Dr. Olga Cook
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Hi! I'm a UK-trained psychologist with over 10 years experience in helping people to improve their mental health and navigate life’s challenges.
I specialise in:
About me
I offer a calm, honest, and curious approach, creating a warm space where you can feel heard and supported, yet gently challenged when needed. Originally from Lithuania, I’ve lived, trained and worked in the UK and the USA developing a diverse and culturally sensitive perspective. I hold deep empathy for the complexities of transitions, whether it's navigating life in a new culture, identity shifts, or major life changes. I help people understand why certain patterns keep repeating and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My practice is grounded in an interpersonal approach, and I draw flexibly from a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred, psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MET), mindfulness, and trauma-informed work. Whether you’re looking to focus on a specific issue or explore things more broadly, I’m here to help you make sense of what’s not working and find a way forward.
I speak:
Location:
Approach
Whether you're dealing with overwhelming worry, painful memories, persistent sadness, or that inner critic telling you you're not enough - these challenges can be worked through, and you can find relief.
In my work, I aim to strike a balance between making you feel comfortable and heard, while also bringing your attention to patterns that may be repeating in your life and keeping you stuck. I’m equally happy to focus on present-day challenges or to explore past experiences that may be shaping how you feel and relate to others now.
I believe that no human is an island — our identities and emotional worlds are shaped by those around us: partners, families, colleagues, and the wider society. In therapy, we can work together to understand how these relationships and roles influence you, and how to align them more closely with your values and sense of self.
My approach is flexible and collaborative. I draw on a range of therapeutic tools and methods to suit your unique needs and preferences. Your mental health matters, and you deserve to live a life where you feel empowered, resilient, and able to pursue your goals.
Starting therapy is often quite scary, but if you feel ready to take this step toward positive change, reach out today to schedule a free non-obligation meeting during which we'll get to know each other and explore how I can help.
Experience
2020-2024 - Following clinical placements as a part of Clinical Psychology training:
-Changing Unwanted Behaviour Clinic (1 year placement): helping UCL students to change addictive behaviours,such as internet addiction, sexual behaviours and substance misuse
-Specialist Older Adult Service (6 months): working with older people affected by aging related difficulties, such as memory problems or loss of independence
-Children and Adolescent Service (6 months): supporting children and families with emotional and educational issues, including planning ADHD adjustments
-Psycho-Oncology team (6 months): providing therapy to individuals and families affected by cancer
- Community Mental Health Team (1 year): providing group, family and individual therapy to individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties
2018-2020 - Forensic Psychology Department, Oxford Health
2014-2018 - Drug and Alcohol Services: helping individuals to overcome addiction issues.
Education
2020-2025 The UCL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) 2013-2014 Goldsmiths College, University of London, Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Services (MSc) 2008-2011 The University of Sheffield, Psychology (BSc)
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Couples Session
Insurances
