Dr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
Dr. William Cook is a counsellor with 18 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He offers practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety,
About William
Dr. William Cook is a counsellor with 18 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He offers practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship struggles.
He speaks English, Spanish and French and accepts international clients for online work. William uses approaches that focus on relationships and emotions alongside practical strategies. Sessions are aimed at making changes that feel manageable.
People can expect help with sleep, eating, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
He also supports people with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grieving and compassion fatigue. There is experience with ADHD, bipolar and complex co-morbidity, plus added focus on adoption and foster care, attachment issues and caring for people with chronic illness or cancer. His background includes work with community organisations and writing about addiction and mental health.
Credentials include BACP and NCPS which are noted as professional registrations. This mix of clinical work and advocacy shapes a broad view of common life problems. Therapy sessions are collaborative and aim to identify clear goals.
William combines empathetic listening with tools drawn from different approaches so people can try techniques between appointments. The practical emphasis is on small, steady steps toward greater stability and well-being.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398750 | November 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS23-03761 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What William works with
Everything William lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches William lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right way of working is something to decide together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try approaches that match those needs in a collaborative way. That helps tailor sessions so people get practical tools and emotional support that suit them.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and body language cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief reflections, notes between sessions or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people access consistent support from different locations and at times that work with their schedule.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and many other life challenges listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends relational and emotion-focused ways of working with practical, skills-based techniques so sessions are both reflective and action-oriented.
How long has he been practising?
He has 18 years of experience working in counselling and mental health services and has also written about addiction and mental health topics.
Which credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French for both domestic and international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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