- Practical coping tools
- Relational exploration
- Sexuality and kink aware
About Jake
Jake Hook is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He offers a calm, straightforward way of talking that helps people manage anxiety, anger and relationship worries. Jake aims to make therapy feel practical so people can use what they learn day to day.
He draws on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person. That means Jake listens closely to what matters to you, looks at how your past affects you now, and helps you find meaning and choices in difficult situations. Sessions often include looking at attachment patterns, communication habits and coping strategies.
Jake trained on an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling that was accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has three years of professional experience and previously volunteered for over five years with an LGBTQ+ helpline called Switchboard and with the charity Talkzone.
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, sexuality and gender dysphoria, sexual health and relationship concerns, addiction, eating issues, low self-esteem and life changes. He also offers relationship work and supports conversations about non-monogamy, kink and intimacy when people bring those topics into therapy.
In sessions Jake aims to move at a pace the client can handle. He uses reflective listening, gentle exploration and practical coping tools so people can start to notice small changes between meetings.
How Jake’s approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your experience and offering non-judgemental listening. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to explore feelings like shame, anxiety or confusion.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. This approach can help when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone is questioning identity, purpose or relationships.
Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to early relationships and recurring patterns. This can make sense of why certain reactions keep happening and open routes to change over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jake will work collaboratively to match the style to your needs, goals and preferences. He aims to involve you in decisions about pace, focus and practical tools so the work fits your life.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions around work or family commitments. It can make attendance simpler when travel is difficult or when a shorter check-in is needed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jake help with?
He supports people with anxiety, stress, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions and eating issues. He also works with relationship and intimacy matters, sexuality, gender dysphoria and men’s wellbeing topics.
What is Jake’s therapy style like?
He uses client-centred listening alongside existential and psychodynamic ideas. The work mixes understanding past patterns with practical coping strategies for the present.
How much experience does he have?
Jake has three years of professional experience and prior voluntary counselling work with Switchboard and Talkzone.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jake is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Jake?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.