Emily Cook Counselling

13/02/2026

The amount of messages I think I've written and sent, or started writing then not finished because I didn't know how. This process tells a story, each unique and individual.

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

Behind the scenes peek- today's focus= self care and admin!!! So things might have got messy in here.... I'm sharing because this is reality- not Instagram perfect- I'm human after all

07/02/2026

The assessment process is a chance for both of us to meet with each other and see if we both want to work together, which is a two way street, so it's an opportunity for both of us to say yes or no.

06/02/2026

What's wrong with my brain 🧠? It's got a left side and a right side.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

When the energy levels in the room don't match....
It happens, but it's interesting to explore the process and question why and what's going on.

02/02/2026

Some days you will move mountains ⛰️, some days you will move from bed 🛌 to the sofa 🛋️ . Both are necessary

30/01/2026

This pretty much sums up the therapy I had in my teens.... dealing with teen angst- I then found out why it was there in the therapy I've had as an adult. Now that wasn't to say it wasn't invaluable to have the "mean girls" space as a teen, it really was. I just wasn't ready to go any further at that time. And that's okay.
I remember the therapist I had as a teen- I remember feeling annoyed by her. As I'm now a therapist, I think it's fair to say she inspired me, because even though I was a moody little cow, and probably threw out some personal comments at times, she showed up regardless and made space to be annoyed. I now see this through a different lens- it was exactly what I needed at the time. That being said- it probably also informed me- that working with adults is the right path for me as a therapist.

29/01/2026

Catching up with magazine

The lead article covers- the tech revolution- how tech impacts human behaviour and relationships

Like it or not- tech is here and it's here to stay. As a younger therapist, it's something I'm probably more comfortable with. I'm aware of the balance between relieving isolation and reaching out to tech such as an AI chat bot, alongside the associated problems this might cause.
So as psychotherapy and how I practice is a human endeavour, how can I embrace technology's presence and demands for how I work to incorporate technology? I guess this Instagram page is my way of engaging with technology by providing information in the form of "entertainment", there's more of a human element- as what I'm writing is written by me- not AI. I don't use any AI in my work, including admin. I've considered it, and have decided it's not for me in its current form.
I recently attended a course run by (the author of the article), on the subject of how to ethically integrate technology into the work. Even by working online and having a social media presence, I'm bending the frame to accept technology. However, am I ready for AI? Not yet. But I can see how it has a place- when used with caution.

25/01/2026