Kristen Cook, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Kristen Cook

London
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Kristen Cook, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Kristen Cook

London
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My Approach

I believe our ways of coping often make sense in the context of what we’ve lived through. Sometimes we seek therapy because life has become overwhelming after a difficult or unexpected experience. Other times, life may be very different from how it once was, yet we still find ourselves repeating familiar patterns, struggling in relationships or reacting in ways that no longer fit our present lives.

I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting one model to fit everyone. Alongside talking therapy, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and creative ways of working where they feel helpful.

Some people come to therapy looking for a space to reflect, while others want to deepen their understanding, be challenged or work more actively between sessions. Together, we’ll find an approach that feels right for you. My aim is to help you better understand yourself so that change feels meaningful and lasting, always working at a pace that feels safe, collaborative and respectful of where you are.

About Me

I am an integrative psychotherapist with over 17 years’ experience supporting teenagers, young adults and parents across education, counselling, mental health and psychotherapy. Alongside my private practice, I have worked in a variety of settings supporting people through life’s challenges, including neurodivergent individuals.

My work is informed by both professional training and lived experience. While many things can be understood through study, others are only truly understood through experience. I believe therapy offers a space where people can feel heard, understood and supported to make sense of their experiences with curiosity and compassion.

Alongside my clinical work, I remain committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice to ensure I continue to offer thoughtful, ethical and evidence-informed support.

I work with

  • Children and young people
  • Companies
  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Anxiety can feel like your mind won’t slow down or your body won’t settle. Sometimes it has an obvious cause, and sometimes it seems to appear out of nowhere. Together, we can explore what may be driving these feelings, helping you understand them rather than simply manage them.
You may feel unsure of who you are, disconnected from yourself, or questioning where you fit. These experiences can arise after significant life events, relationships or long periods of putting others first. Together, we can explore what has shaped your sense of self and help you reconnect with what matters to you.
Supporting a child or young person can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand what they need while managing your own worries. Therapy offers a space where you can think, reflect and feel supported so you don’t have to carry it all alone.
You may notice yourself repeating familiar patterns in relationships, struggling to feel understood, or finding the same difficulties returning despite your best efforts. Together, we can explore where these patterns come from and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past. It can shape how you feel, think, relate to others and respond in the present, even when life seems safer now. Therapy offers a space to gently make sense of these experiences at a pace that feels right for you.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Couple Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family
  • Gender
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Parents
  • Relationships
  • Separation
  • Sexuality
  • Step Families
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Counselling

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

Office

The Practice NW10 15a Station Terrace
London NW10

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Cost:

My standard fee is £80 per 50-minute session.

Sessions are available online across the UK, with limited in-person availability in London. Appointments are offered during the day, in the evening and at weekends, subject to availability.

Concession:

I believe therapy should be as accessible as possible. I offer a small number of reduced-fee spaces, depending on availability.

If cost feels like a barrier, please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss whether a reduced-fee space may be available

North Finchley Office

36b Woodhouse Road
North Finchley N12 0RG

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UKCP College

  • College for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapies (CCAP)
  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)

Working with Children

For more information about therapy for children and young people, visit our info page.
Kristen Cook

Kristen Cook

London

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