Jake McGee, BACP

Jake McGee is a UK-licensed therapist with five years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. He has worked in diverse settings including LGBT-focused counselling and addiction treatment in a residential treatment centre, and has experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse. Jake approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood.

His primary way of working is client-centred therapy - a humanistic approach that prioritises the client’s perspective and personal goals. He is also undertaking a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), so he may integrate practical CBT techniques into sessions when appropriate to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. Jake is registered with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting his commitment to professional standards.

Jake tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs, whether the focus is motivation, coping with stress and anxiety, grief, parenting, or intimacy-related concerns. He recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jake primarily uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s experience from their point of view and supporting their growth through empathic listening and non-judgemental guidance. This approach can be helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating personal identity concerns.

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques as part of his practice and is undertaking a Level 5 diploma in CBT. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and habits related to addiction.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Jake uses to support change in areas like substance use and lifestyle shifts. It helps people explore their own motivations and build commitment to goals in a collaborative, non-confrontational way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process - Jake works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists offer a range of techniques so the work reflects each person’s priorities.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity if circumstances change, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the client.