About Jacob
Jacob Mason is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and LGBT-related concerns. He also helps with issues such as self-esteem, motivation, relationship difficulties, and problems tied to work and life changes.
He uses a person-centred style that puts the client at the heart of the work. Sessions aim to be non-directive and non-judgemental so people can speak freely about what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Jacob focuses on helping people notice their own strengths and make choices that feel right for them. Jacob has three years of professional experience in the UK and holds BACP credentials. He draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions.
That means conversations tend to be practical, clear, and guided by the client’s priorities rather than a fixed programme. In a typical session Jacob listens, reflects, and helps set small, achievable steps when that would be useful. He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, gender dysphoria, and process addictions.
He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiving strain, or difficult career decisions. People who choose Jacob can expect a calm, steady presence and a collaborative approach. He encourages honest conversation about goals and what matters in day-to-day life.
If you are unsure whether his style fits your needs, it is straightforward to ask about his way of working before you book.
What Jacob works with
Everything Jacob lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jacob is listed here; the rest shows what else Jacob works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jacob lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jacob’s approaches work online and in conversation
Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own experience. The counsellor listens openly, reflects what is said, and offers space for the client to find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone wants to explore feelings, identity, or relationship concerns without being steered toward a specific plan.Solution-Focused Therapy narrows the conversation to practical steps and small changes. Sessions often focus on what is already working and build clear, achievable goals. This can help with stress, motivation, coping with life changes, and getting unstuck when problems feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob will help people choose whether to use longer exploratory conversations, brief goal-focused steps, or a mix of both. He decides this together with each person, based on their needs, preferences and what they want to achieve.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in around work hours, or avoiding travel time. It can also allow people to meet with a counsellor who understands LGBT-related concerns without needing to travel far. Registered or accredited professionals involved in online work aim to make sessions clear, structured and useful for everyday problems.
Questions people ask about Jacob
What kinds of concerns does Jacob help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and LGBT-related issues, plus a range of additional focuses like addiction-related behaviours and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred, non-directive way and uses solution-focused conversations to set practical steps when helpful.
What experience does Jacob bring?
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and brings that background into sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jacob is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people in the United Kingdom.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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