Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Ashtead

Joanna Seller
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist working to support adults, children, young people and their families to understand and make sense of emotional or behaviour issues, and work together using psychological therapy on issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety and panic, OCD, trauma, and low self esteem.
I work with adults, children, young people and their families using a variety of psychological models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). I offer neurodevelopmental assessments to consider Autism and ADHD
I am a Clinical Psychologist working to support adults, children, young people and their families to understand and make sense of emotional or behaviour issues, and work together using psychological therapy on issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety and panic, OCD, trauma, and low self esteem.
I work with adults, children, young people and their families using a variety of psychological models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). I offer neurodevelopmental assessments to consider Autism and ADHD
01372 233630 View 01372 233630
The Specialist OCD Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are a team of friendly and professional Clinical Psychologists, committed to offering the highest quality, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
We work collaboratively with you to deliver the evidence-based treatment for OCD (CBT with ERP) with support and empathy. We aim to help you understand and challenge OCD effectively so that it is not a barrier to you achieving your goals and living a full and happy life.
We are a team of friendly and professional Clinical Psychologists, committed to offering the highest quality, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
We work collaboratively with you to deliver the evidence-based treatment for OCD (CBT with ERP) with support and empathy. We aim to help you understand and challenge OCD effectively so that it is not a barrier to you achieving your goals and living a full and happy life.
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Linda Thorden
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Ashtead KT21
I treat depression, grief and anxiety disorders such as Panic, Anxiety, OCD, Health Anxiety, Phobias and Social anxiety.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, a CBT therapist and an EMDR Consultant. I provide a variety of interventions including EMDR therapy for trauma, CBT for anxiety, stress and depression. I have 15 years experience working with clients within the NHS and in my private practise in addressing presenting problems in a collaborative way. I have extensive supervision training in a variety of modalities. I'm an accredited Emdr Consultant and provide supervision to professionals and services.
I treat depression, grief and anxiety disorders such as Panic, Anxiety, OCD, Health Anxiety, Phobias and Social anxiety.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, a CBT therapist and an EMDR Consultant. I provide a variety of interventions including EMDR therapy for trauma, CBT for anxiety, stress and depression. I have 15 years experience working with clients within the NHS and in my private practise in addressing presenting problems in a collaborative way. I have extensive supervision training in a variety of modalities. I'm an accredited Emdr Consultant and provide supervision to professionals and services.
01372 678061 View 01372 678061
David Corr
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Ashtead KT21
I am an integrative therapist. This means that I have received training in a number of therapeutic approaches and can draw upon their various core philosophies and techniques. These approaches include: humanistic/person-centered, Ericksonian hypno-psychotherapy, depth-oriented brief therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), self-relations psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and Internal Family Systems Therapy. So, whatever issue you may be facing, I can tailor my approach to best meet your individual needs.
I am an integrative therapist. This means that I have received training in a number of therapeutic approaches and can draw upon their various core philosophies and techniques. These approaches include: humanistic/person-centered, Ericksonian hypno-psychotherapy, depth-oriented brief therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), self-relations psychotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and Internal Family Systems Therapy. So, whatever issue you may be facing, I can tailor my approach to best meet your individual needs.
01798 302024 View 01798 302024
Dr Sharron Jane Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
The difficulties I have helped people with are wide-ranging, and include anxiety and depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, work related difficulties including bullying, OCD, BDD and childhood trauma.
I will offer you a warm, supportive and collaborative space where together, we make sense of how your particular struggles came to be. We will formulate goals that you would like to achieve in therapy to provide an agreed focus, and to ensure you are getting what you need. I primarily use an integrative approach using Schema Therapy and CBT
The difficulties I have helped people with are wide-ranging, and include anxiety and depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, work related difficulties including bullying, OCD, BDD and childhood trauma.
I will offer you a warm, supportive and collaborative space where together, we make sense of how your particular struggles came to be. We will formulate goals that you would like to achieve in therapy to provide an agreed focus, and to ensure you are getting what you need. I primarily use an integrative approach using Schema Therapy and CBT
01737 301683 View 01737 301683
Dr Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
01494 326461 View 01494 326461
Sarah English
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you weighed down by anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are going through fertility treatment and you feel an overwhelming mix of emotions - including hope and fear - and you're holding it all together - lots of spinning plates - it feels too much to carry at times. Have you given birth and the birth was difficult and you know that you need to process what happened to you, but at the same time you push the memory away so that you can get through the day - perhaps your body is different, now, since you gave birth? Perhaps you have scars, stretch marks, loose skin, a prolapse? Are you feeling lost and unsure of who you are?
