Jay Cook
Practical, person-centred therapy for life’s challenges
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About Jay
Jay Cook uses collaborative, person-centred methods to help people facing difficult moments. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationship worries, depression and issues linked to identity. Jay’s way of working is straightforward and practical, focused on what matters most to each person.
He has five years of experience working with people from many cultural backgrounds. That work has included concerns such as addiction, self-esteem, parenting strains, trauma and abuse, and problems with intimacy.
Background and approach
He also supports people with career stress, anger, coping with life changes and ADHD-related difficulties. Jay combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. He uses these methods to help people manage difficult thoughts, build more helpful habits and improve relationships.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with everyday tools to try between meetings. Jay holds the NCPS credential, which appears as NCPS in his profile. He works with people in the United Kingdom and with international clients in English.
He aims to tailor each session to the individual’s needs and life situation. People who choose Jay can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and a focus on practical steps. If someone feels unsure about therapy, he encourages a first session to see whether his style fits their needs.
The Start Therapy button begins the matching and booking process.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS23-02658
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jay's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jay works with
Everything Jay lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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 / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- 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
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jay lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jay works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work with Jay. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Details about the exact online session formats available should be confirmed before booking. If you are considering online therapy, the main practical benefits are easier fitting of sessions into a busy life, fewer journeys to appointments and the ability to keep continuity when circumstances change. Online sessions also allow for shorter check-ins and different ways of working, such as sharing exercises or using notes between meetings, depending on what suits each person.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Jay help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, addiction and issues linked to identity such as LGBT concerns. He also supports people facing trauma, parenting pressures, career stress and ADHD-related challenges.
What style of therapy does he use?
Jay combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred ways of working. Sessions are collaborative and focus on practical strategies and clearer values.
How long has Jay been practising?
He has five years of professional experience working with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and international contexts.
Where is Jay based and what are his credentials?
He practises in the United Kingdom and his profile shows the NCPS credential, displayed as NCPS.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK have sessions with him?
Yes, he works with international clients; people in other countries can be matched for sessions conducted in English.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jay?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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