- Psychodynamic focus
- Trauma-informed approach
- Men's wellbeing
About Jake
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years of clinical experience. He is a BACP member and practises psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches. Jake often works with men and others facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction-related issues.
He trained with a Master of Science in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and completed a postgraduate diploma in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder. Before qualifying he spent seven years in community mental health and addiction services, and he later worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of childhood trauma and addiction.
That clinical background shaped his focus on how early life experiences affect adult behaviour and relationships. He has since continued post-qualifying study in developmental trauma and dissociation, and takes a particular interest in depersonalisation and derealisation. Jake keeps up to date with research and best practice in those areas.
In sessions he helps people notice repeated patterns in their feelings and relationships. He pays attention to how those patterns may once have helped someone cope but now cause distress. Together he and the person look at feelings that appear in relationships, work, and addictive behaviours to understand them better.
Therapy aims to bring these patterns into awareness so change becomes possible. Jake describes therapy as a collaborative process that unfolds over time and is shaped by each person’s goals and experience.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work online
Psychodynamic therapy helps people notice recurring themes in their feelings and relationships. It looks at how early experiences shape how someone relates to others and themselves, and it helps make these patterns easier to change.Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing past traumatic experiences and the ways they affect day-to-day life. It can help with symptoms such as flashbacks, dissociation, panic, and difficulties with trust and intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which method or combination feels most useful. That collaborative process can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Because the profile does not state which session formats are offered, please confirm the available online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver effective psychodynamic and trauma-focused work through remote sessions when those formats suit a person’s circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jake help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, addictions, grief and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches that look at repeated patterns in feelings and relationships and how past experiences shape current behaviour.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience, including five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of childhood trauma and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.