Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Dereham
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety).
CBT and EMDR have a good evidence base in helping people with trauma related symptoms/PTSD/traumatic bereavement, or where people need to process painful memories from the past. Both are also great for treating anxiety - it is daunting to leave your comfort zone, but the results of less fear/anxiety, and higher confidence in yourself are worth it!
I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety).
CBT and EMDR have a good evidence base in helping people with trauma related symptoms/PTSD/traumatic bereavement, or where people need to process painful memories from the past. Both are also great for treating anxiety - it is daunting to leave your comfort zone, but the results of less fear/anxiety, and higher confidence in yourself are worth it!
I offer treatment for various issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship difficulties.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or vulnerable, and I can provide a safe, supportive space for you to talk and move towards your goals. I offer CBT and EMDR, and use compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment techniques where helpful. I work in an affirmative and supportive way with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent.
I offer treatment for various issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship difficulties.
You might be feeling anxious, stuck, or vulnerable, and I can provide a safe, supportive space for you to talk and move towards your goals. I offer CBT and EMDR, and use compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment techniques where helpful. I work in an affirmative and supportive way with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent.
In addition to an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic & Counselling Counselling (with Attachment training) and a Psychotherapy Degree I am a Trauma Informed trainee, have specific training in: Anxiety & OCD, BPD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Couples Therapy
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
In addition to an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic & Counselling Counselling (with Attachment training) and a Psychotherapy Degree I am a Trauma Informed trainee, have specific training in: Anxiety & OCD, BPD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Couples Therapy
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years living with the impact of trauma while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Trauma doesn’t always come from one obvious event. Sometimes it develops through childhood experiences, difficult or abusive relationships, loss, emotional neglect, rejection, or years of adapting yourself just to cope.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing the effects of trauma, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, hypervigilance, masking, people-pleasing, relationship and attachment difficulties, and feeling disconnected from yourself
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years living with the impact of trauma while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Trauma doesn’t always come from one obvious event. Sometimes it develops through childhood experiences, difficult or abusive relationships, loss, emotional neglect, rejection, or years of adapting yourself just to cope.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing the effects of trauma, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, hypervigilance, masking, people-pleasing, relationship and attachment difficulties, and feeling disconnected from yourself
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This includes OCD, health anxiety and social anxiety.
The first session is about me getting to know you, what you would like help with and exploring the ways in which therapy could help and which kind of therapy might suit you best. It is also an opportunity for you to ask me any questions you have. Starting therapy can be daunting, and I have lots of experience helping people feel safe and supported .
This includes OCD, health anxiety and social anxiety.
The first session is about me getting to know you, what you would like help with and exploring the ways in which therapy could help and which kind of therapy might suit you best. It is also an opportunity for you to ask me any questions you have. Starting therapy can be daunting, and I have lots of experience helping people feel safe and supported .
I specialise in working with OCD, trauma (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and self-esteem related issues.
Sessions can be online or face to face near Norwich (or a mixture of both). We would start with a period of getting to know you and understand what has brought you to therapy. From there, we’ll work together to develop a plan which fits your needs and goals. I offer both brief and longer-term therapy so we can tailor our plan to suit what you can commit to.
I specialise in working with OCD, trauma (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and self-esteem related issues.
Sessions can be online or face to face near Norwich (or a mixture of both). We would start with a period of getting to know you and understand what has brought you to therapy. From there, we’ll work together to develop a plan which fits your needs and goals. I offer both brief and longer-term therapy so we can tailor our plan to suit what you can commit to.
I have worked in a variety of NHS settings including; The National and Specialist Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Service for Children and Young People, HIV and Sexual Health and Infant and Maternal Mental Health.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I have worked in a variety of NHS settings including; The National and Specialist Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Service for Children and Young People, HIV and Sexual Health and Infant and Maternal Mental Health.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with 15 years of NHS and private experience, working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and perinatal mental health.
Perhaps you have been struggling for a while - longer than you might admit. You may be caught in cycles of anxiety or low mood that feel impossible to break, or living with intrusive thoughts that are exhausting to manage. Perhaps you are navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy or new parenthood, or carrying difficult experiences from the past that still affect you today. You have tried to cope alone. You want something structured and evidence-based - not just to talk, but to understand what is keeping you stuck and learn practical tools to change it. You are ready to do the work.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with 15 years of NHS and private experience, working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and perinatal mental health.
