Jake Freedman, BACP

Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist who combines psychodynamic work with trauma-focused approaches. He holds an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English for people based domestically and internationally.

He draws on seven years of front-line experience in community mental health and addiction services. Much of his early work involved long-term therapy with people who had histories of childhood trauma and substance dependence. That time shaped his interest in how early experiences affect adult behaviour and relationships.

Since qualifying, he has undertaken extensive post-qualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation. He has a particular focus on depersonalisation and derealisation and keeps up to date with research and best practice in these areas. This informs how he structures longer-term trauma work.

In sessions he helps people notice repeating patterns in their relationships and daily life. He pays attention to both conscious thoughts and the feelings that sit beneath them. Jake aims to make those patterns clearer so people can try different ways of relating and feeling.

People can expect a thoughtful, reflective style that links past experience to present difficulties. He also works with immediate problems such as panic, grief, addictions and difficulties with intimacy. To start, users follow the site's matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work translate online

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. It involves talking about feelings and memories to notice where old habits still influence current choices. This approach can help when anxiety, depression or difficulties with intimacy keep resurfacing.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the impact of traumatic experiences and the symptoms that follow. It aims to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories and to support recovery from dissociation or depersonalisation and derealisation. This work often combines careful exploration of past events with practical ways to manage strong reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision can evolve as trust grows and new issues emerge.

The biography does not specify online session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many registered or accredited professionals adapt psychodynamic and trauma-focused work to remote sessions, while remaining attentive to pacing and the need for careful emotional support.