Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Carshalton
Specialist CBT therapist in anxiety & OCD.
In the first part of our work together, we are going to develop an understanding of what maintains your distress & in the second part we are going to focus on CBT strategies and techniques you will be able to use to break these vicious cycles. I am looking forward to working with you as a team to achieve your therapy goals. My style is warm and approachable.
Specialist CBT therapist in anxiety & OCD.
In the first part of our work together, we are going to develop an understanding of what maintains your distress & in the second part we are going to focus on CBT strategies and techniques you will be able to use to break these vicious cycles. I am looking forward to working with you as a team to achieve your therapy goals. My style is warm and approachable.
Face to face and online, I have helped many clients recover from anxiety disorders, depression and self-esteem issues. I have helped clients with abandonment and rejection fears work on relationship issues so that they are able to live in harmony with others. We will work together with your presenting issues and we will also journey into your past to see if we can get to the root of why you feel the way you do and together we will work through any triggers so that your life becomes more manageable. There is nothing more enlightening than self discovery and becoming a more confident version of yourself is extremely empowering.
Face to face and online, I have helped many clients recover from anxiety disorders, depression and self-esteem issues. I have helped clients with abandonment and rejection fears work on relationship issues so that they are able to live in harmony with others. We will work together with your presenting issues and we will also journey into your past to see if we can get to the root of why you feel the way you do and together we will work through any triggers so that your life becomes more manageable. There is nothing more enlightening than self discovery and becoming a more confident version of yourself is extremely empowering.
Hello, I am Marijke. I have many years of experience in working with different people from all walks of life. First as a social worker, and in the past few years as a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with adults, young people and couples. I can help you work through areas in your life where you feel “stuck” and where you experience problems, like anxiety and depression, addiction, phobias, Post Traumatic Stress, feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, or problems in your relationship.
Hello, I am Marijke. I have many years of experience in working with different people from all walks of life. First as a social worker, and in the past few years as a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I work with adults, young people and couples. I can help you work through areas in your life where you feel “stuck” and where you experience problems, like anxiety and depression, addiction, phobias, Post Traumatic Stress, feelings of low self-worth and low self-esteem, or problems in your relationship.
I can offer support with anxiety disorders, depression, family, stress, OCD, anger, loss & bereavement.
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
I can offer support with anxiety disorders, depression, family, stress, OCD, anger, loss & bereavement.
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, stuck, overwhelmed, struggling in a relationship, or simply aware that something needs to change. I work with adults, couples and young people, with particular experience supporting boys and young men. My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. We work at a pace that feels manageable, making sense of what is happening, exploring patterns and creating space for greater understanding, choice and change.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, stuck, overwhelmed, struggling in a relationship, or simply aware that something needs to change. I work with adults, couples and young people, with particular experience supporting boys and young men. My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. We work at a pace that feels manageable, making sense of what is happening, exploring patterns and creating space for greater understanding, choice and change.
My clinical experience includes support for tinnitus, loneliness, stress, low self-esteem, grieving, loss, life crisis/purpose, panic attacks, OCD, abuse and identity difficulties.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
My clinical experience includes support for tinnitus, loneliness, stress, low self-esteem, grieving, loss, life crisis/purpose, panic attacks, OCD, abuse and identity difficulties.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
EMDR Accredited , CBT, Family systems, Mindfulness, Attachment, EFT, working with Trauma, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Shame, Racism, OCD, BP
When the present is painful and the way forward uncertain, we may need to be heard and supported in order to see what is happening for us and around us, so that we can find greater understanding and joy in our lives . I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and an Accredited Member of the BACP and of EMDR Europe with 17 years experience. I have been working successfully with a great variety of issues, working in Private Practice, in the NHS, as well as with Sutton Counselling and Goldsmiths University. I work with Adults, older teenagers, and couples. www.nicolerolls.co.uk
EMDR Accredited , CBT, Family systems, Mindfulness, Attachment, EFT, working with Trauma, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Shame, Racism, OCD, BP
When the present is painful and the way forward uncertain, we may need to be heard and supported in order to see what is happening for us and around us, so that we can find greater understanding and joy in our lives . I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and an Accredited Member of the BACP and of EMDR Europe with 17 years experience. I have been working successfully with a great variety of issues, working in Private Practice, in the NHS, as well as with Sutton Counselling and Goldsmiths University. I work with Adults, older teenagers, and couples. www.nicolerolls.co.uk
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I specialise in and am passionate about working with trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, long term conditions, depression, low self-esteem and social anxiety.
While CBT forms the core foundation of my practice, I work integratively—drawing on advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to tailor a personalised, responsive therapeutic approach to your personal goals and core values.
I specialise in and am passionate about working with trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, long term conditions, depression, low self-esteem and social anxiety.
While CBT forms the core foundation of my practice, I work integratively—drawing on advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to tailor a personalised, responsive therapeutic approach to your personal goals and core values.
I’m trained in multiple approaches (including ACT and ERP which are the best-researched approaches for anxiety and OCD), which means I can adapt the sessions to you and the type of anxiety you are experiencing.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it looks like compulsive behaviour, never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted.
