Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in East Molesey
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
I tailor my approach to suit each particular individual's circumstances and issues. I have over 25 years post qualification experience in psychotherapy and counselling and I see people with a range of issues and work both short and long term.
I tailor my approach to suit each particular individual's circumstances and issues. I have over 25 years post qualification experience in psychotherapy and counselling and I see people with a range of issues and work both short and long term.
Hello, I am Aldona. You are here so maybe it means you are thinking about counselling or psychotherapy. Investing in mental health is as important as physical. Anybody can benefit from therapy no matter what age or gender you are. It can be very rewarding because it helps you be the person you want to be. In these times of uncertainty, uneasy economic and political situation; isolation, bereavement and also historic emotional issues could be experienced more frequently and intensively. Difficulties experienced for a prolonged time can lead to somatic problems. “A good life is a process, not a state of being" (Carl Rogers)
Hello, I am Aldona. You are here so maybe it means you are thinking about counselling or psychotherapy. Investing in mental health is as important as physical. Anybody can benefit from therapy no matter what age or gender you are. It can be very rewarding because it helps you be the person you want to be. In these times of uncertainty, uneasy economic and political situation; isolation, bereavement and also historic emotional issues could be experienced more frequently and intensively. Difficulties experienced for a prolonged time can lead to somatic problems. “A good life is a process, not a state of being" (Carl Rogers)
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
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You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders (including OCD, health anxiety, and social anxiety), and depression.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Perhaps you find yourself caught in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or fear, unsure how to move forward yet knowing you want something to change. Maybe you’ve been carrying these struggles alone for a long time and are now seeking support that feels safe, understanding, grounded, and informed.
You may want to feel more in control of your direction, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and reconnect with your confidence, values, goals, and the people who matter most to you.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders (including OCD, health anxiety, and social anxiety), and depression.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Perhaps you find yourself caught in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or fear, unsure how to move forward yet knowing you want something to change. Maybe you’ve been carrying these struggles alone for a long time and are now seeking support that feels safe, understanding, grounded, and informed.
You may want to feel more in control of your direction, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and reconnect with your confidence, values, goals, and the people who matter most to you.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
I find that most clients are struggling because they lack coping strategies to manage distress, but also often because they are out of touch with what is important to them, their values, their strengths, their preferred life directions, and there are barriers such as anxiety, fear and/or emotional discomfort which lead to avoidance and other unhelpful behaviours. In turn, these factors thwart their goals and increase distress. Clients want reduced distress and increased pleasure and engagement with a life in which they can feel confident and empowered.
I find that most clients are struggling because they lack coping strategies to manage distress, but also often because they are out of touch with what is important to them, their values, their strengths, their preferred life directions, and there are barriers such as anxiety, fear and/or emotional discomfort which lead to avoidance and other unhelpful behaviours. In turn, these factors thwart their goals and increase distress. Clients want reduced distress and increased pleasure and engagement with a life in which they can feel confident and empowered.
I have also supported many clients to overcome OCD.
I hold a clinical doctorate qualification in psychology and am registered with the UK Health Care Professions Council. For many years I worked in the NHS managing a small innovate group of therapists. I have training in a wide range of gold standard therapy approaches and am registered with all major insurers.
I have also supported many clients to overcome OCD.
I hold a clinical doctorate qualification in psychology and am registered with the UK Health Care Professions Council. For many years I worked in the NHS managing a small innovate group of therapists. I have training in a wide range of gold standard therapy approaches and am registered with all major insurers.
I specialise in OCD and couples therapy, with a clear, structured approach to both.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples therapy, OCD, self esteem, body image, anxiety disorders and trauma.
I specialise in OCD and couples therapy, with a clear, structured approach to both.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples therapy, OCD, self esteem, body image, anxiety disorders and trauma.
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. I believe that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. I believe that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
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 have experience of working with both adults and young people who experience difficulties ranging from anxiety, panic, OCD, worry, low-mood, grief, trauma to relationship difficulties.
I believe that we are all unique and a product of our own subjective experience. I work with you to find out what you would like to achieve from your therapy and tailor the sessions accordingly. I take an integrative approach which means I incorporate elements of different therapies such as EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic therapy on Person-Centred Base.
I have experience of working with both adults and young people who experience difficulties ranging from anxiety, panic, OCD, worry, low-mood, grief, trauma to relationship difficulties.
I believe that we are all unique and a product of our own subjective experience. I work with you to find out what you would like to achieve from your therapy and tailor the sessions accordingly. I take an integrative approach which means I incorporate elements of different therapies such as EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic therapy on Person-Centred Base.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by trauma, PTSD or CPTSD (stemming from armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), neurodiverse development and function (ASD, ADHD and/or specific learning difficulties), depression, loss, bereavement and addiction.
Experienced private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20+ years background in neuropsychology. I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. In my Trauma-informed practice, I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim to grow self-awareness. Offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe, and empathic environment, I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by trauma, PTSD or CPTSD (stemming from armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), neurodiverse development and function (ASD, ADHD and/or specific learning difficulties), depression, loss, bereavement and addiction.
Experienced private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20+ years background in neuropsychology. I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. In my Trauma-informed practice, I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim to grow self-awareness. Offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe, and empathic environment, I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
My main areas of specialism include working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and obsessive compulsivity, trauma, sexual trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, low self-esteem, sexual issues, chemsex, addiction issues, relationship difficulties and identity struggles.
I practice integrative therapy which means that I work with a range of different therapeutic models depending on what you need. I use a combination of therapeutic models, including IFS (Internal Family Systems), CFT (Compassion Focus Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Analytical Therapy) and Psychodynamic therapy.
My main areas of specialism include working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) and obsessive compulsivity, trauma, sexual trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, low self-esteem, sexual issues, chemsex, addiction issues, relationship difficulties and identity struggles.
I practice integrative therapy which means that I work with a range of different therapeutic models depending on what you need. I use a combination of therapeutic models, including IFS (Internal Family Systems), CFT (Compassion Focus Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Analytical Therapy) and Psychodynamic therapy.
You may be going through a specific problem such as Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Depression, Grief or low self-esteem.
I practice with empathy, compassion and discretion drawing on a number of approaches including, CBT, humanistic and psychodynamic. I have significant experience with working with both individuals and couples with relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, grief, OCD and depression. I also give support with dating and building healthy relationships.
You may be going through a specific problem such as Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Depression, Grief or low self-esteem.
I practice with empathy, compassion and discretion drawing on a number of approaches including, CBT, humanistic and psychodynamic. I have significant experience with working with both individuals and couples with relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, grief, OCD and depression. I also give support with dating and building healthy relationships.
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.
I help Italian and English-speaking adults in the UK, especially expats, professionals, and people living between cultures, who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, pressure, relationship patterns, OCD, loneliness, or major life transitions.
I offer integrative psychotherapy informed by ACT, psychodynamic thinking, and somatic/body-based interventions. This means we can work practically with thoughts, emotions, patterns, relationships, and the body’s stress responses, while connecting therapy to your real life outside the session.
I help Italian and English-speaking adults in the UK, especially expats, professionals, and people living between cultures, who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, pressure, relationship patterns, OCD, loneliness, or major life transitions.
I offer integrative psychotherapy informed by ACT, psychodynamic thinking, and somatic/body-based interventions. This means we can work practically with thoughts, emotions, patterns, relationships, and the body’s stress responses, while connecting therapy to your real life outside the session.
Nearby Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors Searches for East Molesey
- Chessington
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- Hampton
- Kingston upon Thames
- Shepperton
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- Teddington
- Thames Ditton
- Twickenham
- Walton-on-Thames
- Weybridge
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.