Are you weighed down by anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are going through fertility treatment and you feel an overwhelming mix of emotions - including hope and fear - and you're holding it all together - lots of spinning plates - it feels too much to carry at times. Have you given birth and the birth was difficult and you know that you need to process what happened to you, but at the same time you push the memory away so that you can get through the day - perhaps your body is different, now, since you gave birth? Perhaps you have scars, stretch marks, loose skin, a prolapse? Are you feeling lost and unsure of who you are?
01306 775907 View 01306 775907
Helen Mason Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Everyone at some point in their lives will face a situation that they will need help to deal with. I believe it is important that people don’t feel alone in hard times, and it should never be seen as a sign of weakness to ask for help. My aim is to help to make sense of why we might suffer from panic, anxiety, depression. or find ourselves in repeated situations that leave us struggling with low self-esteem, low self-confidence, unfulfilled and unmotivated. I offer a secure, empathic and respectful environment to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Everyone at some point in their lives will face a situation that they will need help to deal with. I believe it is important that people don’t feel alone in hard times, and it should never be seen as a sign of weakness to ask for help. My aim is to help to make sense of why we might suffer from panic, anxiety, depression. or find ourselves in repeated situations that leave us struggling with low self-esteem, low self-confidence, unfulfilled and unmotivated. I offer a secure, empathic and respectful environment to gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
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Sarah Dean
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
We can all find life hard at times. It can throw up difficulties that feel overwhelming and out of our control. I support adults and teenagers through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues and Asperger Syndrome. When we experience distress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety or depressed mood, it can feel difficult to bear and leave us feeling powerless. Working alongside a therapist means you need not face these difficulties alone.
We can all find life hard at times. It can throw up difficulties that feel overwhelming and out of our control. I support adults and teenagers through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues and Asperger Syndrome. When we experience distress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety or depressed mood, it can feel difficult to bear and leave us feeling powerless. Working alongside a therapist means you need not face these difficulties alone.
01306 775128 View 01306 775128
CBT with Charlotte
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I can offer support to individuals experiencing symptoms of OCD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, Adjustment, Phobias, Generalised Anxiety and Depression.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, low mood, depression? Or perhaps you are struggling to adjust following a traumatic life event? These are all things that I can help you with. If you are looking to work together with a therapist to understand yourself, your thinking and behavioural patterns better in order to make meaningful change to your wellbeing, then I would love to work with you. I also have a special interest in supporting new parents with the increase in anxiety we can feel as parents, as well as adjusting to the new 'parent' role, whilst maintaining a sense of self.
I can offer support to individuals experiencing symptoms of OCD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, Adjustment, Phobias, Generalised Anxiety and Depression.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, low mood, depression? Or perhaps you are struggling to adjust following a traumatic life event? These are all things that I can help you with. If you are looking to work together with a therapist to understand yourself, your thinking and behavioural patterns better in order to make meaningful change to your wellbeing, then I would love to work with you. I also have a special interest in supporting new parents with the increase in anxiety we can feel as parents, as well as adjusting to the new 'parent' role, whilst maintaining a sense of self.
01306 774338 View 01306 774338
Nicola Jane Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello Do you experience any of the following; flashbacks, nightmares, sleep disturbance, self harm, addictive behaviours, repetitive thoughts, a churning stomach, headaches, relationship problems, family issues, angry outbursts, low self esteem, depression, or anxiety, body tension, lack of focus?
Hello Do you experience any of the following; flashbacks, nightmares, sleep disturbance, self harm, addictive behaviours, repetitive thoughts, a churning stomach, headaches, relationship problems, family issues, angry outbursts, low self esteem, depression, or anxiety, body tension, lack of focus?
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Dr Antonia Sherman
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
01923 961292 View 01923 961292
Anna Greenslade
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma.
