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- LGBT issues
- Relationship work
- Anxiety and trauma
About Jake
Jake Hook is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, anxiety, trauma and a broad range of sexuality and sexual-health topics.
Jake works in a relational, humanistic way. He aims to balance short-term coping strategies with looking at what has led to current difficulties. Sessions tend to include practical tools for panic and anxiety alongside conversations about attachment styles and past experiences that influence behaviour.
He spent several years as a volunteer counsellor for the LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard and with the Talkzone charity. That background informs his work with sexuality, gender dysphoria and sexual-health concerns. He also works with people facing addictions, eating issues, bipolar challenges and stress related to career or life changes.
Jake describes his approach as collaborative and creative. He draws on Client-Centred, Existential and Psychodynamic ideas to help people understand their patterns and find ways to cope or change. He emphasises exploring guilt, shame, trust and attachment in clear, direct conversation.
He offers relationship and couples therapy and aims to facilitate honest communication between partners. As a member of the BACP he follows that professional framework and takes part in ongoing professional development and supervision.
To start, users are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service's online booking flow.
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How his approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to create a collaborative relationship where the client leads the pace and topics. This approach can help with self-esteem, identity and relationship difficulties by valuing the client's perspective.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It can be useful for people facing midlife questions, life purpose concerns, or major life changes by clarifying personal values and options.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that come from past relationships and attachment styles. It supports understanding of recurring behaviour, guilt, shame and trust issues that show up in current relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to use and how to combine them. This is a collaborative process that can change as you progress.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals offer online work that mirrors in-person therapy through focused conversation, practical coping strategies and reflective exploration.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT and sexuality concerns, anxiety, trauma, addictions and related areas listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises in a relational, humanistic way using Client-Centred, Existential and Psychodynamic approaches to combine coping strategies with exploration of underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' professional experience and previously volunteered for over five years with the LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard and with Talkzone.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions organised and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the booking flow for specific pricing information.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.