Marj Cook
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About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times- whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or navigating big life transitions. It’s completely normal to feel lost or stuck and therapy is a brave step towards understanding and healing. In my practice, I offer a welcoming, confidential, and judgment-free space where we can work together to understand and navigate the challenges in your life. I use an integrative approach, blending various therapeutic methods to suit each person's unique needs. This might involve examining your childhood experiences, exploring dreams, or identifying unconscious patterns to uncover deeper insights into your thoughts and behaviours. When beneficial, I integrate mindfulness practices to help manage difficult emotions and bodywork to release physical tension.
With a background in managing an independent retail business for 25 years, alongside 20 years of yoga and meditation practice, I bring a diverse perspective to therapy. My experience also includes roles in NHS and voluntary sector mental health services, specialising in substance use and addiction both as a Counsellor and Recovery Practitioner.
My own path to psychotherapy began 14 years ago, motivated by personal experiences, including navigating the complexities of lone and step-parenting, neurodiversity, and family substance misuse. These experiences have equipped me with a deep empathy and understanding, enhancing my ability to connect with clients.
I am dedicated to supporting clients through life's challenges, helping them build resilience, gain self-awareness, and form healthier relationships. I believe in everyone's potential for growth and am committed to guiding clients on their personal journeys toward well-being.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Diploma Therapeutic Counselling (2024)
- Counsellor and Recovery Practitioner-Via Drug and Alcohol Service (Current)
- CPCAB Integrating Mindfulness & Compassion into Professional Practice (2018)
- BWY Yoga Teacher Training (2007)
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also offer 1:1 yoga and mindfulness sessions
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees start at £70 per 50-minute session. I offer some limited concessionary rates I work with individuals short term and long term. I offer face to face and online sessions.
When I work
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I work face to face on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays East London Therapy Rooms, London E17 3AP and City Therapy Rooms, London EC4A 1JQ.
Online sessions available at other times.
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Further information
I work face to face at East London Therapy Rooms in Walthamstow (less than 5 mins from tube and overground) and City Therapy Rooms, London EC4A 1JQ (Close to Chancery Lane tube) and online via Zoom.
Starting therapy is a big step, and I understand it can feel daunting. I offer a free, 15-minute informal consultation where we can talk briefly about what’s on your mind and ask any questions you may have. There’s no obligation—just a chance for us to connect.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat please email me
