Counsellor profile
Jake Freedman, BACP
Counsellor - Trauma and relationships
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma focused work
- Depersonalisation interest
About Jake
Counsellor and psychotherapist Jake Freedman is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has seven years of experience working in community mental health and addiction settings and describes his areas of work as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, depression and addictions.
Jake completed an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder. He spent five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. That work shaped his focus on how early experiences can affect behaviour and emotional life in adulthood.
He has since undertaken further post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation and notes an interest in depersonalisation and derealisation. He follows current research relevant to these areas and keeps his knowledge up to date.
Jake uses psychodynamic therapy to help people spot recurring themes and patterns in relationships and everyday life. He aims to make those patterns clearer so people can consider different ways of responding. He also works with trauma-focused methods when past events continue to cause distress.
Sessions are offered in English and Jake accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and his sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session through the site.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work translates to online counselling
Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeated patterns in how someone relates to themselves and to others. It often involves talking about feelings, memories and interactions to understand what keeps those patterns going. This can help when difficulties show up across relationships, at work, or in addictive behaviours.Trauma-focused work concentrates on the effects of distressing events and on reducing their ongoing impact. It uses focused ways of working to address reactions such as dissociation, panic or intrusive memories. It is often used when past experiences continue to shape day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practicalities and agree a plan together. That means the style and pace can change as the sessions progress.
If you are considering online counselling, check which session formats Jake currently offers before booking. Confirm the available formats through the site. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people have regular appointments when distance or mobility would otherwise make in-person work difficult.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression and addictions among other areas.
What style of therapy does he use?
Jake uses psychodynamic therapy and draws on trauma-focused approaches when needed. He aims to identify recurring patterns and link them to current difficulties.
How long has he been practising?
He has seven years of experience in community mental health and addiction treatment settings before qualifying as a psychotherapist.
Which professional bodies is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages does he use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.