Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Braintree
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
I am an integrative counsellor, this means I am qualified in various therapies, this allows myself to work with you and vary approaches to suit you and to enhance your counselling sessions. My expertise lays in helping people explore their issues, assisting you in finding answers and unlocking solutions to help you soothe and overcome your personal issues, placing you where you want to be.
I specialise in addiction counselling and treat all clients with an addiction issue in a person-centred way, which means every approach is tailored to suit you specifically as everyone has a different past and various approaches to suit everyone.
I am an integrative counsellor, this means I am qualified in various therapies, this allows myself to work with you and vary approaches to suit you and to enhance your counselling sessions. My expertise lays in helping people explore their issues, assisting you in finding answers and unlocking solutions to help you soothe and overcome your personal issues, placing you where you want to be.
I specialise in addiction counselling and treat all clients with an addiction issue in a person-centred way, which means every approach is tailored to suit you specifically as everyone has a different past and various approaches to suit everyone.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
You might feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in your thoughts. Maybe life has thrown too much at once—or you’ve carried something for too long. You might be neurodivergent, dealing with trauma, addiction, or navigating family struggles. I pride myself that my clients are heard, supported, and offered real tools for change. If, and when you are ready to talk, I offer a safe, straightforward space—online or in Braintree—to help you move forward, your way. I have supported children of all ages, adults and older adults for over 10 years and will take a unique approach to improve you, or a loved ones, quality of life.
You might feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in your thoughts. Maybe life has thrown too much at once—or you’ve carried something for too long. You might be neurodivergent, dealing with trauma, addiction, or navigating family struggles. I pride myself that my clients are heard, supported, and offered real tools for change. If, and when you are ready to talk, I offer a safe, straightforward space—online or in Braintree—to help you move forward, your way. I have supported children of all ages, adults and older adults for over 10 years and will take a unique approach to improve you, or a loved ones, quality of life.
I use an integrative approach as I do not believe one style fits all. This means I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are EMDR & CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). I am a qualified Europe and UK EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapist, a treatment with high success for different types of trauma, PTSD, assaults, rape, phobias, illness, injury, anxiety plus much more. I offer group therapy at a reduced rate and short courses- please enquire.
I use an integrative approach as I do not believe one style fits all. This means I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are EMDR & CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). I am a qualified Europe and UK EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapist, a treatment with high success for different types of trauma, PTSD, assaults, rape, phobias, illness, injury, anxiety plus much more. I offer group therapy at a reduced rate and short courses- please enquire.
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
Deciding to contact a counsellor can feel overwhelming but as a fully qualified counsellor and member of the BACP (British association for psychotherapy) I work to a professional standard and ethic, supporting you on every step of your journey. I work from my private practice which sits on the Essex and Suffolk border, nestled in the Colne valley offering comfortable confidential consulting rooms with discreet parking . My practice is based on person -centred values offering empathic in-depth support which allows you to explore your feelings, beliefs and emotions in a safe confidential space. Weekly, monthly or ad hoc sessions
Deciding to contact a counsellor can feel overwhelming but as a fully qualified counsellor and member of the BACP (British association for psychotherapy) I work to a professional standard and ethic, supporting you on every step of your journey. I work from my private practice which sits on the Essex and Suffolk border, nestled in the Colne valley offering comfortable confidential consulting rooms with discreet parking . My practice is based on person -centred values offering empathic in-depth support which allows you to explore your feelings, beliefs and emotions in a safe confidential space. Weekly, monthly or ad hoc sessions
Are you struggling with the stresses and strains that family, friendship, and/ or work life can bring and unsure what to do? Life is not always easy or straightforward, our lives can become challenging at times, causing us to feel overwhelmed with an array of complex emotions which can have an impact on our daily lives. Very often we don’t have someone that we can completely share our innermost thoughts and feelings with so having someone who is a trained professional, allows the opportunity to open up and confide in. I trust that I am able to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work collaboratively with you.
Are you struggling with the stresses and strains that family, friendship, and/ or work life can bring and unsure what to do? Life is not always easy or straightforward, our lives can become challenging at times, causing us to feel overwhelmed with an array of complex emotions which can have an impact on our daily lives. Very often we don’t have someone that we can completely share our innermost thoughts and feelings with so having someone who is a trained professional, allows the opportunity to open up and confide in. I trust that I am able to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work collaboratively with you.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
You might be feeling lost, burnt out, or like life has lost its spark. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, yet something still feels off. Therapy can be a place to figure things out—to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and expectations that have left you feeling disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside out.
