Jake McGee

• Addictions
• CBT techniques
• LGBT focus

About Jake

Jake McGee works on addiction, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties using a person-centred way of working. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' professional experience.

He offers one-to-one counselling that focuses on the person's own perspective and priorities. Sessions are led by what the client brings, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify feelings and choices. Jake also uses some cognitive behavioural techniques as part of his practice while completing a Level 5 diploma in CBT.

His background includes work in an addiction residential treatment centre and work with LGBT clients. He has experience supporting people who have survived sexual abuse and those facing process addictions such as pornography or gambling. He also helps with issues like grief, anger, communication problems and difficulties related to sexuality and intimacy.

Jake works with people dealing with mood conditions and complex presentations, including depression, bipolar symptoms and compassion fatigue, and supports efforts such as smoking or vaping cessation. He also offers coaching-style input for career questions and motivation problems.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Jake uses person-centred and CBT approaches online

Jake works mainly in a person-centred way, which means sessions focus on the client's priorities and experience. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy involves noticing thought and behaviour patterns and trying small experiments to change them; these techniques can help with anxiety, low mood and some practical problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jake will discuss different methods together and decide what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice is revisited as therapy progresses so approaches can be adjusted.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, for example where lower bandwidth or a brief phone-based session is more practical.

Topics Jake lists

• Addictions
• LGBT
• Self-esteem
• Stress and 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 and AIDS
• Impulsivity
• Men's issues
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jake

Does he work with addiction problems?

Yes. He has experience in addiction therapy, including work in a residential treatment centre and with process addictions such as porn, exercise and gambling.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises person-centred counselling and also offers some cognitive behavioural therapy techniques while completing a Level 5 diploma in CBT.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages does he offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.