Jake Freedman, BACP
Psychodynamic therapist for trauma and addiction
- Trauma informed
- Addiction work
- Online sessions
About Jake Freedman
Jake Freedman is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a training background that includes an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy and a PGDip in the Philosophy of Mental Disorder, qualifications that reflect advanced study in therapeutic theory and clinical practice. He is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), professional bodies that indicate adherence to recognised standards of training and ethical practice.
Before completing his formal training, he spent seven years working in community-based mental health and addiction treatment services, gaining hands-on experience supporting people through complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Following qualification, he worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma, developing a deep understanding of how early adverse experiences can shape adult behaviour and inner life.
Since then, he has pursued extensive postqualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation and maintains a focused interest in depersonalisation and derealisation. He keeps up to date with relevant research and evolving best practice in these areas. His clinical work covers a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and career-related distress.
Working from a psychodynamic perspective, Jake helps people explore recurring themes and both conscious and unconscious patterns that influence how they relate to themselves and others. By attending together to the emotional experiences that shape those patterns, therapy aims to increase awareness and create opportunities for change.
Before completing his formal training, he spent seven years working in community-based mental health and addiction treatment services, gaining hands-on experience supporting people through complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Following qualification, he worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to people with histories of addiction and childhood trauma, developing a deep understanding of how early adverse experiences can shape adult behaviour and inner life.
Since then, he has pursued extensive postqualifying training in developmental trauma and dissociation and maintains a focused interest in depersonalisation and derealisation. He keeps up to date with relevant research and evolving best practice in these areas. His clinical work covers a broad range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and career-related distress.
Working from a psychodynamic perspective, Jake helps people explore recurring themes and both conscious and unconscious patterns that influence how they relate to themselves and others. By attending together to the emotional experiences that shape those patterns, therapy aims to increase awareness and create opportunities for change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCodependencyDissociationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jake Freedman have?
Jake Freedman has 7 years of experience.
Is Jake Freedman a registered therapist?
Yes, he holds these credentials: BACP. Registration details: .
In which languages does Jake Freedman provide therapy?
Jake Freedman provides therapy in English.
Where is Jake Freedman located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jake Freedman as my therapist?
You can work with Jake Freedman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jake Freedman work with international clients?
Yes, Jake Freedman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jake Freedman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Psychodynamic and Trauma-Focused Online Support
Psychodynamic therapy invites exploration of recurring themes, unconscious patterns and the ways early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. It helps people examine how they relate to themselves and others, and how those patterns may be limiting or protective, with the aim of bringing greater awareness and choice to everyday relationships and emotional responses.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the effects of traumatic experiences, including developmental trauma and dissociative reactions. This approach offers tools to process distressing memories and manage symptoms such as depersonalisation and derealisation, and is suited to people seeking relief from the long-term impact of abuse, assault or chronic early adversity.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work; the therapist and client collaborate to identify which methods best match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Jake uses assessment and ongoing dialogue to adapt the approach as progress unfolds.
Online therapy via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments. For many people the range of remote options improves access to consistent support while preserving the ability to engage in depth with registered professionals and therapists.