Jakana is a qualified and registered BACP therapist who has worked in the addiction treatment field since 2014. Before setting up her own private practice, she served as a Lead Therapist at a residential rehabilitation centre. Drawing on her own lived experience of addiction and ADHD and a BSC Degree in Psychology, she brings both expertise and compassionate insight to her work. Jakana is the group facilitator for Rehabs UK’s weekly online Family Talk and Recovery Support Group, where she provides ongoing education and guidance around trauma, co-dependency and recovery. Alongside her group work, she also delivers programmes such as Exploring Addiction, counselling, couples therapy and EMDR Trauma therapy. Jakana is an invaluable partner to Rehabs UK and supports clients and their families to navigate recovery and its challenges, enabling them to build healthier relationships.

Registered BACP Therapist: With a BSC Degree in Psychology 

Lived Experience: Personal recovery journey of addiction and management of diagnosed ADHD

Early Career: Previous counsellor at The Acorn Project that supports families in poverty before moving into a Lead therapist role at a residential treatment centre facilitating groups for both clients and their families

Areas of Expertise: Addiction, ADHD, Co-Dependency, Trauma, Couples Therapy, Stress and Anxiety

Therapist for Survivors in Transition: A charity that supports survivors of sexual violence

Group Facilitator: Online Group facilitator for Rehabs UK’s weekly Family Talk and Recovery Support Groups 

BSC Degree in Psychology 

BACP Registered Therapist

Accredited EMDR Practitioner

Trained IMAGO Couples Therapist