Jake Freedman, BACP

Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has seven years of experience working in community mental health and addiction services and holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and anger among other concerns.

He spent five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. That work shaped his understanding of how early experiences can affect adult behaviour and relationships. He has since completed post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation and follows current research on those topics.

In sessions he uses psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns in relationships and daily life. The goal is to notice how old ways of coping still show up now, and then to make them easier to change. He also draws on trauma-focused approaches when past experiences continue to intrude on the present.

Jake pays attention to the emotional moments that happen between people and in work settings. He often links difficulties with intimacy, attachment and codependency back to family of origin issues. He also works with problems such as panic attacks, personality difficulties, shame, and anger that affects work or relationships.

Practical steps in therapy include talking through recurring reactions, tracing their origins, and testing new ways of responding. He encourages clear discussion about goals and progress. For international clients and English speakers he offers sessions; patients should confirm current session options before booking.

Online sessions using psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches