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Jake Hook, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

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Jake Hook offers direct, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by relationships, sexuality, identity and emotional distress. He aims to make the first steps easy to take and keeps sessions grounded and practical. Jake speaks plainly about concerns like anxiety, panic, addiction and anger, and focuses on helping people find coping strategies that fit their lives.

He uses a collaborative, relational approach. Conversations explore both current worries and the experiences that feed them.

Background and approach

Jake balances immediate tools for managing panic or cravings with deeper work on patterns such as attachment, shame or old scripts. Jake trained on a BACP-accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling at CPPD London and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Before qualifying he volunteered for more than five years with an LGBTQ+ helpline and other youth services, gaining a range of listening and support experience. In sessions he works at a pace the person prefers and adapts to individual needs.

He has experience supporting issues that include sexuality and sexual health, gender dysphoria, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional struggles such as depression, bipolar patterns and trauma. Jake also offers relationship-focused work aimed at improving communication and understanding between partners. His style is calm and exploratory, yet focused on real change.

People who want practical coping strategies alongside space to understand deeper patterns often find his way of working useful.

How Jake’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. In practice this means sessions centre on the client’s experience and goals, and the counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help clarify feelings and choices.

Existential Therapy looks at life questions such as meaning, responsibility and freedom. It can help when people face big life changes, midlife issues, or uncertainty about identity and purpose by encouraging honest reflection on values and priorities.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring patterns and early experiences that shape relationships and emotions. This approach supports gentle exploration of attachment styles, shame and long-held ways of coping so people can make different choices now.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jake will discuss what feels most helpful and blend elements from these approaches based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they set the pace and adjust the focus over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins or reflective moments, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family life while keeping the therapeutic relationship central.
What concerns does Jake work with?
He helps with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sexuality and sexual health, gender dysphoria, anger, eating concerns and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is relational and collaborative, combining immediate coping tools with exploration of underlying patterns using client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas.
How long has he been practising?
Jake has three years of professional experience since qualifying and he undertook more than five years of voluntary counselling work prior to graduation.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He completed a BACP-accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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