- Collaborative approach
- Values-focused work
- International clients
About Jay
Jay Cook is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. Jay also helps those dealing with addiction, self-esteem struggles, parenting pressures and intimacy-related issues.
Jay uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style in sessions. He aims to make conversations straightforward and practical. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters most to them.
His practice draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Jay adapts these methods to each person’s situation rather than following a single formula. He helps people build small, manageable skills and clearer ways to notice their values and priorities.
He has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and with international clients. That experience informs his flexible way of working and respect for different life stories. Jay uses his NCPS credential as part of his professional identity.
People often come to him for help with coping with life changes, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, family and communication problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around commitment and codependency. He encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change.
Jay uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style in sessions. He aims to make conversations straightforward and practical. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters most to them.
His practice draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Jay adapts these methods to each person’s situation rather than following a single formula. He helps people build small, manageable skills and clearer ways to notice their values and priorities.
He has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and with international clients. That experience informs his flexible way of working and respect for different life stories. Jay uses his NCPS credential as part of his professional identity.
People often come to him for help with coping with life changes, career stress, ADHD-related challenges, family and communication problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around commitment and codependency. He encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change.
Approaches that translate well to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and decisions about relationships and life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and replace them with practical skills for mood and anxiety problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of connecting; it can help with intimacy-related worries and communication difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jay treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods fit your goals and preferences. Together you can try ideas, review what helps and adjust the focus as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling useful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time and make follow-up check-ins easier. Some formats also make it simpler to have a shorter catch-up during a break or to avoid being on camera when that feels better. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor pacing and homework to suit day-to-day life and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment 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 issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jay commonly address?
Jay supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus a wide range of related concerns such as self-esteem, parenting pressures and coping with life changes.
What is Jay's therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that focuses on practical skills and values-based choices. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful.
What experience does Jay have?
Jay has five years of professional experience working with people from varied cultural backgrounds and with international clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jay uses the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Jay?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jay?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.