- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
- CBT techniques
About Jake
Jake McGee is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing a range of life stresses. He works with concerns such as addictions, motivation, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. Jake aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can start to make small changes.
He has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership. That experience includes work in a residential addiction treatment centre and counselling focused on LGBT concerns. He has also supported survivors of sexual abuse and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Jake blends person-centred work with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, as he completes a Level 5 diploma in that approach. In sessions he offers clear, down-to-earth tools for managing anxiety, stress, impulsivity and cravings, alongside open listening and reflection.
Parents and carers will find a focus on parenting, communication problems and intimacy-related issues alongside common concerns such as grief, anger and career stress. He also supports men’s issues, process addictions, smoking and vaping cessation, and work-related compassion fatigue.
Jake tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. He invites people to take small, steady steps and sets practical goals together. Prospective clients are encouraged to start by completing the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How Jake’s approaches work for online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and reflecting that back so you feel heard and respected. This approach helps when someone needs space to untangle feelings about parenting, relationships or identity.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, mixes short practical exercises with simple ways of noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and some addictive behaviours.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often used when someone wants support with motivation for quitting smoking, changing addictive behaviours or making other life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and then try methods that suit those needs. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family life and work. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone-only conversations when video is difficult, or weekly sessions that suit a busy schedule, depending on the formats offered.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jake help with?
He helps with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and grief.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His main approach is person-centred therapy, focusing on respectful listening and collaboration. He also uses practical CBT techniques and solution-focused ideas when useful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of professional experience, including work in a residential addiction treatment centre and counselling with LGBT clients and survivors of sexual abuse.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.