Counsellor profile
Jake McGee, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 393126
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Jake
Jake McGee is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people who want help with motivation, self-esteem, confidence and stress, and with those dealing with addictions, trauma, grief and anger.
He draws on Person-Centred Therapy as his main way of working and uses that to build practical, conversational sessions. Jake also integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques while completing a Level 5 diploma in CBT, and he uses goal-focused tools when useful.
His previous roles include counselling in LGBT-focused services and work in a residential addiction treatment centre. He has supported people affected by sexual abuse and has experience with process addictions such as gambling and problematic pornography use.
Sessions focus on clear, down-to-earth discussion and practical steps. Jake pays attention to motivation and decision-making, and uses motivational interviewing techniques when clients want help changing habits or stopping behaviours such as smoking or vaping.
People come for help with relationship and communication problems, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, or to manage anger and impulsivity. He also addresses issues around sexuality, HIV/AIDS, guilt and shame, and men’s issues.
To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jake blends Person-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to provide straightforward, practical sessions. Person-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the client, helping people talk through feelings about anger, relationships or loss. CBT techniques look at thinking and behaviour patterns and introduce simple exercises to test different responses and reduce unhelpful habits. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their readiness for change. That approach suits work on addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and changes in impulsive behaviour. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; Jake will discuss options and decide collaboratively based on your needs and goals. If you prefer online sessions, confirm which session formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so you can use a lunch break for a session. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly adapt these approaches to online settings to keep sessions practical and focused on real-life challenges.Areas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Jake works with a wide range of issues including addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship or communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He primarily uses Person-Centred Therapy, offering conversational, client-led sessions, and integrates practical CBT techniques as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience, including roles in LGBT-focused services and a residential addiction treatment centre.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.