Benjamin Cook

I work on a flexible basis across the week and the weekend, days and evenings.

I can meet either in-person or online. In-person appointments can be arranged at rooms in Islington. I also work outdoors offering sessions walking on Hackney Marshes and for those with mobility issues I also offer home visits. 

So if you'd like to find out more, contact me either by email, text or phone and I'll be happy to help.

Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a gestalt therapist and coach providing counselling, psychotherapy and coaching to adults and to groups. I offer sessions face-to-face in London, both in Islington and Hackney, as well as online. I also offer therapy and coaching sessions in nature on Hackney Marshes throughout the year.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, life transitions, identity questions, bereavement, creative blocks, and the effects of difficult life experiences. 

My approach is Gestalt therapy: present-focused, relational, practical and creative. I'm interested in what you're actually experiencing in your body, your emotions, and your relationships  rather than just talking about it at arm's length. 

The first consultation with me is free and usually lasts about 20 minutes. This session provides space to share what's led you to seek therapy and express any hopes, worries, or expectations you may have. Whether this is your introduction to therapy or you've engaged in it previously, there's no prescribed approach - I'm here to understand your individual circumstances and work with whatever you bring.

This initial meeting also serves as an opportunity for us to get to know each other a little and begin building rapport. It's an opportunity for you to ask questions about my approach and I'm happy to explain how I work. I find that therapy flourishes when built on a foundation of trust and mutual respect, and a space where you feel free to be authentic.