Jessica Cooke, BACP

Jessica Cooke works in a practical, talking-based way that focuses on thoughts and everyday habits. She presents ideas simply and invites people to try small changes that can make daily life easier. Jess aims to build a comfortable space where people can talk frankly about what is worrying them and what they want to be different.

She has sixteen years' experience in health-care settings and private practice. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling, and a Diploma in CBT. Jess draws on a mix of helpful approaches so sessions can be tailored to each person’s needs.

Sessions start by working out what matters most to the person and what they hope to change. Sometimes that leads to short, goal-focused work and sometimes to a slower exploration to get to the heart of an issue. She explains techniques clearly and checks in about how useful they feel as therapy progresses.

Jess regularly helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life changes. She also offers support for ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, compassion fatigue and career-related pressures among other difficulties.

People can expect a straightforward approach that balances practical steps with space to reflect. Jess works with each person to adapt sessions to their situation and to agree on the best way forward.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Jessica commonly uses Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and helping people feel heard while they describe what is difficult. It suits people who need a steady, non-directive space to think things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits and offers clear steps to test and change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to agree which methods best fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as priorities become clearer and progress is reviewed together.

If you are considering online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions from wherever they are based in the United Kingdom, helping therapy fit into daily life without requiring a commute.