Counsellor profile
Jake Hook, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 410225
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-centered work
- Explores attachment
- Practical coping skills
About Jake
Jake Hook is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with adults dealing with anger, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress and a range of related concerns. Sessions address immediate coping and longer-term patterns that keep problems repeating. He also supports people facing sexual health concerns, gender dysphoria and questions about sexuality and identity.
Jake trained on an advanced diploma in integrative humanistic counselling at CPPD London on a BACP-accredited course. He draws on a relational, client-led stance that pays attention to how people connect with others. That often means looking at attachment styles and old relationship scripts that influence present behaviour.
In conversation he blends practical coping skills with reflective work. This can involve finding strategies to manage panic or anger in the moment, and also tracing back to where those reactions began. The emphasis is on clear, ordinary language and steady conversation rather than technical jargon.
Jake spent over five years volunteering for the LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard and has worked with adults, young people and children in various settings. He also offers couples and relationship sessions aimed at improving communication and exploring difficult topics between partners.
As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he takes regular supervision and keeps up with continuing professional development. People who prefer direct, relational work and practical tools may find his approach straightforward and accessible.
How sessions work
How Jake’s approaches translate to online counselling
Jake uses client-centered work and psychodynamic and existential ideas in his practice. Client-centered work focuses on the client's experience and priorities, offering a space where the person leads the pace and topics. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns and past relationships to explain current reactions. Existential work considers meaning, choice and how people respond to life’s pressures and changes.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jake will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that suit the client's needs, and adjust as sessions progress. The focus is on practical steps alongside exploration so clients can see what helps between meetings.
The practical benefits of working online include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel requirements, which can make regular contact simpler. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals like Jake can adapt conversations to online settings and work with clients to find a rhythm that fits everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Jake works with anger, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and sexual health concerns among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a relational, client-centered approach with elements of psychodynamic and existential thinking, combining practical coping strategies with reflective work.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience and several years of volunteer counselling prior to qualification.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.