BACP, NCPS
Dr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
Therapist in the UK
William is a BACP, NCPS therapist in the UK.
- 18+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
- Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About William
Dr. William Cook is a UK-based counsellor with 18 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and neurodivergent needs such as ADHD and autism. He combines practical strategies and empathic listening to help people reduce distress, strengthen relationships, and rebuild a sense of balance in everyday life.
He draws on an integrative toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). This allows him to tailor sessions to each person, offering both skills-based techniques and deeper emotional work depending on what is most helpful. He is registered with professional counselling and psychotherapy bodies and holds the credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate his membership of recognised industry organisations.
Dr. Cook has substantial experience supporting the LGBT community, working with couples, and assisting people through major life transitions. He also offers Christian counselling on request and has worked with organisations such as The Magdalene Project and Maundy Relief Counselling Service. In addition to counselling practice, he has authored four books on addiction and advocates for wider mental health education.
Sessions are offered flexibly online with weekday availability from early morning to evening and early morning sessions at weekends. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
He draws on an integrative toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). This allows him to tailor sessions to each person, offering both skills-based techniques and deeper emotional work depending on what is most helpful. He is registered with professional counselling and psychotherapy bodies and holds the credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate his membership of recognised industry organisations.
Dr. Cook has substantial experience supporting the LGBT community, working with couples, and assisting people through major life transitions. He also offers Christian counselling on request and has worked with organisations such as The Magdalene Project and Maundy Relief Counselling Service. In addition to counselling practice, he has authored four books on addiction and advocates for wider mental health education.
Sessions are offered flexibly online with weekday availability from early morning to evening and early morning sessions at weekends. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
Areas of expertise
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepressionLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflicts
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GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
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Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger Syndrome
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Avoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Dr. William Cook draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings of safety and trust; it can help people improve connection and resolve attachment-related difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, empathetic therapeutic relationship and supports clients in finding their own solutions to struggles such as low self-esteem or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the most suitable approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Cook discusses goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and adapts methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility around work, family commitments, and location. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access skilled registered professionals from different places, and select the style of contact that feels most manageable and effective for the client.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Dr. William Cook have?
Dr. William Cook has 18 years of experience.
Is Dr. William Cook a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS.
In which languages does Dr. William Cook provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Spanish, and French.
Where is Dr. William Cook located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. William Cook as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. William Cook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. William Cook work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. William Cook works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. William Cook cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.