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear is keeping them stuck.
I’m trained in multiple approaches (including ACT and ERP which are the best-researched approaches for anxiety and OCD), which means I can adapt the sessions to you and the type of anxiety you are experiencing.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it looks like compulsive behaviour, never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted.
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear is keeping them stuck.
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
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.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Some are stuck in compulsions they can't explain to people who haven't experienced OCD.
I specialise in OCD, treated with ERP, alongside anxiety, health anxiety and burnout, drawing on trauma-focused CBT, ACT and compassion-focused therapy. As a BABCP-accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with an NHS Talking Therapies background, I offer structured, formulation-led CBT in West London and online across the UK.
Some are stuck in compulsions they can't explain to people who haven't experienced OCD.
I specialise in OCD, treated with ERP, alongside anxiety, health anxiety and burnout, drawing on trauma-focused CBT, ACT and compassion-focused therapy. As a BABCP-accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with an NHS Talking Therapies background, I offer structured, formulation-led CBT in West London and online across the UK.
I am Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in interventions for those struggling with OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Rumination and Negative Self-Talk.
Alongside my special interests I work with most common mental health difficulties including stress, professional burnout, depression, anxiety, low self-confidence and adjustment to significant life events. I am also able to assist with more enduring difficulties relating to early life experiences, severe mood fluctuations and psychotic experiences.
I am Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in interventions for those struggling with OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, Rumination and Negative Self-Talk.
Alongside my special interests I work with most common mental health difficulties including stress, professional burnout, depression, anxiety, low self-confidence and adjustment to significant life events. I am also able to assist with more enduring difficulties relating to early life experiences, severe mood fluctuations and psychotic experiences.
If you’re exhausted by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, constant doubt or fear of uncertainty, you are not broken - and you are not alone.
Recent client feedback: “Bridget was really wonderful. I left feeling empowered and confident I had everything I needed to tackle my OCD and future challenges.”
Alongside CBT and ERP, I integrate ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) where appropriate, helping you build resilience and self-trust.
If you’re exhausted by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, constant doubt or fear of uncertainty, you are not broken - and you are not alone.
Recent client feedback: “Bridget was really wonderful. I left feeling empowered and confident I had everything I needed to tackle my OCD and future challenges.”
Alongside CBT and ERP, I integrate ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) where appropriate, helping you build resilience and self-trust.
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.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
I am highly skilled in CBT and I specialise in the areas of chronic pain and OCD.
Have you been struggling with something which is interfering with you being able to get on with your usual things? Maybe you have been feeling down more than usual, or feeling very anxious and tired for a long time. Changes in your ability to sleep, eat or concentrate for a while could mean that you are depressed, or that anxiety is overwhelming you and stopping you from functioning properly. Life events such as illness, bereavement, divorce, trauma or even great events like becoming a parent or grandparent can create changes that are hard to cope with. If so, a therapist can help you to get back on your feet again.
I am highly skilled in CBT and I specialise in the areas of chronic pain and OCD.
Have you been struggling with something which is interfering with you being able to get on with your usual things? Maybe you have been feeling down more than usual, or feeling very anxious and tired for a long time. Changes in your ability to sleep, eat or concentrate for a while could mean that you are depressed, or that anxiety is overwhelming you and stopping you from functioning properly. Life events such as illness, bereavement, divorce, trauma or even great events like becoming a parent or grandparent can create changes that are hard to cope with. If so, a therapist can help you to get back on your feet again.
I am a registered CBT therapist specialising in anxiety and depression, with 20 years of experience in charity work, private practice, and the last 10 years in the NHS. I believe that truly authentic, non-judgmental sessions are a vital part of my approach. During our time together, lasting 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your needs, we will gently explore your issues, seek to understand what keeps them in place, and work collaboratively to help improve your feelings, mood, and their effects on your daily life and relationships.
I am a registered CBT therapist specialising in anxiety and depression, with 20 years of experience in charity work, private practice, and the last 10 years in the NHS. I believe that truly authentic, non-judgmental sessions are a vital part of my approach. During our time together, lasting 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your needs, we will gently explore your issues, seek to understand what keeps them in place, and work collaboratively to help improve your feelings, mood, and their effects on your daily life and relationships.
Anxiety is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can stop you from doing what matters most—perhaps spending time with loved ones, trying new experiences, or simply feeling at ease. In an effort to cope, it's easy to fall into patterns that make anxiety worse, leaving you feeling stuck or isolated. You might build walls to protect yourself from disappointing others or feeling embarrassed, but those same walls can push people away, leaving you more disconnected. My approach is centered on creating a compassionate, safe space where we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back.
Anxiety is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can stop you from doing what matters most—perhaps spending time with loved ones, trying new experiences, or simply feeling at ease. In an effort to cope, it's easy to fall into patterns that make anxiety worse, leaving you feeling stuck or isolated. You might build walls to protect yourself from disappointing others or feeling embarrassed, but those same walls can push people away, leaving you more disconnected. My approach is centered on creating a compassionate, safe space where we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back.
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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.