Kristen Cook

I currently have availability for new young people and adult clients.

I offer online sessions, as well as limited in-person appointments, with flexible availability including weekdays, evenings and some weekends.

I offer a free 20–30 minute introductory telephone call to briefly discuss your needs, answer any questions and explore whether we may be a good fit to work together.

If I am unable to offer an immediate appointment, I can place you on a waiting list and will keep you updated regarding availability.

I may take short breaks throughout the year; any planned time off will be communicated in advance.

You are welcome to get in touch via email to arrange an initial call or to ask any further questions.

You don’t have to hold it all together.

Therapy for when things feel like they’re quietly falling apart.

I am an integrative psychotherapist working with adults who may appear to be coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure underneath.

You might not have clear words for what’s going on. Sometimes it is simply a sense that something is not quite right. I will meet you where you are, at a pace that feels manageable. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to make sense of your experiences in a way that feels steady and supported.

I have over 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families across education, charities and private practice, including 7 years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. This background continues to shape how I understand emotional development, relationships and the wider systems that impact wellbeing.

I offer online sessions, as well as limited in-person appointments, providing flexibility and accessibility.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, shaped around you and what feels most helpful.

At the centre of my work is a steady, relational space where trust can build over time. This can be especially important if you find it hard to open up or do not know where to begin.

Sessions may involve talking, creative exploration or gently noticing how emotions are experienced in the body. Sometimes therapy is about finding words, and sometimes it is about sitting with what is there until words begin to come.

I draw from psychodynamic ideas, attachment theory and neuroscience-informed practice to help make sense of patterns, relationships and emotional responses in a way that feels grounded and accessible.

I often support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, questions around identity, neurodiversity, life transitions or difficulties in relationships.

I offer a free 20–30 minute introductory telephone call before beginning therapy. This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask any questions and see whether working together feels right.

The first full session is an assessment session, where we begin to explore your background, current experiences and what you might be hoping for from therapy. This also allows us to begin building trust and understanding at your pace.

For young people, this may include initial conversations with parents or carers where appropriate.

Following this, we can think together about whether short or longer-term therapy feels most helpful.