Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Bath
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT.
I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT.
I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of OCD.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of OCD.
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist and CBT therapist, I support individuals who are navigating life’s tougher moments—whether it’s anxiety, OCD, distress, or the emotional impact of a new or long-standing medical health condition.
I strongly believe that every client is unique and therefore I adapt the therapy to suit your needs and goals, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, ERP. I am passionate about enabling people to have healthier and happier lives. My aim is to help you overcome your hurdles and transform your life into the one you would like to live.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist and CBT therapist, I support individuals who are navigating life’s tougher moments—whether it’s anxiety, OCD, distress, or the emotional impact of a new or long-standing medical health condition.
I strongly believe that every client is unique and therefore I adapt the therapy to suit your needs and goals, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, ERP. I am passionate about enabling people to have healthier and happier lives. My aim is to help you overcome your hurdles and transform your life into the one you would like to live.
This can include social anxiety, OCD, panic, phobia, generalised anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, body dysmorphia and anger.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
This can include social anxiety, OCD, panic, phobia, generalised anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, body dysmorphia and anger.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
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.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at points in our lives. Through treatment, I can help you (re)gain motivation, perspective, and joy in your life. I worked in the NHS for many years in both primary and secondary care mental health services with adults over 18yrs. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a fully accredited CBT Therapist.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at points in our lives. Through treatment, I can help you (re)gain motivation, perspective, and joy in your life. I worked in the NHS for many years in both primary and secondary care mental health services with adults over 18yrs. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a fully accredited CBT Therapist.
I work with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, these difficulties can come in many forms (Such as PTSD, OCD, phobias and social anxiety) and your experiences will be individual to you.
Do you worry you are an overly sensitive or emotional person? Does it feel like your emotions currently have more control over you than you do over them? If you feel that your emotional distress is impacting your relationships or your sense of self worth then I may be able to help you.
I'm trained in both CBT and DBT and am particularly passionate about working with people who are struggling with accepting and navigating their emotional experiences and relationships.
Whether it's anxiety, low mood or a mixture of difficult emotions I can support you to develop self-compassion and techniques to manage these challenges.
I work with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, these difficulties can come in many forms (Such as PTSD, OCD, phobias and social anxiety) and your experiences will be individual to you.
Do you worry you are an overly sensitive or emotional person? Does it feel like your emotions currently have more control over you than you do over them? If you feel that your emotional distress is impacting your relationships or your sense of self worth then I may be able to help you.
I'm trained in both CBT and DBT and am particularly passionate about working with people who are struggling with accepting and navigating their emotional experiences and relationships.
Whether it's anxiety, low mood or a mixture of difficult emotions I can support you to develop self-compassion and techniques to manage these challenges.
When we have a problem, we often want to talk to someone who won’t judge us. It can be tough to open up to friends or family because we might worry about what they’ll think or fear upsetting them. This can make it hard to be completely honest and fully understand what’s going on. Seeing a psychotherapist gives you a chance to build a safe, trusting relationship with someone who can offer an unbiased perspective. The bond between the therapist and client can be really important in helping us tap into our own strengths to find solutions or make changes.
When we have a problem, we often want to talk to someone who won’t judge us. It can be tough to open up to friends or family because we might worry about what they’ll think or fear upsetting them. This can make it hard to be completely honest and fully understand what’s going on. Seeing a psychotherapist gives you a chance to build a safe, trusting relationship with someone who can offer an unbiased perspective. The bond between the therapist and client can be really important in helping us tap into our own strengths to find solutions or make changes.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
Welcome. If you’re reading this, you may well be experiencing difficulties with your mental health, either because of a specific event, or for what may seem like no obvious reason. There are a bewildering number of options to choose from, so how can I help you? I work psychodynamically, which means not just exploring what’s happening in the present, but also how your individual ways of coping and feeling may be linked unconsciously to your past. I have experience working with a variety of emotional issues and events, including anxiety, bereavement, stress, loneliness and unresolved childhood problems.
Welcome. If you’re reading this, you may well be experiencing difficulties with your mental health, either because of a specific event, or for what may seem like no obvious reason. There are a bewildering number of options to choose from, so how can I help you? I work psychodynamically, which means not just exploring what’s happening in the present, but also how your individual ways of coping and feeling may be linked unconsciously to your past. I have experience working with a variety of emotional issues and events, including anxiety, bereavement, stress, loneliness and unresolved childhood problems.
Qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, working with individuals, couples and children from age 13. I work without judgement, creating a safe place where clients will be valued, listened to and understood. I offer a space where together we can try and make some sense of what has brought you here. My style is relational in that I will engage with you and be curious in how our relating informs our work together, very much a collaborative approach. I remember how difficult I felt talking about deeply personal things with someone I did not know initially.
Qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, working with individuals, couples and children from age 13. I work without judgement, creating a safe place where clients will be valued, listened to and understood. I offer a space where together we can try and make some sense of what has brought you here. My style is relational in that I will engage with you and be curious in how our relating informs our work together, very much a collaborative approach. I remember how difficult I felt talking about deeply personal things with someone I did not know initially.
You do not need to be alone when navigating some of life’s most complex matters. In therapy, it is important that we form an alliance when working together, providing a space for exploration. I encompass a humanistic approach, alongside a number of other therapeutic approaches to support you. Our therapy is open ended to ensure time to build a therapeutic alliance. Having a space free of judgement and genuine compassion for whatever it is that brings you if vital.
You do not need to be alone when navigating some of life’s most complex matters. In therapy, it is important that we form an alliance when working together, providing a space for exploration. I encompass a humanistic approach, alongside a number of other therapeutic approaches to support you. Our therapy is open ended to ensure time to build a therapeutic alliance. Having a space free of judgement and genuine compassion for whatever it is that brings you if vital.
I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
Trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD/health anxiety/ generalised anxiety), long term health conditions, particularly neurological conditions.
Hi there! I would very much like to help you with your difficulties. I am currently providing online and phone therapy sessions but can rent a space in the bath/Bristol area. I have worked within the NHS for over 10 years in specialist settings for anxiety/depression/trauma/ physical illness/ neuro. As a Clinical Psychologist I work with all ages and difficulties either individually or with couples and families. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist but as a Clinical Psychologist I draw on many different therapies to tailor treatment to suit your needs choosing evidence-based therapies related to your particular difficulties.
Trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD/health anxiety/ generalised anxiety), long term health conditions, particularly neurological conditions.
Hi there! I would very much like to help you with your difficulties. I am currently providing online and phone therapy sessions but can rent a space in the bath/Bristol area. I have worked within the NHS for over 10 years in specialist settings for anxiety/depression/trauma/ physical illness/ neuro. As a Clinical Psychologist I work with all ages and difficulties either individually or with couples and families. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist but as a Clinical Psychologist I draw on many different therapies to tailor treatment to suit your needs choosing evidence-based therapies related to your particular difficulties.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
I work with people who need help with pain management, trauma, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties.
I have been working as a practitioner psychologist and as a CBT therapist for over 10 years.. I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too. I am chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the HCPC. Please see my website resolvingpain for more information. I offer therapy F2F or via Teams .
I work with people who need help with pain management, trauma, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties.
I have been working as a practitioner psychologist and as a CBT therapist for over 10 years.. I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too. I am chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the HCPC. Please see my website resolvingpain for more information. I offer therapy F2F or via Teams .
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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.