Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Ellesmere Port
Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma.
I work using an integrative approach as I am a great believer one size rarely fits all. This involves using varying amounts of psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT. I'm trained to use the survivor to thriver programme for childhood abuse and have further training in ERP, eating disorders, gender identity, neurodivergence and trauma focussed CBT.
Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma.
I work using an integrative approach as I am a great believer one size rarely fits all. This involves using varying amounts of psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT. I'm trained to use the survivor to thriver programme for childhood abuse and have further training in ERP, eating disorders, gender identity, neurodivergence and trauma focussed CBT.
Victoria Lacey | CBT Therapist | EMDR |
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
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Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in anxiety, OCD and trauma, while also supporting depression, self-esteem, phobias, and social and health anxiety.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist with 20 years’ mental health experience, specialising in anxiety, OCD and trauma. My background includes 16 years in psychological therapies, 5 years in clinical leadership, and teaching CBT to therapists and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees. I offer CBT, inference based CBT, ERP and EMDR tailored to you.
I specialise in anxiety, OCD and trauma, while also supporting depression, self-esteem, phobias, and social and health anxiety.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist with 20 years’ mental health experience, specialising in anxiety, OCD and trauma. My background includes 16 years in psychological therapies, 5 years in clinical leadership, and teaching CBT to therapists and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees. I offer CBT, inference based CBT, ERP and EMDR tailored to you.
Trauma and EMDR Therapist and Supervisor Specialising in PTSD, trauma, narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma.
I am Janine and I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced PTSD, childhood trauma, narcissistic, emotionally abusive relationships, Domestic abuse and adult trauma. Many of the people I work with grew up in environments where their emotional needs were not fully seen or where they learned to prioritize others’ needs above their own. As adults, this can sometimes show up as anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.
Trauma and EMDR Therapist and Supervisor Specialising in PTSD, trauma, narcissistic abuse and childhood trauma.
I am Janine and I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced PTSD, childhood trauma, narcissistic, emotionally abusive relationships, Domestic abuse and adult trauma. Many of the people I work with grew up in environments where their emotional needs were not fully seen or where they learned to prioritize others’ needs above their own. As adults, this can sometimes show up as anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.
Are you feeling the impact of life's difficult issues right now? Struggles with finances, work, relationships etc can intensify previous issues, or cause new issues that have a real effect on us every day; anxiety, depression, low motivation, low self esteem, insecurity, loneliness, grief, confusion, abuse, burn-out, overwhelm, it is not easy and yet completely normal to be feeling that way given life's challenges. Its often a relief just to talk and offload about what is happening. I offer a safe non-judgemental space that is uniquely yours to do just that and to help you figure out what's best for you moving forwards.
Are you feeling the impact of life's difficult issues right now? Struggles with finances, work, relationships etc can intensify previous issues, or cause new issues that have a real effect on us every day; anxiety, depression, low motivation, low self esteem, insecurity, loneliness, grief, confusion, abuse, burn-out, overwhelm, it is not easy and yet completely normal to be feeling that way given life's challenges. Its often a relief just to talk and offload about what is happening. I offer a safe non-judgemental space that is uniquely yours to do just that and to help you figure out what's best for you moving forwards.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to "fix" you, but to walk alongside you as you navigate your way through therapy. We’ll work together to identify the patterns that no longer serve you and build the resilience you need to face life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I am here to listen, non-judgementally and to support you as you explore your emotions.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My role isn't to "fix" you, but to walk alongside you as you navigate your way through therapy. We’ll work together to identify the patterns that no longer serve you and build the resilience you need to face life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I am here to listen, non-judgementally and to support you as you explore your emotions.
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Hello! I’m Rebecca, a counsellor with a lot of mental health experience, both of others and of my own. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I can work with different therapy styles to create something that is right for you.
What do you want to get from counselling? Is there something bothering you that you feel is holding you back? Would talking to someone help you? Do you just want a safe space to be? I’m hoping I can support you with this!
