Dr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS

Dr. William Cook combines nearly two decades of practice with a clear focus on everyday problems. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works in English, Spanish and French. His style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people untangle stress, anxiety, addiction and grief so they can move forward. He uses approaches drawn from attachment work, client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and emotion-focused methods. Sessions usually mix practical strategies with attention to emotions and relationship patterns. That means setting small, manageable goals and practising new ways of coping between meetings. Dr. Cook has broad experience across many concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, chronic illness and caring responsibilities, grief, bipolar mood challenges, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. He also works with people who want coaching to manage life changes or career stress. He has supported neurodivergent people, those affected by trauma and people in the LGBT community, and has offered Christian counselling on request. He has worked with charities and voluntary services and has written on addiction and mental health education. Practical matters are straightforward: sessions are organised via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability. If you need clarity about specific session formats, check before booking.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears or repeated relationship problems to notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathetic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions and regain confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you prefer online sessions, check the available formats before booking to confirm what is currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments across time zones for international clients. Talk through practicalities with the counsellor so sessions match your daily routine and goals.