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Jay Cook, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Jay
Jay Cook is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, addiction and challenges around self-esteem and motivation. He also supports people facing parenting difficulties, intimacy worries, career uncertainty and ADHD-related struggles.
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful habits. He also draws on attachment-based work and person-centred ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on clear steps and small exercises to try between meetings.
Jay has worked with clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and with people living in different countries. That experience informs how he adapts language, examples and pace to fit each person. He aims for straightforward conversations rather than clinical jargon.
Typical sessions start with a brief check-in, a look at what’s most pressing, and then agree on a small set of practical tasks and techniques to try. Over time the work looks at patterns in thinking and behaviour and tests new ways of responding to stress and triggers.
People who choose to work with him should expect a collaborative, step-by-step approach that balances short-term coping strategies with longer-term thinking about relationships and life choices.
How Jay uses structured therapy approaches online
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practising new responses.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while acting in line with personal values. It helps when people feel stuck or unsure about direction, and supports building consistent habits around what matters to them.
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. It can be useful for intimacy problems, communication difficulties and recurring relationship patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jay will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets the therapist use digital worksheets and practice exercises between meetings to support progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT matters, addiction, low self-esteem and related issues like parenting and career changes.
How does Jay use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours through short exercises and homework between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of counselling experience and has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and different countries.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients and has experience working with people across the globe.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.