Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Counselling in Haslemere

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Eos counselling and psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Haslemere GU27
I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals and couples facing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles. I’m an NCPS-accredited, BACP-registered therapist with specialist training in DBT, psychosexual therapy, and intimate partner work. I blend evidence-based models and tailor each session around your needs—because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
I offer a warm, collaborative space for individuals and couples facing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles. I’m an NCPS-accredited, BACP-registered therapist with specialist training in DBT, psychosexual therapy, and intimate partner work. I blend evidence-based models and tailor each session around your needs—because therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Katy Tucker
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or low self esteem. Perhaps you're struggling with self doubt or simply need a space to talk and be heard without judgment. Whatever you are facing you are not alone - and support is available. As a person centred counsellor, I offer a calm, accepting space where you can explore your feelings at your own pace. I believe you hold the answers within, and with the right support, you can move toward greater clarity and confidence.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or low self esteem. Perhaps you're struggling with self doubt or simply need a space to talk and be heard without judgment. Whatever you are facing you are not alone - and support is available. As a person centred counsellor, I offer a calm, accepting space where you can explore your feelings at your own pace. I believe you hold the answers within, and with the right support, you can move toward greater clarity and confidence.
01252 412878 View 01252 412878
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From Bud 2 Bloom Play Therapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Amy I am a registered play therapist. My warm, kind and playful personality enables me to connect with children easily. I have worked with children experiencing various emotional challenges such as trauma, abuse, domestic violence, parental separation, bereavement, autism, global learning and anxiety. I have a special interest in childhood trauma, Looked After Children and strengthening family relationships through creativity, curiosity and play.
Hello, my name is Amy I am a registered play therapist. My warm, kind and playful personality enables me to connect with children easily. I have worked with children experiencing various emotional challenges such as trauma, abuse, domestic violence, parental separation, bereavement, autism, global learning and anxiety. I have a special interest in childhood trauma, Looked After Children and strengthening family relationships through creativity, curiosity and play.
01483 694419 View 01483 694419
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Amanda Croft
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Welcome. Life can be tough. Sometimes we simply need to talk with someone who can listen without judgement; who does not 'give advice' but holds the space for personal reflection, growth and development. As a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am an independent, experienced and professional counsellor / psychotherapist and supervisor, an approved Adoption counsellor and qualified in EMDR therapy. I work with young people and adults, including couples and families, across such issues as anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationships and trauma.
Welcome. Life can be tough. Sometimes we simply need to talk with someone who can listen without judgement; who does not 'give advice' but holds the space for personal reflection, growth and development. As a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am an independent, experienced and professional counsellor / psychotherapist and supervisor, an approved Adoption counsellor and qualified in EMDR therapy. I work with young people and adults, including couples and families, across such issues as anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationships and trauma.
01428 772843 View 01428 772843
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Silé Ormrod
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced and fully qualified Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults, young people, and children in private practice in Midhurst, West Sussex. I work with a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and trauma, as well as self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also provide supervision to both trainee and qualified counsello​​​rs, and am a qualified counselling tutor. I have long-standing experience of providing play therapy and holistic support in schools.
I am an experienced and fully qualified Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults, young people, and children in private practice in Midhurst, West Sussex. I work with a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and trauma, as well as self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also provide supervision to both trainee and qualified counsello​​​rs, and am a qualified counselling tutor. I have long-standing experience of providing play therapy and holistic support in schools.
01730 778579 View 01730 778579

