Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Bovingdon
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
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.
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I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse friendly (lived and professional experience of both, including experience of autism, PDA profile, ADHD, OCD).
I offer counselling and supervision, mainly using systemic/ person centred techniques but I also have experience in working with CBT concepts as well. I am experienced in working with self harm and suicidal feelings in a supportive way. I also offer relationship / couples counselling.
LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse friendly (lived and professional experience of both, including experience of autism, PDA profile, ADHD, OCD).
I offer counselling and supervision, mainly using systemic/ person centred techniques but I also have experience in working with CBT concepts as well. I am experienced in working with self harm and suicidal feelings in a supportive way. I also offer relationship / couples counselling.
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
I specialise in treating OCD, including Pure O themes such as POCD, HOCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory and sensorimotor OCD, using Rumination-Focused ERP.
I have extensive experience treating OCD, including POCD, HOCD/SO- OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory, real event and sensorimotor OCD. Treatment focuses on Rumination-Focused ERP to help you disengage from compulsive thinking and regain a sense of agency. I also offer ADHD coaching and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults
I specialise in treating OCD, including Pure O themes such as POCD, HOCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory and sensorimotor OCD, using Rumination-Focused ERP.
I have extensive experience treating OCD, including POCD, HOCD/SO- OCD, ROCD, scrupulosity, false memory, real event and sensorimotor OCD. Treatment focuses on Rumination-Focused ERP to help you disengage from compulsive thinking and regain a sense of agency. I also offer ADHD coaching and comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults
Over the years I have worked extensively with people with problems such as depression and anxiety (e.g. stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems, skin picking and trichotillomania).
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Over the years I have worked extensively with people with problems such as depression and anxiety (e.g. stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems, skin picking and trichotillomania).
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I worked in busy NHS psychology services for over 20 years with hundreds of clients with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, sexual health and addiction.
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
I worked in busy NHS psychology services for over 20 years with hundreds of clients with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, sexual health and addiction.
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
Therapy that leads somewhere.
It’s our relationships that make the difference. People who work with me build a relationship that supports lasting and meaningful change in their life.
You might be coming to therapy feeling frustrated that you’ve not been able to fix things on your own. Maybe you have talked, reflected, read, and processed, yet the same patterns keep showing up.
Working with me allows you to gain perspectives you cannot get on your own, and the support to shift unwanted patterns and dynamics. Warmth matters, but so does direction.
Therapy that leads somewhere.
It’s our relationships that make the difference. People who work with me build a relationship that supports lasting and meaningful change in their life.
You might be coming to therapy feeling frustrated that you’ve not been able to fix things on your own. Maybe you have talked, reflected, read, and processed, yet the same patterns keep showing up.
Working with me allows you to gain perspectives you cannot get on your own, and the support to shift unwanted patterns and dynamics. Warmth matters, but so does direction.
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety.
In my therapeutic work, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
I am also trained in DNAV (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents) and DBT skills, which I can bring into sessions dependant on the person’s difficulties.
I work with both children and adults.
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety.
In my therapeutic work, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
I am also trained in DNAV (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents) and DBT skills, which I can bring into sessions dependant on the person’s difficulties.
I work with both children and adults.
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). Alongside two specialist OCD colleagues Iset up the Specialist OCD Clinic Ltd in May 2023. I provide private therapy sessions online via zoom and face to face in our dedicated therapy rooms in Haywards Heath.
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). Alongside two specialist OCD colleagues Iset up the Specialist OCD Clinic Ltd in May 2023. I provide private therapy sessions online via zoom and face to face in our dedicated therapy rooms in Haywards Heath.
I aim for a warm and welcoming atmosphere as I believe it is important to feel comfortable in the room with your therapist. I am experienced in working with panic attacks, generalised anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship issues, conflict management, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and grief and loss. The therapy hour last 50 minutes. This is your space and you can bring whatever you choose. All feelings and ideas are acceptable in the room and everything is confidential. Therapy moves at your pace and it is also your decision when to end therapy.
I aim for a warm and welcoming atmosphere as I believe it is important to feel comfortable in the room with your therapist. I am experienced in working with panic attacks, generalised anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship issues, conflict management, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and grief and loss. The therapy hour last 50 minutes. This is your space and you can bring whatever you choose. All feelings and ideas are acceptable in the room and everything is confidential. Therapy moves at your pace and it is also your decision when to end therapy.
Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disotder, Health Anxiety and many others.
I work using a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) approaches. I believe that this offers you the best of both worlds. You may feel your life has lost meaning and this can lead to depression, stress or anxiety. This can sometimes be due to unhelpful or negative thinking (cognitive) patterns and together we can work on these. Talking to a professional counsellor can help you process those feelings and move towards a more contented life. I will not judge you and I will always work at your pace. I offer a careful balance of support and gentle challenge.
Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disotder, Health Anxiety and many others.
I work using a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) approaches. I believe that this offers you the best of both worlds. You may feel your life has lost meaning and this can lead to depression, stress or anxiety. This can sometimes be due to unhelpful or negative thinking (cognitive) patterns and together we can work on these. Talking to a professional counsellor can help you process those feelings and move towards a more contented life. I will not judge you and I will always work at your pace. I offer a careful balance of support and gentle challenge.
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you.
Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward. This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you.
Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward. This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
I have practiced as a Clinical Psychologist for nearly 20 years. My manner is open, kind & approachable. The majority of my career has been spent working in psychological services in the NHS, mainly within South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. In recent years, I have also worked in private practice. I work with adults who experience a wide-range of psychological need, when it becomes apparent that something needs to change but you feel stuck and confused about how to move forwards. I view each person as an expert on their own lives & I will draw upon your strengths & values, working towards specific, co-created goals.
I have practiced as a Clinical Psychologist for nearly 20 years. My manner is open, kind & approachable. The majority of my career has been spent working in psychological services in the NHS, mainly within South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. In recent years, I have also worked in private practice. I work with adults who experience a wide-range of psychological need, when it becomes apparent that something needs to change but you feel stuck and confused about how to move forwards. I view each person as an expert on their own lives & I will draw upon your strengths & values, working towards specific, co-created goals.
I am a personable and experienced Psychotherapist dedicated to working with people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including & not limited to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain difficulties, stress and low self-esteem .
Our difficulties can get in the way of us experiencing joy in the present moment & prevent us from living life according to what really matters. Together, we can work through these blockages, exploring held beliefs & finding new approaches to address unhelpful behavioural patterns in order to make room for more of the important and meaning aspects of life.
I am a personable and experienced Psychotherapist dedicated to working with people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including & not limited to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain difficulties, stress and low self-esteem .
Our difficulties can get in the way of us experiencing joy in the present moment & prevent us from living life according to what really matters. Together, we can work through these blockages, exploring held beliefs & finding new approaches to address unhelpful behavioural patterns in order to make room for more of the important and meaning aspects of life.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships.
You may have spent years feeling different, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up with other people’s expectations. Perhaps you are a neurodivergent young adult or a woman who received a later-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis and is now trying to make sense of years of masking, people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt.
Many neurodivergent people grow up feeling misunderstood or disconnected from themselves, often learning to hide their needs to feel accepted. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty trusting yourself.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships.
You may have spent years feeling different, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up with other people’s expectations. Perhaps you are a neurodivergent young adult or a woman who received a later-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis and is now trying to make sense of years of masking, people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt.
Many neurodivergent people grow up feeling misunderstood or disconnected from themselves, often learning to hide their needs to feel accepted. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty trusting yourself.
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.
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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.