- Practical coping tools
- Attachment and relationships
- Works in three languages
About William
Dr. William Cook is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who supports people through anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship struggles. He works with clients facing trauma, intimacy-related concerns and attachment difficulties. He also helps people with ADHD and neurodivergent traits and supports LGBT clients. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English, Spanish and French.
William uses a mix of practical techniques and listening-based therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday tools. He will talk through unhelpful patterns and help people develop coping strategies that fit daily life. Expect a straightforward and calm approach that balances self-understanding with skills to manage stress and emotions.
His background includes work with community organisations and counselling services. That experience shapes his focus on real-world problems like parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges and career pressure. He has also written on addiction and speaks about mental health education.
William is registered with BACP and NCPS, as shown in his credentials. He combines approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to meet different needs. He adapts the way he works to each person rather than using a fixed method.
People come to him for issues including grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood management and coping with life changes. He also offers Christian counselling on request and is comfortable supporting those exploring sexual expression and kink within therapy.
To begin, he asks people to identify goals and then builds a plan together. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to what feels manageable for the individual.
William uses a mix of practical techniques and listening-based therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday tools. He will talk through unhelpful patterns and help people develop coping strategies that fit daily life. Expect a straightforward and calm approach that balances self-understanding with skills to manage stress and emotions.
His background includes work with community organisations and counselling services. That experience shapes his focus on real-world problems like parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges and career pressure. He has also written on addiction and speaks about mental health education.
William is registered with BACP and NCPS, as shown in his credentials. He combines approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to meet different needs. He adapts the way he works to each person rather than using a fixed method.
People come to him for issues including grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood management and coping with life changes. He also offers Christian counselling on request and is comfortable supporting those exploring sexual expression and kink within therapy.
To begin, he asks people to identify goals and then builds a plan together. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to what feels manageable for the individual.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape expectations and trust. It helps when closeness, jealousy or fear of abandonment affect how someone connects with others. Client-centred therapy emphasises being listened to without judgement and helps people find their own solutions by exploring what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and builds practical skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses to match what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can be helpful when a quieter space or less screen time is preferable. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like CBT or attachment-focused conversations to work well at distance, while keeping sessions practical and focused on everyday improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment 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 issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression and issues such as grief, parenting strain and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines listening-based, goal-focused work with practical techniques. Sessions mix reflection about patterns with hands-on strategies to manage emotions and behaviour.
How long has he been practising?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in counselling and community services, including work with organisations that support vulnerable people.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French to support a broader range of clients.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.