Jake Freedman, BACP

Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with specialist training in psychodynamic work and trauma-focused approaches. He is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, a taught master's degree that focuses on psychodynamic theory and clinical practice, and a Postgraduate Diploma in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder, a postgraduate qualification in theoretical issues related to mental health.

Before qualifying, he spent seven years working in community-based mental health and addiction treatment settings. That experience included a five-year role at an organisation providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma, which developed his understanding of how early adverse experiences can shape behaviour and emotional life in adulthood. Since qualifying he has completed extensive post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation and maintains a particular clinical interest in depersonalisation and derealisation, following current research and best practice in these areas.

Jake works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career problems, and compassion fatigue. He also offers focused work on attachment difficulties, codependency, dissociation, family of origin matters, guilt and shame, men's issues, narcissism, panic disorder, personality-related difficulties, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and social anxiety. His psychodynamic orientation emphasises exploring recurring relational patterns and the emotional experiences that sustain them, with the aim of making those patterns more available to change.

Psychodynamic and Trauma-Focused Care Online

Jake brings psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to remote therapy in ways that aim to deepen understanding and support recovery. Psychodynamic therapy explores recurring themes and patterns in how a person relates to themselves and others, helping to illuminate unconscious dynamics that influence relationships, work life, and coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic and adverse experiences, including developmental trauma and dissociation, offering strategies to reduce distress and process difficult memories so daily functioning can improve.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jake works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as understanding grows. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to address immediate concerns while also attending to deeper, longer-term change.

Online therapy with Jake is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access regardless of location or schedule. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and connect with licensed professionals from different places while focusing on practical and meaningful progress.