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Lee Freeman

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Lee FreemanBACP

Practical support for trauma and relationships

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  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Trauma-informed care
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Collaborative approach

About Lee

Lee Freeman is a UK-based psychotherapist with five years of experience supporting adults. He works online with people who have been affected by trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult relationships. Lee aims to make getting help straightforward and approachable for someone already feeling overwhelmed.

He focuses on understanding how past events shape current feelings and behaviour. That might mean talking through painful memories, looking at how relationships leave patterns, or learning ways to calm intense emotions. Sessions move at the clients pace and centre on practical steps as well as understanding.

Lee uses a mix of client-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. He also draws on trauma-focused work and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

People who come to see him often want clearer boundaries, steadier emotions, and better ways to handle conflict or loss. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, grief, addictions, body image and parenting strains. Sessions are collaborative - the clients goals guide the focus.

If you feel unsure about starting, Lee encourages beginning with whatever feels manageable. He helps people make sense of hard experiences and build day-to-day skills to cope. The emphasis is on gradual change and practical tools rather than quick fixes.

How Lee uses his approaches in online work

Lee blends client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused approaches. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following your priorities, helping you feel understood and able to set the agenda. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps you try small changes to unhelpful thinking patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides tools to manage reactions tied to painful memories and supports building emotional regulation skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lee works collaboratively to identify which methods fit your goals and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and adapts the work as you go, so therapy stays relevant to day-to-day needs.

The biography indicates his practice is online, so please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep sessions brief when that suits them or avoid being on camera if they prefer. Discussing practical arrangements early helps shape a plan that works with your routine.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 404732

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, body image and parenting strains.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

His style is warm, grounded and collaborative, offering a supportive space where clients set the pace and practical steps are explored alongside understanding.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of experience working as a psychotherapist, supporting adults with trauma, complex relational issues and mood concerns.

What credential does the therapist hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; check time zones when arranging appointments.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography notes his work is conducted online; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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