I work with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Autism, ADHD and more. Want to have a chat? Please contact me to arrange a free call to see if I can help you.
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Hello! I’m Rebecca, a counsellor with a lot of mental health experience, both of others and of my own. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I can work with different therapy styles to create something that is right for you.
What do you want to get from counselling? Is there something bothering you that you feel is holding you back? Would talking to someone help you? Do you just want a safe space to be? I’m hoping I can support you with this!
I work with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Autism, ADHD and more. Want to have a chat? Please contact me to arrange a free call to see if I can help you.
Thank you for reading!
anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, panic, self-harm, self-esteem.
I have over nineteen years of experience working with children, young people and adults. I offer in‑person sessions from my therapeutic space in the North West, as well as online or telephone appointments for flexible access. Whilst the person‑centred approach underpins all my work, I am also a qualified CBT therapist. I began my career supporting children as a primary school teacher and now work with them therapeutically. Alongside my client work, I am a clinical supervisor and college lecturer, helping trainee counsellors achieve their first professional qualification.
anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, panic, self-harm, self-esteem.
I have over nineteen years of experience working with children, young people and adults. I offer in‑person sessions from my therapeutic space in the North West, as well as online or telephone appointments for flexible access. Whilst the person‑centred approach underpins all my work, I am also a qualified CBT therapist. I began my career supporting children as a primary school teacher and now work with them therapeutically. Alongside my client work, I am a clinical supervisor and college lecturer, helping trainee counsellors achieve their first professional qualification.
Some struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, reduced self esteem, OCD, panic attacks, low mood or perfectionism tendencies.
Hi, I'm Sarah and I am a qualified CBT and EMDR therapist. I am experienced in treating all types of anxiety, depression, low self esteem and trauma. My goal is to help you to break free of the vicious cycle of anxiety and depression. I understand that when you have depression or anxiety you can feel "stuck" and you cannot see a way out.
CBT and EMDR are both highly effective treatments for breaking out of this cycle. They allow people to take back control of their lives. In our sessions I will help you to learn proven techniques that can help you to manage your depression or anxiety.
Some struggle with anxiety, relationship difficulties, reduced self esteem, OCD, panic attacks, low mood or perfectionism tendencies.
Hi, I'm Sarah and I am a qualified CBT and EMDR therapist. I am experienced in treating all types of anxiety, depression, low self esteem and trauma. My goal is to help you to break free of the vicious cycle of anxiety and depression. I understand that when you have depression or anxiety you can feel "stuck" and you cannot see a way out.
CBT and EMDR are both highly effective treatments for breaking out of this cycle. They allow people to take back control of their lives. In our sessions I will help you to learn proven techniques that can help you to manage your depression or anxiety.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 17 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 17 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
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.
Hi, I'm Jo, with 18 years experience, I specialise in treating adults who are struggling with self-doubt, persistent anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing and burn-out - not just from work but from juggling the demands of life.
Therapy with me will help you gain:
-Clarity- you will understand the patterns you find yourself stuck in and how to change them
-Confidence- Tame your inner-critic and increase your self-trust and self-appreciation
-Connectedness - Overcome feelings of insecurity and develop more fulfilling relationships
-Peace of mind- Freedom from anxiety and fear to calm and contentment
Hi, I'm Jo, with 18 years experience, I specialise in treating adults who are struggling with self-doubt, persistent anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing and burn-out - not just from work but from juggling the demands of life.
Therapy with me will help you gain:
-Clarity- you will understand the patterns you find yourself stuck in and how to change them
-Confidence- Tame your inner-critic and increase your self-trust and self-appreciation
-Connectedness - Overcome feelings of insecurity and develop more fulfilling relationships
-Peace of mind- Freedom from anxiety and fear to calm and contentment
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression.
At Torden CBT we use CBT and evidence-based interventions to maximise recovery and prevent relapse, and do so by personalising therapy to the needs of the individual. I am a straight forward, open, honest and approachable person.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression.
