Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Exeter
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
I specialise in supporting people with depression and anxiety difficulties, including OCD, Generalised Anxiety (GAD), Panic, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
I specialise in supporting people with depression and anxiety difficulties, including OCD, Generalised Anxiety (GAD), Panic, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
Hello I'm Molly a BABCP accredited CBT therapist experienced working with a number of problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, emotional distress and relationship problems.
I understand it can be quite daunting starting therapy for the first time, or perhaps even following having a difficult or unsuccessful previous experience. I hope that you will contact me if you think we can work together, I also offer a 15 minute free introductory call to help you with your decision.
Hello I'm Molly a BABCP accredited CBT therapist experienced working with a number of problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, emotional distress and relationship problems.
I understand it can be quite daunting starting therapy for the first time, or perhaps even following having a difficult or unsuccessful previous experience. I hope that you will contact me if you think we can work together, I also offer a 15 minute free introductory call to help you with your decision.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of OCD.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of OCD.
Is Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, low mood, or low self esteem a problem, 2026 could be your year for meaningful change.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Grief, Low Self Esteem, Body Dysmorphic disorder (BDD), & the Menopause transition, perinatal difficulties and long term health conditions.
Is Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, low mood, or low self esteem a problem, 2026 could be your year for meaningful change.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Grief, Low Self Esteem, Body Dysmorphic disorder (BDD), & the Menopause transition, perinatal difficulties and long term health conditions.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have low self esteem, self doubt and confidence issues which are affecting your day to day life, relationships or work. It doesn't matter who we are, what age, positions or roles we have, we all struggle for a variety of reasons during our lives. Therapy enables us to be fully heard and understood, safely and without judgement. To explore and get to the heart of why we feel the way we do, to heal the wounds or struggles we carry around with us and to establish helpful tools and techniques to enable us to change unhelpful and often debilitating patterns we are stuck in.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have low self esteem, self doubt and confidence issues which are affecting your day to day life, relationships or work. It doesn't matter who we are, what age, positions or roles we have, we all struggle for a variety of reasons during our lives. Therapy enables us to be fully heard and understood, safely and without judgement. To explore and get to the heart of why we feel the way we do, to heal the wounds or struggles we carry around with us and to establish helpful tools and techniques to enable us to change unhelpful and often debilitating patterns we are stuck in.
I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction.
EMDR is a therapy for PTSD aimed at symptom resolution and acceptance of what has happened. CBT offers effective treatment for a wide range of emotional health challenges. Both approaches have been recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. CBT is delivered in a one hour session, whilst EMDR is normally a longer 1 1/2 hour session.
I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction.
EMDR is a therapy for PTSD aimed at symptom resolution and acceptance of what has happened. CBT offers effective treatment for a wide range of emotional health challenges. Both approaches have been recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. CBT is delivered in a one hour session, whilst EMDR is normally a longer 1 1/2 hour session.
I enjoy working with a wide range of adult clients aged 18+. I am experienced in working with clients who want to explore deeply in a safe space, identity their needs and work on meeting their needs in order to full learn about who they really are and grow. I enjoy working deeply with clients that want to learn to accept themselves with compassion, make some changes, make an important decision or look back on what they have experienced in their life to become free of what is holding them back. I work in a way that is free from judgement, is warm and empathic.
I enjoy working with a wide range of adult clients aged 18+. I am experienced in working with clients who want to explore deeply in a safe space, identity their needs and work on meeting their needs in order to full learn about who they really are and grow. I enjoy working deeply with clients that want to learn to accept themselves with compassion, make some changes, make an important decision or look back on what they have experienced in their life to become free of what is holding them back. I work in a way that is free from judgement, is warm and empathic.
I am an Accredited MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist and BPF offering individual, couple therapy and online therapy in Exeter and Bristol. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore challenges that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to put into words. I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
I am an Accredited MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist and BPF offering individual, couple therapy and online therapy in Exeter and Bristol. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore challenges that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to put into words. I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
Charlotte Pearson Psychotherapy and (AF) EMDR
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX4
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively.
My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively.
My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
Hi Welcome.
As a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS), I am dedicated to supporting clients through their life’s challenges. I offer a holistic approach to help you navigate difficult circumstances and find a way forward. Together, we'll work towards realistic goals that foster healing and growth.
I offer tailored therapy to suit you.
Approaches are Person-centred, CBT, gestalt, and mindfulness. I adapt our sessions to your unique needs. Whether Face-Face, video call phone. We can incorporate creative methods for a holistic healing experience, in a safe & supportive environment.
Hi Welcome.
As a fully qualified and accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS), I am dedicated to supporting clients through their life’s challenges. I offer a holistic approach to help you navigate difficult circumstances and find a way forward. Together, we'll work towards realistic goals that foster healing and growth.
I offer tailored therapy to suit you.
Approaches are Person-centred, CBT, gestalt, and mindfulness. I adapt our sessions to your unique needs. Whether Face-Face, video call phone. We can incorporate creative methods for a holistic healing experience, in a safe & supportive environment.
I am an NHS and privately trained therapist/counsellor with many years of professional experience. I am a qualified, registered professional with a kind, compassionate manner. I can help you bring about change. I offer experience in diagnosed mental health issues and everyday struggles with relationships, feeling sad, anxious, depressed or, pre occupied with worries and thoughts that won't leave you in peace. Confidential and private in a relaxed atmosphere.
I am an NHS and privately trained therapist/counsellor with many years of professional experience. I am a qualified, registered professional with a kind, compassionate manner. I can help you bring about change. I offer experience in diagnosed mental health issues and everyday struggles with relationships, feeling sad, anxious, depressed or, pre occupied with worries and thoughts that won't leave you in peace. Confidential and private in a relaxed atmosphere.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC). I have been in professional practice for 11 years, and work with 18+ individuals and couples using a variety of different counselling models and methodologies. Although I would broadly describe myself as a 'Person-Centred Therapist', my methods are entirely client-led and not dictated by any personal preference in terms of therapeutic model.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC). I have been in professional practice for 11 years, and work with 18+ individuals and couples using a variety of different counselling models and methodologies. Although I would broadly describe myself as a 'Person-Centred Therapist', my methods are entirely client-led and not dictated by any personal preference in terms of therapeutic model.
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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.