- 18 years experience
- Works with codependency
- Speaks three languages
About William
Dr. William Cook is a counsellor with 18 years of experience. He works with people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to handle life changes. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, and a wide range of other issues. He offers sessions in English, Spanish and French and accepts international clients.
Dr Cook takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and on building small changes that make daily life easier. He blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural work and attachment-focused approaches to help people understand patterns and try new ways of coping.
Many clients come to him for help with relationship patterns, attachment difficulties and codependency. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, eating or sleeping problems, chronic health concerns, and career stress. He describes therapy as a joint process of setting goals and practising useful skills between sessions.
He trained and practised with a mix of organisations and community services, and has written books on addiction and mental health education. His stated professional bodies are BACP and NCPS, which appear with his name as credentials. Sessions are arranged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and the subscription terms.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns of closeness and distance and try different ways of relating to others to feel safer and more connected. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood; the counsellor listens and reflects so people can find their own solutions and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that suit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process that can shift over time as progress is made.
The profile states that sessions are offered online, but it does not list specific formats. Confirm the available session options before booking to know whether video, phone or other formats are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or offering audio-only options when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for online sessions so practical skills are still practised between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency and many related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and attachment-focused methods to help clients try new ways of coping.
What is his background and experience?
He has 18 years of experience, has worked with community organisations, and has written books on addiction and mental health education.
What credentials and location are shown?
His listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.