At Torden CBT we use CBT and evidence-based interventions to maximise recovery and prevent relapse, and do so by personalising therapy to the needs of the individual. I am a straight forward, open, honest and approachable person.
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
My main areas of work are supporting clients with common mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety OCD and Low Self-esteem.
I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced Trauma, particularly those experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), including intrusive thoughts or contamination fears. Other areas of specialism include: Health Anxiety, Panic attacks and Low self-esteem.
My main areas of work are supporting clients with common mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety OCD and Low Self-esteem.
I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced Trauma, particularly those experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), including intrusive thoughts or contamination fears. Other areas of specialism include: Health Anxiety, Panic attacks and Low self-esteem.
I have over 20 years experience supporting children and adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Phobias and Panic Disorder.
Hi, I’m Cat, an experienced, neuro-affirming, integrative Counsellor (MBACP, MBPsS), LI-CBT Psychotherapist and Attachment Specialist who’s worked therapeutically with children (6+), teens and adults for over 20 years in several professional roles, including Family Support, Youth Justice, Public Health, Prisons, CAMHS contracts and NHS Talking Therapies.
When working in NHS Talking Therapies, I witnessed the frustrations of clients who wanted more connection and depth in therapy, to feel seen, heard and understood. This fuelled my passion to offer a personalised practice, working at your pace and focusing on what matters to you.
I have over 20 years experience supporting children and adults experiencing common mental health difficulties, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Phobias and Panic Disorder.
Hi, I’m Cat, an experienced, neuro-affirming, integrative Counsellor (MBACP, MBPsS), LI-CBT Psychotherapist and Attachment Specialist who’s worked therapeutically with children (6+), teens and adults for over 20 years in several professional roles, including Family Support, Youth Justice, Public Health, Prisons, CAMHS contracts and NHS Talking Therapies.
When working in NHS Talking Therapies, I witnessed the frustrations of clients who wanted more connection and depth in therapy, to feel seen, heard and understood. This fuelled my passion to offer a personalised practice, working at your pace and focusing on what matters to you.
I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before.
My aim as a therapist is to support you through difficulties with thoughts and emotions, and to help you to build skills you need to be your own therapist in the future. I also have associate therapists who I supervise for work with OCD clients due to receiving a lot of requests for help with this and my expertise in this area.
I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before.
My aim as a therapist is to support you through difficulties with thoughts and emotions, and to help you to build skills you need to be your own therapist in the future. I also have associate therapists who I supervise for work with OCD clients due to receiving a lot of requests for help with this and my expertise in this area.
I specialise in ADHD, OCD and trauma, with extensive experience supporting Police, Firefighters and Ambulance personnel across the UK.
I’m a Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist who draws on multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family System. I tailor these approaches to each client to help understand and overcome long-standing unhealthy patterns, emotional cycles and coping behaviours.
I specialise in ADHD, OCD and trauma, with extensive experience supporting Police, Firefighters and Ambulance personnel across the UK.
I’m a Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist who draws on multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family System. I tailor these approaches to each client to help understand and overcome long-standing unhealthy patterns, emotional cycles and coping behaviours.
Maybe you have a phobia, OCD or lost a loved one or pet.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist. The military provided me with valuable insights and experiences. Vast exposure, witnessing various traumas and mental health impacts highlighted the importance of mental health suport and the benefit of it to others. Having supported others for years through issues such as suicide, abuse, sexual vilence, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, selfharm, neglect, relational conflict, PTSD and the impacts of bereavement I wanted to continue similar support throughy therapy.
Maybe you have a phobia, OCD or lost a loved one or pet.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist. The military provided me with valuable insights and experiences. Vast exposure, witnessing various traumas and mental health impacts highlighted the importance of mental health suport and the benefit of it to others. Having supported others for years through issues such as suicide, abuse, sexual vilence, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, selfharm, neglect, relational conflict, PTSD and the impacts of bereavement I wanted to continue similar support throughy therapy.
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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.