Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Harrogate
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
I'm Laura, qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - proven to help anxiety & panic, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD & PTSD.
The therapy I offer is evidence-based and effectively treats a range of problems, from anxiety disorders to depression, OCD (including sub-types such as Relationship OCD) and PTSD.
I have special interests in burnout, fatigue, pain & health conditions. I also specialise in perfectionism, low self-esteem, and those adjusting to life changes.
I'm Laura, qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - proven to help anxiety & panic, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD & PTSD.
The therapy I offer is evidence-based and effectively treats a range of problems, from anxiety disorders to depression, OCD (including sub-types such as Relationship OCD) and PTSD.
I have special interests in burnout, fatigue, pain & health conditions. I also specialise in perfectionism, low self-esteem, and those adjusting to life changes.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
I help adults overcome trauma, coercive control, OCD and relationship difficulties.
Seeking help can feel daunting, so i aim to make therapy feel safe and straightforward. I specialise in OCD, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also support people struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low self esteem and the impact of difficult relationships - use my online diary for your first free face to face or online consultation.
I help adults overcome trauma, coercive control, OCD and relationship difficulties.
Seeking help can feel daunting, so i aim to make therapy feel safe and straightforward. I specialise in OCD, trauma and relationship difficulties, and also support people struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low self esteem and the impact of difficult relationships - use my online diary for your first free face to face or online consultation.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
My name is Adele, and I have over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I am trained to assess and treat a broad range of psychological difficulties using diverse therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I lead a dedicated team as the Managing Director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services. My goal is to provide a "gold standard" of care, aiming to reduce psychological distress while enhancing well-being and overall quality of life.
With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
My name is Adele, and I have over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I am trained to assess and treat a broad range of psychological difficulties using diverse therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I lead a dedicated team as the Managing Director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services. My goal is to provide a "gold standard" of care, aiming to reduce psychological distress while enhancing well-being and overall quality of life.
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.
Hello, my name is Dr Rachel Orr, I'm a Clinical Psychologist, qualified for 15 years, with substantial experience working with children and working age adults, both in the NHS and in private practice. I am understanding, and empathic and take time to get to know the person and their hopes for therapy. I have experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as other approaches such as mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and compassion focused therapy. At the beginning of sessions, I undertake a detailed assessment to understand what your hopes are for therapy.
Hello, my name is Dr Rachel Orr, I'm a Clinical Psychologist, qualified for 15 years, with substantial experience working with children and working age adults, both in the NHS and in private practice. I am understanding, and empathic and take time to get to know the person and their hopes for therapy. I have experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as other approaches such as mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and compassion focused therapy. At the beginning of sessions, I undertake a detailed assessment to understand what your hopes are for therapy.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions. With over 15 years of experience in NHS mental health services, I offer tailored support for psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies to provide, personalized and compassionate care. I offer a warm and non judgmental space, where individuals feel safe to explore their emotions and work toward greater well-being and fulfilment.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to empowering adults and young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions. With over 15 years of experience in NHS mental health services, I offer tailored support for psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies to provide, personalized and compassionate care. I offer a warm and non judgmental space, where individuals feel safe to explore their emotions and work toward greater well-being and fulfilment.
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate. There are times when we can all struggle emotionally. For children and young people it can often be difficult to understand and express their emotions and thoughts. Sometimes this leads to overwhelming and confusing feelings. Behaviours seem stuck. Often resulting in low self-esteem and relationship struggles with peers or family. Psychotherapy that is age appropriate, offered in a therapeutic space can scaffold the understanding of emotions, and develop communication skills to be able to express thoughts, and build their emotional resilience.
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate. There are times when we can all struggle emotionally. For children and young people it can often be difficult to understand and express their emotions and thoughts. Sometimes this leads to overwhelming and confusing feelings. Behaviours seem stuck. Often resulting in low self-esteem and relationship struggles with peers or family. Psychotherapy that is age appropriate, offered in a therapeutic space can scaffold the understanding of emotions, and develop communication skills to be able to express thoughts, and build their emotional resilience.
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
I treat Depression, Phobias (using VR), Insomnia, Trauma, Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Panic & more.
I am a specialist in Depression and Anxiety, including Phobias (high-spec VR is available), Insomnia, Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Worry (GAD), OCD, Self-esteem, Social & Performance Anxieties, Health Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Panic.
Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life.
Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life.
I am an experienced integrative relational psychotherapist working with individual adults and or couples navigating difficulties. I offer a warm, confidential space where we can explore what is happening now, but also the experiences, relationships and patterns that may be shaping how you feel including childhood trauma/attachment issues.
A particular area of my expertise is the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause. I provide the psychological support for a leading national menopause clinic, working alongside specialist menopause clinicians as part of an integrated approach to women’s health.
I am an experienced integrative relational psychotherapist working with individual adults and or couples navigating difficulties. I offer a warm, confidential space where we can explore what is happening now, but also the experiences, relationships and patterns that may be shaping how you feel including childhood trauma/attachment issues.
A particular area of my expertise is the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause. I provide the psychological support for a leading national menopause clinic, working alongside specialist menopause clinicians as part of an integrated approach to women’s health.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
Child, Adolescent, Adult Supervisor & Psychotherapist - Modern, tailored approaches for lasting change to get life back under control.
Over a decade of experience in the mental health field (since 2011). My practice integrates the latest, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to ensure each client gets the best support for their unique challenges. I work with Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc), emotionally based school avoidance & much more. I offer ADHD screening from 5 yrs up - if you are not sure if your child or yourself has ADHD, early screening & support will make all the difference.
Child, Adolescent, Adult Supervisor & Psychotherapist - Modern, tailored approaches for lasting change to get life back under control.
Over a decade of experience in the mental health field (since 2011). My practice integrates the latest, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to ensure each client gets the best support for their unique challenges. I work with Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc), emotionally based school avoidance & much more. I offer ADHD screening from 5 yrs up - if you are not sure if your child or yourself has ADHD, early screening & support will make all the difference.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress.
You won't be doing this alone. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative - together we'll make sense of what's happening and use CBT methods, including ERP and behavioural activation, to shift unhelpful patterns so you feel calmer and back in control. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to help you reconnect and communicate better.
I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress.
You won't be doing this alone. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative - together we'll make sense of what's happening and use CBT methods, including ERP and behavioural activation, to shift unhelpful patterns so you feel calmer and back in control. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to help you reconnect and communicate better.
If you're looking for treatment for OCD then drop me a message and we can arrange a free intro call to see if I'm the right psychologist for you.
At Own Your OCD I aim to offer new approaches to people with OCD who may have tried other therapies, but haven't achieved the change they want. As a psychologist I'm trained in a number of approaches, but the work we will do is driven by a psychological understanding of what's going on for you specifically, not by one model of therapy.
If you're looking for treatment for OCD then drop me a message and we can arrange a free intro call to see if I'm the right psychologist for you.
At Own Your OCD I aim to offer new approaches to people with OCD who may have tried other therapies, but haven't achieved the change they want. As a psychologist I'm trained in a number of approaches, but the work we will do is driven by a psychological understanding of what's going on for you specifically, not by one model of therapy.
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
Sometimes life seems like being stuck in a dark room - it's as if we're bumping into furniture, tripping over uneven floor, walking into walls. I can help you find the light switch. There is no magic wand to solve life’s problems but talking to someone who truly gets you may be the second best option. I am a warm, relaxed counsellor with a modern approach to psychotherapy. I feel passionate about my clients’ wellbeing and am authentically interested in what they bring to the counselling room.
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.