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Dr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - CBT and relationship work
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- English Spanish French
About William
Dr William Cook is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has practised for 18 years in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. He speaks English, Spanish and French and accepts international clients.
He uses a practical blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused work and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and building everyday strategies to manage mood, relationships and coping. He also brings skills from dialectical behaviour work and emotion-focused approaches when they fit the problem.
People contact him for a wide range of issues such as grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue and career transitions. He also works with concerns linked to adoption, attachment, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. The aim is to identify small, repeatable steps clients can try between sessions.
Dr Cook uses a straightforward style. He helps set clear goals, practises concrete techniques in-session, and reviews progress regularly. He can include specialist topics like intimacy-related issues, BDSM and kink culture when relevant to the person’s goals.
Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session via the service interface. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr Cook commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based work alongside client-centred methods. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives practical tools for testing different responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how those patterns shape trust and intimacy; it can help with relationship or attachment-related concerns. Client-centred therapy offers a straightforward, person-focused way of listening and reflecting to clarify goals and priorities.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. He will discuss what you want to change and suggest methods that match your goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may adapt as you try techniques and review progress together.
The practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so it’s easier to keep appointments. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. When arranged, online sessions can be useful for shorter check-ins, calmer environments with less travel, or for people who need therapy across different time zones.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, plus related concerns such as grief, parenting strain and ADHD.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try concrete behavioural experiments. Sessions include practical exercises you can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical practice working in charities and community services and with individual clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients; check time differences when scheduling.
How are sessions billed?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.