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- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-focused approach
- Depersonalisation focus
About Jake
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years' experience. He works mainly with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related difficulties using psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Freedman trained to MSc level in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds a PGDip in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder. Before qualifying he spent seven years in community mental health and addiction treatment settings, and then five years providing long-term psychotherapy for people with histories of childhood trauma and addiction. That work informed his focus on how early adversity affects behaviour and emotional life.
He has undertaken post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation, and pays particular attention to depersonalisation and derealisation. He follows contemporary research and practice in trauma work to inform his way of working. In sessions he tracks patterns from early life that keep repeating in relationships and behaviour.
Psychodynamic work here involves looking at recurring themes and both conscious and unconscious patterns. That can include how someone relates to themselves, to others, and to addictive processes. The aim is to bring these patterns into awareness so they can be worked with and changed.
Trauma-focused work addresses the emotional and behavioural impacts of past harm. He combines exploration of early experiences with techniques developed for trauma to help people reduce the hold those experiences have on everyday life. Practical pacing and attention to symptoms like dissociation are part of this approach.
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How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work translates to online sessions
Psychodynamic therapy examines recurring patterns in how someone relates to themselves and others. In brief, sessions look at themes that repeat in relationships and daily life and aim to make those patterns clearer so they can be changed. This can help with worries that show up again and again, such as attachment issues or problematic coping behaviours.Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the direct effects of past harm. It involves addressing memories, emotional reactions and symptoms like dissociation in a paced way. This approach is used for difficulties arising from childhood trauma, sexual assault, post-traumatic stress and related problems such as depersonalisation and derealisation.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. That process can include trying different techniques and checking how they land for you.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows consistent contact with a registered professional even when in-person sessions are difficult to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, addictions, grief and a range of related difficulties such as anger and low self-esteem.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He practises psychodynamic therapy and trauma-focused therapy. These approaches focus on recurring relationship patterns and the effects of past harm on present life.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience, including five years providing long-term psychotherapy for people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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