Simon Cook - Professional Counsellor & Therapist in Basingstoke & Online
I am Simon Cook, a qualified counsellor and my therapy practice is Find Clarity Counselling. I work with clients in-person at my therapy room in Basingstoke as well as online anywhere across the UK.
My approach to therapy is simple: if you want to change how you think, feel, and act, you have to start by actually understanding why you do those things in the first place. Putting that into words sounds easy but doing the actual work takes time, patience, and effort. I know this from my own counselling. It isn’t always quick fix but the results can completely change your life.
It takes a type of courage to explore our inner thoughts, challenge our existing behaviours and look closely at our relationships but if you’re ready to face up to the things we so often ignore, you can get to a point of clarity and reach a place where you finally feel content.
My Approach: Straightforward, Integrative General Counselling
I am an integrative counsellor, which simply means I am not tied to just one therapeutic style. I use practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Counselling, Transactional Analysis (TA) and Psychodynamic Therapy (plus a range of other approaches) depending on what you actually need.
We don’t get bogged down in the past and over-complicate things. We look at the facts of your life, figure out what is blocking you and work to fix it.
While I work with clients on a huge variety of personal issues, my day-to-day general practice focuses heavily on helping people tackle:
- Anxiety Counselling: Breaking the cycle of overthinking, panic attacks and constant worry.
- Depression Therapy: Dealing with low mood, exhaustion and feeling stuck.
- Bereavement Support: Processing grief and adjusting to life after a major loss.
- General Life Issues: Handling relationship breakdowns, workplace burnout, low confidence, and stress.
Alongside this therapy work, my background in sport and my love of exercise means I also provide Sports Counselling for people who are into the gym, running and fitness. But whether you’re an athlete or have never stepped foot in a gym, the goal remains the same.
Meet Simon Cook: BACP Registered Therapist in Basingstoke & Online
Professional Counselling Credentials & Accreditations
- Professional Body: Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Core Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Foundation Training: CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies & Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Specialist Endorsement: Certified Online Counselling Practitioner
- Clinical Experience: 20+ years working with established charities like Samaritans UK and Macmillan Cancer Support
Ready To Get Started?
We will use our first session to look at where you’re currently feeling stuck and map out a practical way forward. If you’d prefer to chat on the phone beforehand, you can use the same link to schedule a free, 15-minute introductory call to see how we get on together.
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