Counsellor profile
Jake McGee, BACP
Counsellor - Addictions and self-esteem support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Jake
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience, Jake McGee works with issues such as addiction, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bereavement, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and workplace concerns. He also lists support for LGBT matters, ADHD, bipolar and substance or process addictions. Jake practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Jake uses a person-centred approach as his main way of working. That means sessions focus on the client’s concerns and on listening without judgement. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing where these fit the client’s goals.
He has worked in residential addiction services and with survivors of sexual abuse. That experience informs how he talks through relapse risk, coping strategies and emotional reactivity. Jake aims to help people build motivation, confidence and more reliable routines.
In practical terms he will discuss goals and make a plan with each person. Sessions typically concentrate on what is causing trouble now, and on small steps that can be tried between meetings. Where appropriate he may use brief CBT tools to help manage thoughts and behaviours.
Jake is completing a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so he is using more CBT techniques alongside person-centred work. He accepts international clients and works in English. To set up an initial appointment clients should use the site’s matching process and scheduling flow.
Approaches used in online counselling
Jake commonly draws on person-centred work and cognitive behavioural approaches. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding the concerns a person brings, and it helps clients clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves looking at patterns of thought and behaviour and trying practical strategies to reduce distress, which can help with anxiety, low mood and some addictive behaviours.He also uses motivational interviewing. That is a conversational method that supports people to find their own reasons for change and to build readiness for action, often used in work around addiction or stopping behaviours like smoking or vaping.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical needs, and will agree which methods to try. This decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who find phone or video discussions less intense than face-to-face meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
Jake works with a wide range of issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
His main approach is person-centred counselling. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing when these suit a person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience, including work in residential addiction services and with survivors of sexual abuse.
Which professional body is he a member of and where does he practise?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select 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.
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