- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jake
Jake McGee is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people address parenting challenges and related concerns. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and a calm listening style. Jake aims to build a straightforward, practical space where parents can talk about what feels hard and work out clear next steps.
He draws on five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, including work in residential addiction settings and LGBT-focused counselling.
Background and approach
That background means he often supports people dealing with motivation, self-esteem, addictions and the after-effects of sexual abuse. He also helps with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. Jake offers a mix of person-centred care alongside cognitive behavioural tools learned during a Level 5 diploma in CBT, the diploma name appearing in his background.
He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they suit a person’s goals. He adapts his approach to what each person needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions are delivered in English and Jake is available to work with people in the United Kingdom and international clients.
He uses a variety of online formats to meet different schedules and preferences. Conversations focus on practical strategies you can try between sessions as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems going. Jake aims to help parents feel more confident, less overwhelmed and better able to manage everyday stresses.
He invites people to take the first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
What Jake works with
Everything Jake lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jake helps people with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches Jake lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Person-centred and CBT approaches for online support
Jake uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, understanding and responding to what matters most to the client. This approach helps people feel heard and helps the therapist tailor conversations to the concerns you bring, such as parenting stress, confidence or relationship tension.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, addiction-related patterns and for building skills you can use between sessions. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to help people find motivation for change and to set achievable goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and will adjust methods as those goals evolve. Together you'll decide whether more reflective listening, short CBT exercises, or motivational techniques are the best next step.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or times when typing is easier. These options make therapy more flexible across different schedules and locations, helping people fit sessions into busy family life.
Questions people ask about Jake
What issues does Jake commonly help with?
Jake works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and depression.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centred approach that prioritises listening and respect, and complements this with cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when helpful.
What experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, including work in residential addiction settings and LGBT-focused counselling, and has supported survivors of sexual abuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jake holds BACP and works from the United Kingdom as a counsellor listed with that credential.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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