Jake McGee, BACP

Jake McGee is a UK-licensed therapist with five years of professional experience who focuses on supporting people through addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and relationship difficulties. He has worked in LGBT-focused counselling and provided addiction therapy in a residential treatment centre, and he has experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse. This background informs a practical, empathetic approach that prioritises the individual's needs and circumstances.

At the core of his work is a person-centred way of relating - listening carefully, offering respect, and tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's goals. He is also undertaking a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a recognised training that means he can integrate CBT techniques alongside person-centred methods when appropriate. Jake is a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Clients can expect sensitive, compassionate engagement and a collaborative process that adapts to their priorities. Jake recognises that starting therapy often takes courage and offers supportive guidance through the initial steps and onward, working to build confidence, clarity, and practical strategies that match each person's unique situation.

Approaches and Online Support with Jake

Jake McGee draws on person-centred practice and evidence-based techniques to guide online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and direction; this approach helps people working through self-esteem, relationship, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which Jake is studying at Level 5, involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical strategies to change behaviours - it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and building internal motivation - it can be especially useful in addiction and behaviour-change work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jake works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals when needed to determine which methods best match a client’s goals, needs, and personal preferences, and he adapts the plan over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, allowing work to fit around daily life and different comfort levels. This range of options helps make therapy more accessible while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist.