Marcus Cook
Integrative Psychotherapist
Hello, I'm Marcus. Welcome to my website.
How are you feeling? Are you having a difficult time at the moment?
I offer a confidential, warm and calm space to talk about what is troubling you, without judgement, so that you feel heard, accepted and valued. We are all unique, so I am committed to working with you holistically, as a person with your own life story.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I hold a master's in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent's University London. I offer short and long-term therapy sessions to adult individuals. I am available for in-person sessions at my private practice in Marylebone, Central London, and online sessions across the UK and worldwide. I have worked with citizens and expats living in France, Italy, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.
How I Work
What I can help with
I work with diverse people dealing with issues including, but not limited to:
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Anxiety
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Depression and low mood
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Stress and burnout
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Trauma
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Relationship issues, e.g., partner, family, colleagues
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Grief and loss
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Low self-worth; feeling not good enough
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Insomnia
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Life transitions such as marriage, illness, divorce, parenthood
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Values, meaning and purpose
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Childhood emotional neglect and emotional abuse
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Anger
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Shame
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Suicidal feelings
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Addiction
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Loneliness
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Race and cultural issues
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Discrimination, bullying and othering
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Narcissism, including narcissistic family abuse
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Personal growth
As a mixed-race therapist who has lived in several countries, I have a particular interest in identity, belonging, feeling 'different', disconnection, cultural differences and migration issues.
Please note: if you are in the UK and need urgent help, contact the Samaritans or the emergency services (dial 999).
My Approach
I have trained as an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, which means that I draw on a number of different theories and approaches that would work best for you in supporting our work together: person-centred, humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and relational.
I create a personalised approach by tailoring the therapy to your needs, issues and stage in the therapeutic process.
I see the therapeutic process as being a collaborative relationship in which we are equal partners. Together, we explore and reflect on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours as you process your experience. With new awareness and understanding come new perspectives and options, leading to healing, change and growth.
Psychotherapy and Counselling
These terms are often used interchangeably, as there are few meaningful differences between them. 'Therapy' refers to both. For me, counselling is more focused on specific current issues which are causing distress. Psychotherapy can be seen as a deeper exploration of how current difficulties have their roots in the past, and how the structure of our personality affects how we relate to others and the meaning we make of our lives.
Counselling tends to be a short (6+ sessions) to medium-term process, whereas psychotherapy is usually a medium to long-term process (open-ended).
Location and Contact
My consulting room is on Wimpole Street in Marylebone, a five-minute walk from Bond Street and Oxford Circus tube stations.
I offer online therapy via Zoom, Skype or Cisco Webex.
Please use the contact form below, email or phone to arrange an initial consultation, or if you have any questions.
85 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9RJ
Tel: (+44) 07522 576182
Email: marcus@marcuscook.co.uk
Sessions and Fees
In-person or online therapy
We can either meet at my practice in Marylebone or have our sessions online, from the comfort of your home, office or wherever you choose. Online therapy means I am able to work with people based anywhere in the UK, and around the world.
Sessions last up to 50 minutes, and are held weekly, at the same time each week.
Initial consultation
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation on Zoom, so you can get a sense of how I work, and what it feels like working with me. This will also give me a better understanding of your needs and how I can help. It is a chance for you to ask me whatever you might need to know about me and about working together.
Fees
After the initial consultation, if you decide that you would like to work with me, you can tell me how much your weekly session fee will be, according to the sliding scale of fees below. There is no need to show any proof of your income.
I believe that mutual trust and respect, transparency and fairness are important for developing a good therapeutic relationship.