CBT is a well researched and effective treatment for anxiety and depression. I focus on using proven techniques and adapt them to the person's age and individual differences (e.g. neurodiversity). While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I balance practical strategies with space for reflection, self understanding and personal growth.
I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma.
CBT is a well researched and effective treatment for anxiety and depression. I focus on using proven techniques and adapt them to the person's age and individual differences (e.g. neurodiversity). While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I balance practical strategies with space for reflection, self understanding and personal growth.
01275 402986 View 01275 402986
Shabnam Hariri
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London NW3
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems. Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems. Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
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Dr Georgina Green
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Serves Area
We are all unique individuals. I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties. I will aim to help you make sense of what is currently going on for you and then to set goals or a way forward.. I believe that clients need to experience compassion and kindness as well as often, a structured way of working with specific difficulties. If structure is less of a goal and need, I aim to provide a settling in which trust is foremost and so creating a safe space to talk about difficult emotions.
We are all unique individuals. I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties. I will aim to help you make sense of what is currently going on for you and then to set goals or a way forward.. I believe that clients need to experience compassion and kindness as well as often, a structured way of working with specific difficulties. If structure is less of a goal and need, I aim to provide a settling in which trust is foremost and so creating a safe space to talk about difficult emotions.
01825 703102 View 01825 703102
Liz White
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London EC2M
Tired of overthinking, feeling anxious or trying to manage OCD on your own?
I have a special interest in anxiety, overthinking and OCD (I carried out doctoral research in this area), and individuals experiencing high self criticism/low self esteem and appearance concerns. I use cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy and compassion focused therapy flexibly to help each client’s unique life circumstances.
Tired of overthinking, feeling anxious or trying to manage OCD on your own?
I have a special interest in anxiety, overthinking and OCD (I carried out doctoral research in this area), and individuals experiencing high self criticism/low self esteem and appearance concerns. I use cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy and compassion focused therapy flexibly to help each client’s unique life circumstances.
01992 351093 View 01992 351093
Sade Jones
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
London W1W
As a qualified Cognitive behavioural therapist my speciality is in treating Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD) as I currently work in a private hospital on an OCD specialist ward.
I have experience working within NHS services for adults and children, supporting with a range of mental health needs and facilitating sessions with family members to support clients 'staying well' and strengthening communication within the family unit.
As a qualified Cognitive behavioural therapist my speciality is in treating Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD) as I currently work in a private hospital on an OCD specialist ward.
I have experience working within NHS services for adults and children, supporting with a range of mental health needs and facilitating sessions with family members to support clients 'staying well' and strengthening communication within the family unit.
020 4538 5832 View 020 4538 5832
Rathika Thivakan
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
London NW2
My specialty include depression, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, and PTSD.
Do thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “I can’t do this” follow you wherever you go? Are painful past experiences or constant worries about things going wrong keeping you awake at night? If so, you're not alone. I help people understand what may be keeping these difficulties going and equip them with evidence-based skills and strategies to break free from unhelpful patterns. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and change. Together, we'll work towards letting go of what no longer serves you, building resilience, and creating a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
My specialty include depression, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, and PTSD.
Do thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “I can’t do this” follow you wherever you go? Are painful past experiences or constant worries about things going wrong keeping you awake at night? If so, you're not alone. I help people understand what may be keeping these difficulties going and equip them with evidence-based skills and strategies to break free from unhelpful patterns. Life can feel overwhelming at times, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and change. Together, we'll work towards letting go of what no longer serves you, building resilience, and creating a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
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The CBT Practice Ltd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
London SW19
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
01273 092856 View 01273 092856
Therapist specialising in OCD, Anxiety and PTSD, with ADULTS and children.
I offer evidence‑based support, focused on giving you the life you deserve where anxiety or PTSD no longer holds you back. My work involves helping you or your child understand what fuels your anxiety, help process past experiences and teaching practical skills that allow you to manage symptoms confidently and independently.
Therapist specialising in OCD, Anxiety and PTSD, with ADULTS and children.
I offer evidence‑based support, focused on giving you the life you deserve where anxiety or PTSD no longer holds you back. My work involves helping you or your child understand what fuels your anxiety, help process past experiences and teaching practical skills that allow you to manage symptoms confidently and independently.
01322 949288 View 01322 949288
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.