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Dr. William Cook, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

William is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with William. View 20 reviews
Great news, William is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English, Spanish, and French
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Dr Cook its a good profesional and listener. I Like the modules plan

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Cook is a very good therapist. He is an excellent listener and knows exactly what to say and when to say it. He also exudes confidence which made it easier for me to open up.

Reviewed November 2024

More about William

  • 10 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP, NCPS

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.

Specialties

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 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 counseling 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 Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment 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

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 398750 · Expires November 2025
  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS23-03761 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. William Cook

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Empathetic Grateful Helping Professional Support Supportive The best Caring

Dr Cook its a good profesional and listener. I Like the modules plan

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Cook is a very good therapist. He is an excellent listener and knows exactly what to say and when to say it. He also exudes confidence which made it easier for me to open up.

Reviewed November 2024

Un gran profesional.

Reviewed September 2024

Great empathy and listening skills. Really kind and has a lot of resources to propose to help, it’s really helpful for therapy.

Reviewed September 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

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.

Reviewed July 2024

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Reviewed July 2024

Great listener and supportive, also provided tools and exercises to help me cope with my situation.

Reviewed July 2024

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.

Reviewed June 2024

Dr. Cook has a great capacity of understanding and empathy, allowing the work together to progress in a fast manner, I am grateful for the well-being these exchanges create.

Reviewed March 2024

My sessions with Dr. Cook have honestly been life changing. He’s truly a professional at his job and has been helping me to become the version of myself that I've always dreamed of. I truly feel heard when I speak to him, he genuinely understands and gives supportive, creative and challenging advice that breaks my views of what think is possible. He’s been helping me process the trauma of multiple deaths, abandonment issues, sexuality, becoming an adult in a stressful environment, thoughts of suicide and depression and so much more. Showing me what’s possible and to not give up. He is kind, caring, supportive and empathetic and he genuinely wants the best for you. He’s funny too. But most importantly he listens, I mean truly listens, sometimes it’s great to just sit and speak about everything going on in your life, even if it’s nonsense, and have someone listen and make you feel heard who doesn’t shame or judge but instead encourages. He has been there for me in so many ways imaginable and truly I cannot thank him enough for that as we continue our sessions.

Reviewed March 2024

Dr. Cook has been instrumental in helping me manage my emotions and work through past traumas. His empathetic and professional approach creates a safe space for healing and growth. Through his insightful guidance, I've learned effective coping strategies that have significantly improved my well-being. Dr. Cook listens deeply and provides actionable feedback, making complex feelings manageable. His dedication is evident in every session, and his support has empowered me to face challenges with newfound strength. I am immensely grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone seeking compassionate, expert psychological support.

Reviewed February 2024

an amazing listener and provided many support options for me.

Reviewed December 2023

Dr. Cook, Provided insight and expertise that helped me develop better control and understanding of my anxiety.

Reviewed November 2023

Dr Cook has been very helpful to me, in coming to terms with my situation and how to deal with it. He has the right experience to dish out what I needed and probably for a number of others, as well. I would recommend him unreservedly as an advocate for yourself. Listen and you will be heard!

Reviewed November 2023

I found hope with my therapist at a very tough moment in life questionning about my own issue to face mental illness along my life. I found solutions with him and group sessions.I found someone who could help and listen without misunderstanding avalable anytime when no one was there for me.

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Cook help me in a moment I felt really down by listening and he gave me tools to calm down my brain. I decided, for other reasons to stop since I could continue my inner journey with a therapist who know me from the past.

Reviewed May 2023

I just started therapy with Dr. Cook but I already feel good changes, I feel like I'm going somewhere. He is really reactive and human, I feel I'm in good hands. If you are looking for a therapist that doesnt just listen but actually talks with you and reacts to what you say then you've got the right one.

Reviewed May 2023

It’s been great talking to my therapist. He doesn’t judge my concerns and listens to what I have to say. He’s caring and are doing what he can to help you understand yourself more.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. William Cook offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. William Cook works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. William Cook speak?

Dr. William Cook speaks English, Spanish, and French.

How many years of experience does Dr. William Cook have?

Dr. William Cook has 10 years of experience.

Where is Dr. William Cook licensed to practice?

Dr. William Cook is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Dr. William Cook accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Dr. William Cook accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. William Cook offer?

Dr. William Cook offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. William Cook?

Dr. William Cook can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. William Cook?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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