- Psychodynamic approach
- Trauma-informed focus
- Seven years' experience
About Jake
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a psychodynamic perspective. He draws on seven years of practice in community mental health and addiction settings to help people manage anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. Jake holds a Master of Science in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
He spent five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. That work gave him a close view of how early adverse experiences can shape later behaviour and emotional life. He has since done extensive post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation.
In sessions he looks for recurring themes and patterns in how people relate to themselves and others. Jake helps people notice both conscious and less obvious habits that keep problems going. He talks about how certain coping strategies helped in the past but now cause distress or block recovery.
He has a particular interest in depersonalisation and derealisation and follows research on treatment approaches in that area. Jake also works with panic disorder and panic attacks as part of his broader anxiety practice. He uses a reflective, thoughtful style rather than quick fixes.
People can expect a steady, inquiry-based approach that connects present difficulties with past experience. Jake aims to build understanding first, then work on practical ways to change recurring patterns and relieve distress.
How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work can translate online
Psychodynamic therapy helps people spot recurring patterns in relationships and behaviour. It involves talking about how past experiences shape current reactions and noticing emotional responses in the moment. This approach can be useful for anxiety, relationship difficulties and ongoing patterns that fuel panic attacks.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of past traumatic events and the ways they affect memory, emotion and sense of self. It aims to make traumatic material more manageable and to reduce its grip on daily life, which can help with symptoms linked to post-traumatic stress and dissociation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That plan may combine reflective psychodynamic work with trauma-focused strategies where useful.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, such as slipping a meeting into a work break or avoiding travel time. It also allows for different styles of contact that suit the person - for example quieter audio-only check-ins if video is difficult, or longer therapeutic sessions when deeper exploration is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and structure of sessions to match what works best for each person.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jake work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and addiction-related problems, plus panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at recurring relationship patterns and how past experience shapes present behaviour.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience, including five years offering long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP; he practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.