Jake Hook, BACP
Integrative counsellor for relationships and sexuality
- LGBT and sexuality
- Couples and relationships
- Anxiety and trauma
About Jake Hook
Jake Hook is an integrative humanistic counsellor who trained at CPPD London on a BACP-accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling. Based in the United Kingdom, he combines relational and creative methods to help people process hurt, pain and trauma while building practical coping strategies for challenges in the present.
He works in a collaborative way, balancing solution-focused techniques for symptoms such as panic and anxiety with careful exploration of underlying causes. His background includes more than five years volunteering with the LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard and with the charity Talkzone, supporting children, young people and adults through a range of difficulties.
In practice he guides individuals and couples to examine old relational scripts and attachment patterns, aiming either for change or for greater acceptance where appropriate. He provides support for a broad range of concerns, including LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anger, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and self-esteem concerns, career matters and bipolar disorder. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, BDSM and kink, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS related concerns, men’s issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, sexual health and dysfunction, sexual assault and abuse, and sex addiction.
As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he adheres to its ethical framework, participates in regular supervision and continues professional development through ongoing CPD studies.
He works in a collaborative way, balancing solution-focused techniques for symptoms such as panic and anxiety with careful exploration of underlying causes. His background includes more than five years volunteering with the LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard and with the charity Talkzone, supporting children, young people and adults through a range of difficulties.
In practice he guides individuals and couples to examine old relational scripts and attachment patterns, aiming either for change or for greater acceptance where appropriate. He provides support for a broad range of concerns, including LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anger, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and self-esteem concerns, career matters and bipolar disorder. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, BDSM and kink, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS related concerns, men’s issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, sexual health and dysfunction, sexual assault and abuse, and sex addiction.
As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he adheres to its ethical framework, participates in regular supervision and continues professional development through ongoing CPD studies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jake Hook have?
Jake Hook has 3 years of experience.
Is Jake Hook a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Jake Hook provide therapy?
Jake Hook provides therapy in English.
Where is Jake Hook located?
Jake Hook is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jake Hook as my therapist?
You can work with Jake Hook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jake Hook work with international clients?
Jake Hook does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jake Hook 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a collaborative, non-directive relationship where the therapist offers empathy and acceptance to help clients explore their own values, feelings and goals - it is often helpful for building self-esteem, working through identity questions and improving relationships.Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, early relationships and unconscious patterns influence current thoughts and behaviours; this approach can be useful for understanding recurring relationship difficulties, attachment issues and patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood.
Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice and responsibility, supporting people facing life transitions, questions about purpose, or struggles with guilt and shame by clarifying values and creating a more authentic way of living.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jake works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the pace and style of work accordingly so clients feel involved in planning their therapy.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options support continuity of care and provide multiple ways to communicate so people can choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.