You might be feeling lost, burnt out, or like life has lost its spark. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, yet something still feels off. Therapy can be a place to figure things out—to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and expectations that have left you feeling disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside out.
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples. I have an integrative training which enables me to draw upon a range of approaches including transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and person centred, to help clients explore what brings them to therapy. I work with a range of issues including: Anxiety Bereavement & loss Childhood trauma Coping with illness & long term health conditions Depression Domestic abuse Loss of direction in life Low self-esteem Phobias Redundancy Relationship difficulties.
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples. I have an integrative training which enables me to draw upon a range of approaches including transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and person centred, to help clients explore what brings them to therapy. I work with a range of issues including: Anxiety Bereavement & loss Childhood trauma Coping with illness & long term health conditions Depression Domestic abuse Loss of direction in life Low self-esteem Phobias Redundancy Relationship difficulties.
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
I offer a safe and confidential environment in which you can explore, understand and work through your problems. I am able to assist you with a wide range of issues such as: stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, abuse, self defeating behaviours and addictions, anger, relationship issues, and much more. I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
I offer a safe and confidential environment in which you can explore, understand and work through your problems. I am able to assist you with a wide range of issues such as: stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, abuse, self defeating behaviours and addictions, anger, relationship issues, and much more. I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a beneficial talking therapy for mental health conditions, particularly effective for issues like depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
For the past 12 years, I've dedicated my career to supporting adults facing challenges like complex trauma, domestic abuse, and childhood abuse. I pursued training as a CBT and EMDR therapist in the NHS, where I now treat various mental health disorders. I am accredited with the BABCP.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a beneficial talking therapy for mental health conditions, particularly effective for issues like depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
For the past 12 years, I've dedicated my career to supporting adults facing challenges like complex trauma, domestic abuse, and childhood abuse. I pursued training as a CBT and EMDR therapist in the NHS, where I now treat various mental health disorders. I am accredited with the BABCP.
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I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD.
I work in a collaborative and goal oriented manner using a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema informed approaches.
I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD.
I work in a collaborative and goal oriented manner using a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema informed approaches.
Anxiety, phobias, OCD, trauma, and many other mental health difficulties can quietly shape your life - until they don’t feel so quiet anymore.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various education and healthcare settings. I have experience working with individuals facing a wide variety of mental health difficulties. My specific interests and expertise lie in anxiety, phobias, OCD and trauma, but I also help people with depresssion, burnout and stress.
Anxiety, phobias, OCD, trauma, and many other mental health difficulties can quietly shape your life - until they don’t feel so quiet anymore.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various education and healthcare settings. I have experience working with individuals facing a wide variety of mental health difficulties. My specific interests and expertise lie in anxiety, phobias, OCD and trauma, but I also help people with depresssion, burnout and stress.
I am a therapist specialising in OCD, anxiety disorders and trauma therapy.
I use ACT and CFT to work with a broad range of difficulties. I am a specialist therapist on ACT/ERP for OCD. I also have specialist training in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, stress based work issues, High Achievers, Addiction and Relationship challenges.
I am a therapist specialising in OCD, anxiety disorders and trauma therapy.
I use ACT and CFT to work with a broad range of difficulties. I am a specialist therapist on ACT/ERP for OCD. I also have specialist training in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, stress based work issues, High Achievers, Addiction and Relationship challenges.
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent adults such as such as ADHD, autism and OCD, whether diagnosed or self-identified, who are looking for a safe, non-judgemental space.
I’m Olivia, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.
I welcome all clients from all backgrounds and ways of being, Together we can explore what feels out of step in your life, and help you to gain more understanding of yourself and your world.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means we’ll explore how your past may be shaping your present - not to dwell, but to help you gain insight, shift patterns, and feel more in control of your story.
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent adults such as such as ADHD, autism and OCD, whether diagnosed or self-identified, who are looking for a safe, non-judgemental space.
I’m Olivia, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.
I welcome all clients from all backgrounds and ways of being, Together we can explore what feels out of step in your life, and help you to gain more understanding of yourself and your world.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means we’ll explore how your past may be shaping your present - not to dwell, but to help you gain insight, shift patterns, and feel more in control of your story.
As someone who has suffered from anxiety in the past and who has a son with ADHD, I understand how these problems affect clients and the frustration they cause. I recognise that clients want to learn how to reduce and control their symptoms so that they can lead a more fulfilling and functional life.
As someone who has suffered from anxiety in the past and who has a son with ADHD, I understand how these problems affect clients and the frustration they cause. I recognise that clients want to learn how to reduce and control their symptoms so that they can lead a more fulfilling and functional life.
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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.