Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Frome
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Sally Nilsson
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am an autistic/ADHD Psychotherapist. Here to listen to your experiences and support you. Are you experiencing burnouts, sensory difficulties, shutdowns or meltdowns? Have you thought you might be different but don't know why? I work with clients who think they may be Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD,
OCD
, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourettes) or know that they are. Diagnosed and self diagnosed perfectly fine. Adults only. I offer a safe space for you to share your story and talk to someone with lived experience. Please get in touch. I look forward to having a FREE 20 minute consult on the phone first.

Mirjam Bruggers
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life can become overwhelming, or we may feel depressed or anxious, have a sense of being stuck or lost. There may be particular events which are troubling, such as a bereavement, losing a job, a relationship break up or any major life transition. Each of those can challenge our ability to cope with our lives. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental, confidential relationship to share and explore your problems. This support can be vital at this point in your life. I am committed to on-going learning and professional development ensuring the best counselling service for my clients.

Linda Shattock
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have worked for 29 years as a clinical psychologist in community Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS), the last 20 years in Somerset CAMHS offering evidence-based psychological therapy. I have gained additional therapeutic skills and training by becoming an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist 10 years ago. I have a wealth of experience assessing and working therapeutically with children and young people and their families presenting with a range of clinical presentations, e.g., emotional difficulties, anxiety and low mood. I am part of a team qualified to do autism assessments and I offer these for under 18s.
Frome BA11
& Online

Helen Marie Yates
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.

Jess Ward
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I’m Jess, an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapeutic counsellor. Which means I am qualified specifically to work with children and young people who are struggling with difficult thoughts, feelings and and experiences. I offer after school appointments with children and young people (aged 2 to 22) at my private practice in Frome in Somerset.

Lisa Michelle Harvey
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.

JPSCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer individual counselling in Frome - Somerset. You might be experiencing some kind of emotional distress, whether through a life experience, or maybe you are experiencing low self-esteem. You might be having issues such as anxiety or depression, or you might be struggling to come to terms with the impact of them from the past. It might be that you would like to change things in your life, or you may find yourself generally feeling unhappy or uncomfortable and aren't quite sure why. These feelings and experiences can become very overwhelming and difficult to deal with on your own.
Not accepting new clients

Jackie MacCallam
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I will work collaboratively and compassionately with you to help you make sense of your individual situation and difficulties and using specialised psychological therapy to help you make positive change. I can help if you need to move away from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour, want to deal more effectively with distressing emotions, or need to resolve past stressful or traumatic life experiences that continue to effect your life in the present. It is important to me to provide a non-judgemental space where people feel understood and empowered to move life forward in the direction they would like it to go.

Anna Bulgakova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for change? Do you want to move beyond the pain of your current situation or past traumas? Are you experiencing relationship difficulties and don't know how to go beyond the current situation? Whatever the issues you are facing, I will work with you to help you move towards the place you (both) want to be. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with a range of mental health difficulties, including people in emotional crisis. I believe that every person has the potential for recovery and growth, with as an individual or within relationship with another person. Transformation is always possible.

Vanessa Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense

Harriet Page
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi! I'm Harriet. I'm passionate about working with young people experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. I'd love to hear from you if this is something you wish to work on, because I appreciate that everyone's story and experience is unique and it is so important to find a counsellor that suits your needs. My core client base are between the ages of 16 and 30. I'm currently working online in the evenings; each session is 50 minutes, and we will start with a check in and end with a reflection on how you can take care of yourself before our next session. The time can be used however you find helpful; we can tal
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Paula Mason
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
The aim of counselling is to help empower you, help you to develop your own insights and gain deeper understanding about yourself. Through the process of counselling and the exploration of ourselves we are more able to use our inner resources and strength thus enabling us to cope more effectively with life.

Karen Tate
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, experienced in treating anxiety, depression and PTSD. If you want to find ways to think and do things differently to feel better, then CBT could be right for you. Together, in a safe and structured way, we will make sense of what may be keeping you stuck and empower you to learn strategies to work towards your own goals. This could involve learning new coping techniques, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, or experimenting with different ways of doing things. By the end of therapy you should have new tools to be able to live your life differently.
Waitlist for new clients

Samantha Swallow
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor and qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
Waitlist for new clients

Bethany Sharpe
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I offer person-centred CBT for people who want to better understand their difficulties and feel ready to engage in support to make positive change. You may be experiencing a new difficulty or perhaps it's something that has been present for many years. You might have some specific goals for change or maybe you hope to develop some specific coping tools to use in everyday life. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, voice hearing and psychosis. I currently work at a University training CBT therapists and supervisors. In Oct 2022 I am training in EMDR, a therapy for treating trauma.

Balbina Garza Delgado
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Verified
Verified
I am a specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist, trained to work with under 5s, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have 20+ years of experience (CAMHS/private) treating a range of difficulties including but not limited to: emotional dysregulation, self harm, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, gender dysphoria, aggressive behaviour, personality disorders and can support neuro-diverse young people with the challenges they face. I help my clients discover, understand and overcome the underlying causes of emotional distress that hinder their ability to face challenges and enjoy life.

Satori Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, lonely, struggling with sadness or in distress. I offer a warm and genuine welcome, an open heart and mind and time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as much time as you need. After working as a paramedic for over 10 years I decided I wanted to retrain as a counsellor. I have continued to work for the NHS and find that people can be surprisingly resilient with the right emotional support.
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Molly Myall (Cbt Therapist)
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello, I'm Molly a BABCP accredited CBT therapist based in Bristol, and I'm trained to work with children, adolescents and young adults experiencing depression and anxiety. I have experience in helping people with a variety of problems such as
OCD
, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, general anxiety/excessive worry, phobia's and separation anxiety. Using CBT techniques we can work together to make sense of the problems you are currently experiencing, and find ways to achieve your goals. I also draw on and support people with other therapy styles that I have trained in such as DBT, depending on what you would like to get from therapy.

Alison Edwards Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Verified
Verified
This may include CBT for depression, anxiety, panic, stress, low self esteem, anger,
OCD
, trauma, PTSD, workplace conflict, addictions and chronic pain.
Choosing a professional to help you with your struggles can be a stressful process. Many people have heard of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but aren’t sure what it involves, and don’t know whether they need CBT, counselling or something else. That’s not a problem - I will provide an initial phone or video consultation to answer questions, listen to your concerns and discuss with you what you are looking for. My first session involves an assessment of your current difficulties from the perspective of a trained mental health professional, and working with you to establish whether CBT or counselling would be most beneficial for you.

Ana Vidal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My clinical experience includes support for tinnitus, loneliness, stress, low self-esteem, grieving, loss, life crisis/purpose, panic attacks,
OCD
, abuse and identity difficulties.
Do you feel overwhelmed or anxious? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing was ever going to change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships and experiences? Perhaps you feel depressed and it is hard to cope with certain feelings or social anxiety. Does it feel that family problems and work are overwhelmingly hard to handle? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? Are you worried about divorce or your marriage? This is when a therapist like me can help.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
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.