As a licensed counselor in the UK with eight years of clinical experience, I bring a wealth of expertise to our counseling journey. My journey in the counseling field began in 2004 when I embarked on training at United Churches Healing Ministry in Huddersfield, England. Throughout my career, I have engaged in clinical practice at reputable institutions such as The Magdalene Project in Bacup, Lancashire, and Maundy Relief Counselling Service in Accrington. Following my qualification as a counselor, I remained committed to both services as a core counselor until 2013.
I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including the LGBT community and couples. Additionally, for those seeking faith-based support, I offer Christian counseling, integrating spiritual principles with therapeutic practices to provide a compassionate and holistic approach.
In addition to my clinical work, I am passionate about advocacy and education surrounding addiction. During a sabbatical, I authored and published four books on addiction while simultaneously serving as a voluntary administrator for the Facebook group Partners of Alcoholics.
My counseling approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered techniques, psychodynamic insight, and Transactional Analysis. I firmly believe in your autonomy and strengths as the expert of your own narrative. Together, we can navigate challenges and embark on a journey towards fulfillment and happiness.
I am British; however, I also offer sessions in Spanish and French. With a degree in languages, professional interpreting qualifications, and over 35 years of experience as a linguist, I am dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible counseling services.
In the past year, I've had the privilege of assisting 400 clients from all over the world on their journey towards well-being and personal growth. It's been incredibly rewarding to witness their progress and resilience, and I look forward to continuing to support individuals globally in reaching their therapeutic goals.
Specialized Services
Trauma Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Relationship Counseling
Christian Counseling
LGBT Counseling
Professional Affiliations and Recognitions
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
My therapy hours are as follows:
For video and phone sessions:
Monday to Wednesday: 5am to 9pm
Thursday to Friday: 5am to 7:15am, 12pm to 1:30pm, 7:30pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 5am to 7:15am
Live chat sessions are available upon request outside of my scheduled hours, after 9pm and on weekends.
Additional areas of focus: 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, 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, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, 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 Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous 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, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS23-03761
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #398750
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. William Cook. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Cook has been a great companion in complicated situations. He has a lot of experience, is very empathetic and knows how to listen. He gives you the necessary tools to understand the root of the problem and provide the best solution. I am very grateful so far and happy to continue taking his therapy.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with William for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Cook is a highly professional therapist who helps you delve into the emotional outlets you need, without pain or fear. With Dr. Cook, I felt heard, respected, and well-guided. Without a doubt, the best therapist I have ever met. Thank you, Dr. Cook.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Cook listens from a non-judgemental perspective and is sensitive to the complex feelings involved. He never involves himself in the decision making and pushes any agenda, rather he encourages me to practise having clarity of thought. He’s someone I feel comfortable sharing secrets and hidden thoughts and expect a mindful discussion.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with William for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Great listener and supportive, also provided tools and exercises to help me cope with my situation.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
I had 2 sessions with Dr cook and felt safe since the first minutes of exchange. He managed to catch my primary concerns very quickly and accurately after only one session and we deep dived in one of them during the second one, which made me realise so much. I am thankful for his time and kindness towards my person, and to his advices.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with William for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue