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Jake McGee, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - addiction and self-esteem support
See online therapy options- Person centred
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Jake
Jake McGee is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of professional experience. He helps people with motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and supports those facing addiction and recovery challenges. He also has experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and with LGBT-focused counselling.
Jake works from a person-centred approach and uses that as his main way of meeting people. He aims to listen and reflect what someone is trying to say so they can find their own solutions. That approach is practical and straightforward in session - the focus is on what a person wants to change and how to move toward that.
Jake is also studying a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so he may offer some CBT techniques alongside person-centred work. Those techniques can include noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses in everyday situations. He also uses motivational interviewing ideas when people want help with change and recovery from addictive behaviours.
His background includes work in a residential treatment centre for addiction and counselling focused on LGBT clients. He has supported people after sexual abuse and with issues such as grief, anger, relationship strain and work stress. Jake aims to make sessions practical, with small steps and clear options to try between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and Jake works with people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and exact arrangements via the platform's booking flow.
How Jake combines structured approaches in online work
Jake commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and person-centred methods in his work. CBT techniques focus on noticing patterns of thinking and trying small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood and address unhelpful habits. Person-centred therapy emphasises listening, reflection and helping the client identify their own priorities and next steps.He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people who want to change addictive behaviours or break habits. That approach uses short, focused conversations to clarify motivation and plan concrete steps toward change. Together these methods give practical tools and a collaborative way of deciding what to try next.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jake will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adjusting plans as needed. The emphasis is on small, testable changes and on agreeing clear actions between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a working week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to continue work with a therapist while living in a different country from the UK.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people with addictions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He is studying a Level 5 diploma in CBT and may offer CBT techniques such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours alongside person-centred work.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience and has worked in a residential treatment centre supporting addiction recovery and in LGBT-focused counselling settings.
What credentials and location are shown?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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