Dr. William Cook , BACP, NCPS

Dr. William Cook is a UK-based therapist with 18 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of mental health and relationship challenges. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, attachment difficulties, intimacy and relationship issues, and a range of neurodivergent presentations including ADHD and autism. He also offers focused support around grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family concerns, career stresses, and compassion fatigue.

His practice draws on an integrative toolkit, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches, and psychodynamic insights to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. This combination aims to provide practical coping strategies alongside deeper work on patterns, relationships, and emotional regulation. He offers Christian counselling on request and has experience working with LGBT clients, couples, and those navigating complex life transitions.

Dr. Cook has worked with organisations such as The Magdalene Project and Maundy Relief Counselling Service, and he is the author of four books on addiction. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials - BACP signifying membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS reflecting a recognised professional counselling qualification. He provides flexible online therapy hours for clients Monday to Friday and early mornings at weekends, and he is open to working with international clients in English, Spanish, and French.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Dr William Cook

Dr. Cook uses several established approaches to help clients make practical changes and deepen emotional understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues to build practical coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional responses and intimacy - it can help with attachment difficulties, relationship conflicts, and issues rooted in abandonment or adoption histories. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Cook collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then recommends or combines methods that best fit the person and the presenting concerns. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, while allowing continuity of care during life changes or when travel is limited.