Marj Cook

Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step. My aim is to offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to talk openly about whatever is bringing you to therapy.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you develop greater self-understanding, build on your strengths, and find new ways of responding to life's challenges.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 25 years running my own independent retail business and have taught yoga and meditation for more than 20 years. More recently, I have worked as both a counsellor and recovery practitioner within NHS and voluntary mental health and substance use services, supporting people using a harm reduction approach.

Alongside my professional training, I also understand the value of therapy from personal experience. Following a significant bereavement, I began my own therapeutic journey, which has supported me through grief, parenting challenges, relationship changes and difficult life transitions.

I also have lived experience of supporting family members affected by substance misuse and neurodiversity. While I never assume your experience is the same as mine, these experiences have deepened my empathy and appreciation of how complex life can be.

I believe meaningful change begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you feel heard, accepted and understood. My hope is that therapy helps you make sense of your experiences, feel more compassionate towards yourself, and move forward with greater confidence, resilience and authenticity

My approach is integrative, drawing primarily on person-centred and psychodynamic therapy, alongside mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. This means I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than following a single model.

Together, we will explore both your present-day experiences and, where helpful, the influence of your past. By understanding patterns in your thoughts, emotions and relationships, we can begin to make sense of why you may feel or respond in certain ways and consider new ways of moving forward.

Alongside talking therapy, I may incorporate mindfulness, breathwork or gentle body-based awareness techniques where appropriate, particularly if you find emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to put into words. These approaches are always offered collaboratively and only if they feel right for you.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, autism, menopause, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, low self-esteem, and work-related stress. Above all, I believe there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to therapy. Every client brings their own unique experiences, strengths and challenges, and our work together will reflect that.

-I work face to face from East London Therapy Rooms in Walthamstow E17, just a few minute’s walk from Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line, Overground).

-I offer online sessions via Zoom, and telephone counselling.

-I also offer home visits (London only). Please contact me for further details/rates

I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone or Zoom call, giving us the opportunity to have an informal conversation and for you to ask any questions you may have. We can also discuss practical matters such as how therapy works, session frequency and fees.

If you decide you'd like to take the next step, we'll arrange an initial 50-minute consultation. This session is charged at my usual rate and gives us the opportunity to explore in more detail what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain from it, and whether we feel we're a good fit for working together. There is no obligation to continue after this first meeting.

If we decide to work together, we'll usually agree a regular weekly appointment on the same day and at the same time each week. This consistency helps provide a safe and reliable space for therapy, while allowing our therapeutic relationship to develop over time.

• I  have face to face and online availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday.
• I work face to face from East London Therapy Rooms in Walthamstow E17, just a few minute’s walk from Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line, Overground).
  
• I also work face to face from City Therapy Rooms (EC4A) close to Chancery Lane and Holborn underground.
• I offer online sessions via Zoom, and telephone counselling.
  

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to offer either short or long-term therapy in a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Together, we’ll explore the challenges in your life and find healthy ways for you to express your emotions. My goal is to help you become more resourceful, develop stronger coping strategies, and feel empowered to live the life you want.

I bring a wide range of professional experience to my work. For over 25 years, I successfully managed an independent retail business, and I have practiced and taught yoga and meditation for more than 20 years. More recently, I’ve worked in the voluntary sector and the NHS, providing counselling and support for mental health, substance misuse, and addiction, focusing on harm reduction and recovery.

My personal journey into psychotherapy began 12 years ago after experiencing a significant loss. Since then, therapy has been an essential part of my life, helping me navigate challenges such as lone parenting, relationship struggles, major life transitions, and health issues. I also have lived experience of substance misuse within my family and neurodiversity. These experiences, alongside therapy, have deepened my empathy and understanding, allowing me to build meaningful, supportive connections with my clients and those close to me.

I work from an integrative perspective, blending person-centred, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches. This allows us to explore and understand the underlying reasons for your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We may explore your early life, dreams, or unconscious patterns to gain insight into what’s happening beneath the surface. If beneficial, I may also introduce techniques such as breathwork to help manage difficult emotions or gentle bodywork to alleviate physical tension.

I offer support for a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, autism, menopause, and family challenges. My approach is highly individualised, recognising the unique experiences and needs of each client.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, so that we can have an informal chat and you can ask any questions you may have. During this call we can also discuss practical aspects such as session frequency and fees. After this, if you feel you’d like to explore the potential for working together, we’ll arrange an initial 50-minute consultation.

This first session is charged at my normal rate, and is an opportunity for us to see if we think we’re a good fit. Together we can explore in more detail what it is that has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from us working together. There is no obligation to commit at this stage.

If we do decide to move forward together, we’ll schedule a regular session at a mutually agreed time. Typically, this is usually weekly, on the same day and time each week.

Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step. My aim is to offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to talk openly about whatever is bringing you to therapy.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you develop greater self-understanding, build on your strengths, and find new ways of responding to life's challenges.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 25 years running my own independent retail business and have taught yoga and meditation for more than 20 years. More recently, I have worked as both a counsellor and recovery practitioner within NHS and voluntary mental health and substance use services, supporting people using a harm reduction approach.

Alongside my professional training, I also understand the value of therapy from personal experience. Following a significant bereavement, I began my own therapeutic journey, which has supported me through grief, parenting challenges, relationship changes and difficult life transitions.

I also have lived experience of supporting family members affected by substance misuse and neurodiversity. While I never assume your experience is the same as mine, these experiences have deepened my empathy and appreciation of how complex life can be.

I believe meaningful change begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you feel heard, accepted and understood. My hope is that therapy helps you make sense of your experiences, feel more compassionate towards yourself, and move forward with greater confidence, resilience and authenticity.

My approach is integrative, drawing primarily on person-centred and psychodynamic therapy, alongside mindfulness and compassion-based approaches. This means I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than following a single model.

Together, we will explore both your present-day experiences and, where helpful, the influence of your past. By understanding patterns in your thoughts, emotions and relationships, we can begin to make sense of why you may feel or respond in certain ways and consider new ways of moving forward.

Alongside talking therapy, I may incorporate mindfulness, breathwork or gentle body-based awareness techniques where appropriate, particularly if you find emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to put into words. These approaches are always offered collaboratively and only if they feel right for you.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, autism, menopause, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, low self-esteem, and work-related stress. Above all, I believe there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to therapy. Every client brings their own unique experiences, strengths and challenges, and our work together will reflect that.

-I work face-to face from City Therapy Rooms (London EC4A). Close to Chancery Lane underground station.

-I offer online (via Zoom) and telephone sessions.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone or Zoom call, giving us the opportunity to have an informal conversation and for you to ask any questions you may have. We can also discuss practical matters such as how therapy works, session frequency and fees.

If you decide you'd like to take the next step, we'll arrange an initial 50-minute consultation. This session is charged at my usual rate and gives us the opportunity to explore in more detail what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain from it, and whether we feel we're a good fit for working together. There is no obligation to continue after this first meeting.

If we decide to work together, we'll usually agree a regular weekly appointment on the same day and at the same time each week. This consistency helps provide a safe and reliable space for therapy, while allowing our therapeutic relationship to develop over time.