Jake McGee
Person-centred counsellor using practical strategies
About Jake
Jake McGee uses a person-centred approach to make therapy straightforward and approachable. He explains things plainly and focuses on what matters to the person in front of him. Jake has five years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which he lists as his credential.
He aims to build a respectful, compassionate space where people feel heard. Jake offers practical help for issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
He has worked in settings including residential addiction treatment and has experience supporting people affected by sexual abuse. He also focuses on concerns around relationships, intimacy, parenting strain, grief and stress. Alongside person-centred work, Jake is completing a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so he uses some CBT techniques when appropriate.
He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help people find realistic next steps. Trauma-focused methods inform his work with people affected by past abuse. Sessions are structured to meet individual needs, with the therapist and client agreeing goals and the pace of change.
Conversations are tailored so practical skills and immediate strategies appear early when helpful. Jake emphasises respect, sensitivity and a non-judgemental attitude throughout the process. He provides sessions in English and accepts international clients.
People can expect a clear, collaborative process that balances listening with action. Jake encourages anyone taking the first step to see that choice as meaningful and brave.
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Sessions & fees
How Jake blends person-centred and practical online therapy
Jake mainly uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions begin with listening and understanding each person's priorities. The focus is on the individual's experience, and work proceeds at a pace they find manageable. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.He also applies cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression and managing stress because it encourages clear, practical steps that can change how someone feels. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to support decisions about addictive behaviours or health goals.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences, adjusting as work progresses. This collaborative stance helps people see what feels useful and what can be changed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility. Video suits deeper conversational work, phone can be quicker and needs less bandwidth, and messaging allows short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or caring commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and connection.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
