Dr. William Cook
Experienced counsellor for complex life challenges
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About
Dr. William Cook is a licensed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a broad range of difficulties. He works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem difficulties, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
He offers tailored support for neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and Autism, and provides coaching and assistance for compassion fatigue. Dr. Cook also has experience supporting the LGBT+ community and works with couples and families. Christian counselling is available on request.
Across his career he has worked with people from many backgrounds through organisations such as The Magdalene Project and Maundy Relief Counselling Service. In addition to clinical work, he has written four books on addiction and advocates for mental health education.
Outside of therapy he enjoys spending time with his family, keeping active, and connecting with nature, which he says help him stay grounded. He is a member of the professional bodies MBACP and MNCPS.
Dr. Cook offers flexible online therapy sessions to make it easier to prioritise mental health. Availability is Monday to Friday - early morning to evening, and Saturday and Sunday - early morning, afternoons and evenings.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish, French
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Intimacy-related issues, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #398750 exp 2026-11-09 • NCPS #NCS23-03761 exp 2026-08-21
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can really help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person work for most cases.
A major benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the mode of contact that fits their life, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This makes it easier to access support without rearranging a full day around an appointment.
Each therapist offering online sessions is a licensed professional, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is needed. For many people, the combination of proven therapeutic approaches and the convenience of remote sessions makes online therapy a practical and effective option.
How much experience does Dr. William Cook have?
Dr. William Cook has 18 years of experience in providing therapy services.
In which languages does Dr. William Cook provide therapy?
Dr. William Cook provides therapy in English, Spanish, French.
Where is Dr. William Cook located?
Dr. William Cook is located in United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. William Cook as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. William Cook through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Dr. William Cook work with international clients?
Dr. William Cook does work 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 canceled 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.