Jay Cook

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Attachment-Based work

About Jay

Jay Cook works on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, depression, addictions and self-esteem using a collaborative, person-focused approach. He is registered with the NCPS and has five years of professional experience in counselling and therapy.

He has worked with people from many cultural backgrounds and with clients living in different countries. That experience has shaped how he listens and responds. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with space to talk through immediate problems and plan small changes.

Jay draws on a range of methods to match what a person needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. He also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to focus on relationship patterns and the counselling relationship itself.

His work covers a wide set of concerns beyond the common ones, including issues around attachment, abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, codependency and parenting strains. He also supports people facing life changes such as cancer, career shifts or disaster-related stress.

Sessions are intended to be a collaborative process. Jay helps people set realistic goals, practise coping skills and review progress. International clients can be seen and sessions are offered in English.

How his therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and clarifies personal values to guide small, doable actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that maintain problems and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, and supports changes in how people relate to others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, travel or family commitments, and it can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits practical needs.

Topics Jay lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• 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
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and 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
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jay

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He focuses on stress and anxiety and uses practical techniques to help manage symptoms and daily pressures.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches and Client-Centred methods.

What experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Is he recognised by any professional body in the UK?

He is registered with NCPS, as stated in his credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, he has worked with clients across the globe and accepts international clients.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.