Jacob Mason

I work Monday - Friday, typically within the hours of 9am-7pm.

Availability can be discussed around working weekends or earlier/later for more irregular sessions.

We can work together to ensure you're supported in several ways.

I can hold space for you if, for example, you need to let your feelings out - perhaps you're working through grief, anger, worries, anxiety or a deep sadness?

Whatever feelings you may be holding, I can hold space for them and support you.

Perhaps you want to focus more on how to feel better?

I often look at "psychological tension" with clients, working together on expectations vs reality.

This effective method can empower clients to make changes in their lives. For example:

Expectations - perhaps you're too self-critical and we need to reflect on where this comes from and how to adjust this.

Reality - perhaps you're being treated unfairly in a relationship, by a boss, a co-parent etc and it would help to focus on boundaries.

Whatever the issue, we can explore it together in a safe, non-judgemental space.

I have been seeing clients for over four years now, working with mostly short term clients (typically 5/6 sessions), as well as some long term clients (sometimes spanning years).

I was first retained by LGBT foundation, where I developed my skills working with LGBT clients. I then worked for Mind/NHS, where I supported hundreds of NHS patients with a wide range of issues.

I now work as a self-employed therapist full time. You can expect professionalism, flexibility and knowledge around a wide range of issues.

Initial interest: I offer a free 15 minute phone call where we can discuss what you're thinking about having counselling for and answer any questions we may have about working together, such as what to expect from sessions.

First sessions are for talking - I understand that anyone who wants to start therapy will usually want to talk right away. Each session lasts for 50 minutes.

As I work full time as a psychotherapist, I am typically able to offer sessions to support you any weekday 9am-7pm. I can also potentially see client's outside of this (e.g. weekends) depending on my diary.

If you'd like to discuss a first session, please feel free to reach out and we can take a look on when might work best for you.

Caring, interested and on your side - I am a psychotherapist and counsellor that was retained by the charity LGBT Foundation, which contributed to my specialisation in working with LGBT clients.

Additionally, I also have experience of working for the charity, MIND, where I would support NHS patients and I have experience of working with clients from an EAP service.

These experiences have provided me with a wide scope of issues I can support with: anxiety, depression, stress, work stress, burnout, bereavement, trauma, LGBT specific issues and more.

I offer an initial free 15-minute consultation via telephone to establish what you’re looking for support and when we might like to arrange a session together.

All sessions are 50 minutes long.

Qualifications & Training

• Level 7 (Master’s degree) in Person-Centred Approach: Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology

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If you have any questions, please know it is safe to reach out to me and that we can discuss them together.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone/video call consultation, where you may wish to tell me a bit about yourself and what your goals are. You can also ask me any questions which you may have.

Please know there are no expectations around future support - there is no required commitment, just a friendly call to establish to help you.

You can contact me through the relevant boxes on this page. If for any reason you're unable to do so, my number is 07919346581 - it is safe to contact me here.