Perhaps you have been struggling for a while - longer than you might admit. You may be caught in cycles of anxiety or low mood that feel impossible to break, or living with intrusive thoughts that are exhausting to manage. Perhaps you are navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy or new parenthood, or carrying difficult experiences from the past that still affect you today. You have tried to cope alone. You want something structured and evidence-based - not just to talk, but to understand what is keeping you stuck and learn practical tools to change it. You are ready to do the work.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with everyday life? Are you fed up with feeling the same way? Maybe you have experienced a life changing event, that has left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or alone. What ever your needs are, I can offer a safe, non - judgemental space to help you understand what's going on and together, we will come up with a plan to help you manage the current situation and work towards your individual goals and ultimately, live the life you want. It takes a lot to take that next step but once you do, it can give you hope for the future YOU! If you feel ready to make a change, please do get in touch.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with everyday life? Are you fed up with feeling the same way? Maybe you have experienced a life changing event, that has left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or alone. What ever your needs are, I can offer a safe, non - judgemental space to help you understand what's going on and together, we will come up with a plan to help you manage the current situation and work towards your individual goals and ultimately, live the life you want. It takes a lot to take that next step but once you do, it can give you hope for the future YOU! If you feel ready to make a change, please do get in touch.
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you chase certainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult uncertainty will be to manage. In OCD & health anxiety, we must learn to cope with "not knowing". You can read all about my approach to treatment on my website. Here, you'll also find a comprehensive OCD guide full of explanations & tips. It's free to download!
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you chase certainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult uncertainty will be to manage. In OCD & health anxiety, we must learn to cope with "not knowing". You can read all about my approach to treatment on my website. Here, you'll also find a comprehensive OCD guide full of explanations & tips. It's free to download!
I primarily work with people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and OCD, but also enjoy supporting people with panic, social anxiety, phobia and stress.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I primarily work with people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and OCD, but also enjoy supporting people with panic, social anxiety, phobia and stress.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
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.
My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues.
I work as a integrative counsellor, I believe in working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I can offer both short term therapy and long term therapy to suite the clients needs.
My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues.
I work as a integrative counsellor, I believe in working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I can offer both short term therapy and long term therapy to suite the clients needs.
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist supporting people through OCD, anxiety, trauma and perinatal mental health challenges, at any stage of life.
Together we'll look beyond symptoms to understand how anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm are affecting your everyday life. We'll develop practical, compassionate strategies and learn new skills that help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with meaningful activities, and build a life guided by your values rather than fear.
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist supporting people through OCD, anxiety, trauma and perinatal mental health challenges, at any stage of life.
Together we'll look beyond symptoms to understand how anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm are affecting your everyday life. We'll develop practical, compassionate strategies and learn new skills that help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with meaningful activities, and build a life guided by your values rather than fear.
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD.
My practice is shaped by years at frontline NHS services as a senior therapist, as a supervisor, and as a teacher of other therapists. Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ERP, ACT and EMDR). I write extensively about my approach to OCD working on my website, so please click the link below if you would like to find out more.
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD.
My practice is shaped by years at frontline NHS services as a senior therapist, as a supervisor, and as a teacher of other therapists. Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ERP, ACT and EMDR). I write extensively about my approach to OCD working on my website, so please click the link below if you would like to find out more.
You might be living with obsessive doubt, perfectionism, shame, burnout or the lasting effects of trauma.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and registered mental health nurse. My approach is formulation-led rather than one-size-fits-all, drawing on CBT, EMDR and inference-based CBT where appropriate. Together, we make sense of what is keeping the difficulty going and identify a focused, psychologically informed way forward.
You might be living with obsessive doubt, perfectionism, shame, burnout or the lasting effects of trauma.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and registered mental health nurse. My approach is formulation-led rather than one-size-fits-all, drawing on CBT, EMDR and inference-based CBT where appropriate. Together, we make sense of what is keeping the difficulty going and identify a focused, psychologically informed way forward.
Hi, I’m Francesca Smith, myself and my team of accredited Therapists & Psychologists specialise in supporting people with busy, demanding lives who are struggling with trauma, OCD, low self‑esteem, burnout or perfectionistic patterns.
You can work with me directly or with one of the experienced Therapists and Psychologists in the team. We support adults who want therapy that feels personal and attuned to your needs — not rushed or scripted. Our aim is to offer the time, care and flexibility many haven’t found in the NHS, with BABCP, HCPC and EMDR Europe accredited clinicians.
Hi, I’m Francesca Smith, myself and my team of accredited Therapists & Psychologists specialise in supporting people with busy, demanding lives who are struggling with trauma, OCD, low self‑esteem, burnout or perfectionistic patterns.
You can work with me directly or with one of the experienced Therapists and Psychologists in the team. We support adults who want therapy that feels personal and attuned to your needs — not rushed or scripted. Our aim is to offer the time, care and flexibility many haven’t found in the NHS, with BABCP, HCPC and EMDR Europe accredited clinicians.
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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.