Kristen Cook

I offer evening appointments, alongside some daytime and weekend availability.

I aim to be as flexible as possible to fit around different schedules.

Sessions are held online across the UK, with a limited number of in-person sessions in London.

You’re welcome to get in touch to check availability or arrange a free introductory call.

You look like you’re coping. But underneath, it feels heavy.

I am an integrative psychotherapist with over 17 years’ experience working with children, young people, adults and families across education, mental health and private practice.

I currently work with young people (16+), young adults (18–30) and parents navigating anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, relationship challenges and the emotional impact of supporting a child or young person.

You may feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns you don’t fully understand. Therapy offers a space to slow things down and begin to make sense of your experience.

My approach is relational, drawing on attachment-informed, psychodynamic and trauma-informed thinking. I place particular importance on building a safe, consistent therapeutic relationship, alongside offering practical support where it’s helpful.

I work collaboratively and tailor therapy to each person, moving at a pace that feels manageable.

I offer a calm, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly without judgement.

Sessions are 50 minutes and usually take place weekly or fortnightly, depending on your needs. I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy.

We might explore what’s going on for you now, as well as patterns, relationships and past experiences that feel difficult to understand or shift. At times, we may focus more on practical ways of coping or managing day-to-day challenges.

There is no expectation to arrive with everything figured out. We begin with what feels most important to you and build from there.

I work collaboratively, checking in regularly about how the therapy feels and whether it is meeting your needs.

I offer a free introductory call before we begin. This gives you a chance to ask any questions and get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you.

In our first full session, we will talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like support with. I may ask some gentle questions about your current situation, background and any relevant history, but there is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable.

The first session is also an opportunity for you to get a feel for how I work. We can begin to think together about what you might need from therapy and whether we would like to continue working together.

You don’t need to have everything figured out if something feels off, that’s enough to begin.