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Lyr Weltsman
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
Your child's anxiety is taking over their day and your family's day? Are you finding yourself not knowing how to help your teen's depression when they are struggling to function? You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent. Your child or teen's mental health is spiralling and you are all feeling lost. You just want to understand and support your child and have the tools and insight to calm them down, get them out of bed, have harmony at home with connection and communication, utilise coping skills, and see your child confident and happy to tackle their challenges and for you to be a calmer and empowered parent.
Your child's anxiety is taking over their day and your family's day? Are you finding yourself not knowing how to help your teen's depression when they are struggling to function? You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent. Your child or teen's mental health is spiralling and you are all feeling lost. You just want to understand and support your child and have the tools and insight to calm them down, get them out of bed, have harmony at home with connection and communication, utilise coping skills, and see your child confident and happy to tackle their challenges and for you to be a calmer and empowered parent.
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Dr Andy Adams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
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Saira Webster
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. (MBACP) Accredited practitioner. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together. I am trained Integratively and my aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely.  I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. (MBACP) Accredited practitioner. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together. I am trained Integratively and my aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely.  I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
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Dr Ceri Houldsworth
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Redhill RH1
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals and their families. I understand that deciding to seek psychological support for the challenges life brings can be daunting. That’s why I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space for individuals to explore their difficulties and goals in therapy. I hope to work collaboratively with you and use my training in various evidence-based therapies to tailor sessions to your needs.
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals and their families. I understand that deciding to seek psychological support for the challenges life brings can be daunting. That’s why I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space for individuals to explore their difficulties and goals in therapy. I hope to work collaboratively with you and use my training in various evidence-based therapies to tailor sessions to your needs.
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The CBT Practice Ltd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Hove BN3
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
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Samantha Elizabeth Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
01962 589451 View 01962 589451
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Dr Danielle McLymont
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 19+ years of experience in NHS and independent sectors. Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy. Offering therapy for children and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, Functional Neurological Disorder and tic disorders. Advanced training in paediatric neuropsychology informs comprehensive cognitive assessments across skill domains to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive profile.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 19+ years of experience in NHS and independent sectors. Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy. Offering therapy for children and adolescents with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, Functional Neurological Disorder and tic disorders. Advanced training in paediatric neuropsychology informs comprehensive cognitive assessments across skill domains to identify the strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive profile.
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Dr K W Caleb Kau
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Reading RG6
I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist deeply committed to delivering quality mental health care. My credentials include being a registered Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC (UK) and holding registrations in Australia (AHPRA) and New Zealand (NZPB). I am also honoured to be a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS). As a clinical psychologist from Hong Kong with Cantonese as my first language, I bring a unique empathetic perspective and cultural sensitivity to my practice, helping individuals who have recently immigrated to the UK from Hong Kong.
I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist deeply committed to delivering quality mental health care. My credentials include being a registered Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC (UK) and holding registrations in Australia (AHPRA) and New Zealand (NZPB). I am also honoured to be a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS). As a clinical psychologist from Hong Kong with Cantonese as my first language, I bring a unique empathetic perspective and cultural sensitivity to my practice, helping individuals who have recently immigrated to the UK from Hong Kong.
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Alison Margaret Paul
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Horsham RH12
Our lives are not always as straight-forward as we would like them to be. At times we can be left feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, or confused, or numb, or lonely, or vulnerable, or angry or overwhelmed. We can be going through a crisis, a loss, a feeling of being stuck in memories of past experiences, a feeling of low self-esteem and sometimes we do not know why we don’t feel right, we just know we don’t feel right. We don’t even have to be going through any of these; we may be at a crossroads in our lives, not sure which direction to take, or feeling the need to find our true selves.
Our lives are not always as straight-forward as we would like them to be. At times we can be left feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, or confused, or numb, or lonely, or vulnerable, or angry or overwhelmed. We can be going through a crisis, a loss, a feeling of being stuck in memories of past experiences, a feeling of low self-esteem and sometimes we do not know why we don’t feel right, we just know we don’t feel right. We don’t even have to be going through any of these; we may be at a crossroads in our lives, not sure which direction to take, or feeling the need to find our true selves.
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Claudia Maschi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of. Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of. Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
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Lucie Dudley
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Reading RG7
Experienced, accredited and grounded. I am an integrative, person-centred therapist, offering both long and short-term therapy. Whether you need space to unravel thoughts, feelings and emotions, or to overcome difficult times, I work empathically and compassionately to help you resolve your challenges and move forward in your life. I can help in areas including trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, grief and bereavement, phobias and fears, childhood wounds, victims of crime, emotional and psychological abuse and family dynamics. I am trauma-informed and neurodivergent affirming.
Experienced, accredited and grounded. I am an integrative, person-centred therapist, offering both long and short-term therapy. Whether you need space to unravel thoughts, feelings and emotions, or to overcome difficult times, I work empathically and compassionately to help you resolve your challenges and move forward in your life. I can help in areas including trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, grief and bereavement, phobias and fears, childhood wounds, victims of crime, emotional and psychological abuse and family dynamics. I am trauma-informed and neurodivergent affirming.
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Joan Jarrett
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Sometimes life can get tricky with unexpected changes or we can feel stuck. Perhaps experiences from your past are intruding in your daily life?
Sometimes life can get tricky with unexpected changes or we can feel stuck. Perhaps experiences from your past are intruding in your daily life?
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Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
01962 587220 View 01962 587220
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Yasmin Genevieve Watson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
If a young person in your family is feeling down, anxious or worried, coming to play and arts therapy can make all the difference. This mode of therapy is ideal for children and young people, a safe space for them to explore their emotions and to develop key skills to help them feel happy and confident. I have had many years of experience working with children both in schools and privately and especially children with Autism and ADHD.
If a young person in your family is feeling down, anxious or worried, coming to play and arts therapy can make all the difference. This mode of therapy is ideal for children and young people, a safe space for them to explore their emotions and to develop key skills to help them feel happy and confident. I have had many years of experience working with children both in schools and privately and especially children with Autism and ADHD.
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Emma O'Sullivan counselling and psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
023 9200 2447 View 023 9200 2447
Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Counsellors

What is the most effective treatment for oppositional defiant disorder?

The treatment of Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) will involve multiple approaches designed to help both the youngster and their parents, sometimes including medication. A therapist will help a child learn ways to regulate their emotions, curb their impulsiveness, and counteract anger, defiance, and disruption, while showing parents ways to bring these lessons into their home. A technique designed for children with conditions like ODD, known as Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS), may also be used. CPS addresses a child’s concerns and rewards appropriate responses while discouraging harsh punishment or criticism.

How does treatment for oppositional defiant disorder work?

Treatment for ODD addresses the issues underlying a child’s defiance and disruption, the emotional regulation and impulse-control skills they lack, and the way adults respond to them. ODD therapy is based on the idea that children with the disorder understand the difference between right and wrong, that they want to behave well, and that, with help, they can. By responding to the child with empathy instead of harsh criticism, ignoring nonviolent behaviors, and rewarding positive actions, a therapist, and the other adults in a child’s life, can help children improve their behavior.

How long does therapy for oppositional defiant disorder take?

Therapy for oppositional defiant disorder is not a short-term undertaking. Depending on the severity of a child’s symptoms, their age, the presence of other conditions like ADHD, anxiety or a mood disorder, and their family dynamic, it can take months before improvement is noted. The cooperation of parents and teachers is crucial, because the skills learned in therapy must be practiced in real-world situations, with all their potential triggers.

Does oppositional defiant disorder go away?

ODD can remit following treatment. ODD is often diagnosed in nursery school, and early intervention is essential for a positive prognosis. In two-thirds of children, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, symptoms resolve within three years.