Jake McGee , BACP

Jake McGee is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of professional experience and BACP membership, indicating affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He focuses on helping people regain motivation, strengthen self-esteem, and build confidence, drawing on past work in LGBT-focused counselling and addiction therapy in a residential treatment centre. He has also supported survivors of sexual abuse.

His primary way of working is client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and tailoring the pace and direction of sessions to each person's experience. He is currently completing a Level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so clients may also encounter CBT-informed techniques alongside a person-centered approach. Jake works with a wide range of concerns, including addictions and process addictions, anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career questions, ADHD, anger, and issues related to sexuality and self-love.

Jake aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and to shape conversation and treatment plans to meet individual needs. He encourages anyone who is ready to take the first step toward therapy and offers supportive guidance throughout the process.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathic understanding and acceptance. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and working through relationship or intimacy concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and managing addictive or impulsive behaviours, and Jake integrates CBT-informed strategies as part of his ongoing training.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jake collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods accordingly so the plan fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who live far from in-person services. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most accessible. Licensed professionals can provide consistent, ongoing support across these different formats, making it easier to maintain momentum and progress over time.