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Jake Freedman, BACP

Psychodynamic counsellor focusing on trauma and anxiety

7 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jake

Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with people facing stress, anxiety and the fallout of trauma. He holds a BACP credential - British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has seven years of experience in community mental health and addiction services. Jake spends time helping people see the patterns that repeat in their relationships and daily lives.

He explains how early experiences can shape behaviour and feelings in adulthood.

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Background and approach

He pays close attention to how people relate to themselves and to others, and what those patterns cost in everyday life. Much of his background is in long-term psychotherapy for people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. That work led him to specialise in developmental trauma and dissociation and to focus on issues such as depersonalisation and derealisation.

He follows current research related to these areas to inform his practice. In sessions Jake listens for recurring themes and for the emotional situations where they arise. He aims to help people understand both conscious and unconscious patterns so they become easier to change.

The pace of therapy is discussed and adjusted to fit each person’s needs. Jake offers sessions in English and works with international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that best fits their life.

Psychodynamic and Trauma-Focused Therapy Online

Psychodynamic Therapy helps people understand repeating patterns in relationships and day-to-day life. It looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and feelings, and aims to make hidden patterns clearer so change becomes possible.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on how traumatic experiences affect memory, identity and behaviour. It includes approaches that pay attention to dissociation, depersonalisation and the ways trauma can influence attachment and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and together they will decide which method to try first. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses to find what works best for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a conversational pace, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit short check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping focus on therapeutic work.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jake help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction related problems. He also focuses on relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and anger.
What is Jake's therapeutic style?
He uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to look at recurring relationship patterns and the effects of early life experiences. Sessions involve talking through how these patterns show up and what they mean for daily life.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years of work in community mental health and addiction settings and five years delivering long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. He has done post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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