shape present behaviour and feelings.
Before qualifying, he spent seven years in community mental health and addiction services. He then worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy for people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. That background informs his understanding of family of origin issues and the lasting effects of adverse early experiences.
Since qualifying Jake has completed further post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation. He has a particular interest in depersonalisation and derealisation and keeps up with research on treatment approaches. In sessions he aims to notice recurring themes and emotional patterns that repeat across relationships.
In practice he helps people make unconscious patterns more visible so they can be changed. Jake tends to focus on how people relate to themselves and others, and how those patterns link to everyday problems at work and in relationships. He aims to work collaboratively and at a pace the person can manage.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work fits online
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating emotional patterns and relationship dynamics. It helps people notice how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviour and is often useful for anxiety, relationship trouble and long-standing patterns.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic experiences and supports people in processing those memories and reactions. This approach can be helpful for post-traumatic stress, dissociation and difficulties that follow abuse or severe loss.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the work as those needs become clearer. People often try a few ways of working before settling on what fits best.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life because you do not need to travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or quieter sessions that avoid commuting. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
The practice covers concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and eating issues, among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Work is mainly psychodynamic with trauma-focused methods used where relevant; sessions focus on identifying recurring patterns and the emotions linked to them.
What background does the counsellor have?
He has seven years of clinical experience, plus five years delivering long-term psychotherapy in addiction and trauma services, and further post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential is listed?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as the listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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