- Thoughts and habits
- Relationship focus
- Practical tools
About William
Dr. William Cook is a counsellor with 18 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with mood difficulties, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting strain.
He uses straightforward, practical work in session. That includes talking through what is happening now, spotting patterns in thoughts and everyday habits, and trying small experiments to change unhelpful routines. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer steps they can use between meetings.
William combines several approaches to suit each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to target thinking patterns, Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and client-centred listening to make space for what matters most to the individual. He also uses elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.
His practice includes support for grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and complex histories such as abandonment or adoption and foster care. He has experience supporting neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism, and works with issues around sexuality and kink communities.
Outside clinical work he has written on addiction and has worked with voluntary organisations. He offers sessions in English, Spanish and French, and accepts international clients. To start, people use the platform Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions.
He uses straightforward, practical work in session. That includes talking through what is happening now, spotting patterns in thoughts and everyday habits, and trying small experiments to change unhelpful routines. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer steps they can use between meetings.
William combines several approaches to suit each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to target thinking patterns, Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and client-centred listening to make space for what matters most to the individual. He also uses elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.
His practice includes support for grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and complex histories such as abandonment or adoption and foster care. He has experience supporting neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism, and works with issues around sexuality and kink communities.
Outside clinical work he has written on addiction and has worked with voluntary organisations. He offers sessions in English, Spanish and French, and accepts international clients. To start, people use the platform Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions.
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
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Online approaches that focus on thought and relationships
Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and trust. It helps when relationship patterns, insecurity or repeated breakups are a core concern. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thinking patterns and try practical steps to change unhelpful habits and moods. It is often used for anxiety, depression and everyday stress.Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will agree on a plan that may draw on attachment ideas, CBT techniques or client-centred listening depending on what fits best.
The biography notes flexible online therapy, so check the current session options before booking to confirm formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so meetings can happen from different locations. It can also allow people to use video, phone or messaging when those specific options are offered, depending on what the therapist supports. Online sessions aim to deliver focused, practical work that can be practised between meetings and adjusted as needs change.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
William works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on thoughts and everyday habits, blending talking, skill practise and small experiments between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working in the UK and with voluntary organisations, and has written on addiction and mental health topics.
What credentials and location are listed?
His credentials are BACP and NCPS and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography references flexible online sessions; please confirm the current session options when booking to be sure of the formats offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.