Jake Freedman, BACP
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years of experience in community mental health and addiction settings.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Jake
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years of experience in community mental health and addiction settings. He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Jake works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues, and he pays attention to how past experiences shape present difficulties.
He spent five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma.
Background and approach
That time gave him close insight into how early adversity can affect behaviour and emotional life in adulthood. He has since completed additional training in developmental trauma and dissociation and follows current research in these areas. Jake uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to understand recurring patterns.
Sessions look at how a person relates to themselves and others, and how those patterns show up in work and relationships. The goal is to bring recurring themes into awareness so they can be changed. He has a particular interest in depersonalisation and derealisation and works to help people make sense of these experiences.
Jake also addresses issues such as addiction, attachment difficulties, codependency and family of origin concerns. Jake offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391289 | 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 Jake works with
Everything Jake lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jake lists
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Online support
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and how they continue to influence feelings and behaviour. It aims to make sense of trauma responses and support people dealing with dissociation, panic, post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This can change over time as you learn more about what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different circumstances. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit ongoing check-ins or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Jake help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related problems as well as addictions, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to identify recurring patterns and understand how past experiences shape current reactions.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years' experience in community mental health and addiction services and five years providing long-term psychotherapy for people with addiction and childhood trauma.
What credentials and region are shown?
He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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