Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Heywood
Hi, I'm Jody, a Level 5 Qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe one approach suits everyone. Every person is unique, which is why I adapt the way I work to best suit the person.
Alongside my counselling work, I’ve spent over twenty years in senior leadership roles within a large international organisation.
I also have lived experience of poor mental health so am aware how overpowering and debilitating it can be.
Due to all of the above, this places me in a unique and honoured position to help.
Hi, I'm Jody, a Level 5 Qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe one approach suits everyone. Every person is unique, which is why I adapt the way I work to best suit the person.
Alongside my counselling work, I’ve spent over twenty years in senior leadership roles within a large international organisation.
I also have lived experience of poor mental health so am aware how overpowering and debilitating it can be.
Due to all of the above, this places me in a unique and honoured position to help.
I work with clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, low self esteem and I specialise in working with chronic health conditions.
Have you been feeling stressed? Struggling with worries or panic? Is fear stopping you from doing what you would like to? Has your get up and go, gone? I am a compassionate and highly experienced CBT Therapist/EMDR/ACT/CFT Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher with over eighteen years experience in NHS and specialist health care settings. I offer a confidential and professional service delivering high quality evidence based effective therapy to promote wellbeing and improve quality of life. I will work alongside you in your journey to help you learn the tools and techniques that can be used daily to meet your therapy goals.
I work with clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, low self esteem and I specialise in working with chronic health conditions.
Have you been feeling stressed? Struggling with worries or panic? Is fear stopping you from doing what you would like to? Has your get up and go, gone? I am a compassionate and highly experienced CBT Therapist/EMDR/ACT/CFT Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher with over eighteen years experience in NHS and specialist health care settings. I offer a confidential and professional service delivering high quality evidence based effective therapy to promote wellbeing and improve quality of life. I will work alongside you in your journey to help you learn the tools and techniques that can be used daily to meet your therapy goals.
My name is Sarah , I hold Accredited Registrant membership of The National Counselling Society .
I am able to support adults and teenage/adolescent clients from the age of 11 . I am qualified and experienced to support clients in a range of issues such as: Depression Bereavement Relationships Counselling Loss Divorce Anger Negative Thinking Intrusive Thoughts Loneliness Eating Disorders Issues with Food, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Anxiety Management, Alcohol, Smoking and more
My name is Sarah , I hold Accredited Registrant membership of The National Counselling Society .
I am able to support adults and teenage/adolescent clients from the age of 11 . I am qualified and experienced to support clients in a range of issues such as: Depression Bereavement Relationships Counselling Loss Divorce Anger Negative Thinking Intrusive Thoughts Loneliness Eating Disorders Issues with Food, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Anxiety Management, Alcohol, Smoking and more
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In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes.
We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself.
Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them.
Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want.
Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating.
Revisit past experiences to process and be held.
Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes.
We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself.
Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them.
Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want.
Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating.
Revisit past experiences to process and be held.
Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
Obsessless Therapy- OCD & Health Anxiety
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Nova, an accredited CBT therapist working online with lived experience of OCD and anxiety.
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event & false-memory OCD, meta OCD, health anxiety, ADHD and more. I also use ACT & i-CBT to support flexible ways of relating to thoughts/feelings. I'm experienced working with neurodivergence. I welcome people of all genders & backgrounds
Hi, I’m Nova, an accredited CBT therapist working online with lived experience of OCD and anxiety.
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event & false-memory OCD, meta OCD, health anxiety, ADHD and more. I also use ACT & i-CBT to support flexible ways of relating to thoughts/feelings. I'm experienced working with neurodivergence. I welcome people of all genders & backgrounds
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor.
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. Often, issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor.
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. Often, issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
My clients are young people and adults dealing with anxiety, low mood, or eating‑related difficulties — often those who’ve been coping alone or feel pressure to stay strong. Many come from Asian backgrounds and want a therapist who understands cultural expectations around achievement, family, and mental health. I offer CBT informed by over a decade of NHS child and adolescent and eating‑disorder experience, integrating ACT and compassion‑focused approaches to support meaningful, sustainable change.
My clients are young people and adults dealing with anxiety, low mood, or eating‑related difficulties — often those who’ve been coping alone or feel pressure to stay strong. Many come from Asian backgrounds and want a therapist who understands cultural expectations around achievement, family, and mental health. I offer CBT informed by over a decade of NHS child and adolescent and eating‑disorder experience, integrating ACT and compassion‑focused approaches to support meaningful, sustainable change.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, OCD, and anger.
I specialise in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches, when appropriate, that I think will be helpful to my clients. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, OCD, and anger.
I specialise in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches, when appropriate, that I think will be helpful to my clients. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
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 17 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
In 2009 my life changed direction dramatically, I began working in a therapeutic role. I have not regretted a second of the experience. It’s a privilege and joy to watch the lives of people I work with transforming, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, I go at my client’s pace.
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 17 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
In 2009 my life changed direction dramatically, I began working in a therapeutic role. I have not regretted a second of the experience. It’s a privilege and joy to watch the lives of people I work with transforming, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, I go at my client’s pace.
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
OCD is endured by around 1
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.
OCD is endured by around 1
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.
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.
I've worked with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma.
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
I've worked with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, and trauma.
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis and bipolar disorder.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis and bipolar disorder.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
I also spent 3 years working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing a range of emotional behavioural and mental health difficulties. I developed strong skills in communication, relationship building and maintaining professional boundaries as part of my role as West Dorset Deputy Lead
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
I also spent 3 years working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing a range of emotional behavioural and mental health difficulties. I developed strong skills in communication, relationship building and maintaining professional boundaries as part of my role as West Dorset Deputy Lead
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you chase certainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult uncertainty will be to manage. In OCD & health anxiety, we must learn to cope with "not knowing". You can read all about my approach to treatment on my website. Here, you'll also find a comprehensive OCD guide full of explanations & tips. It's free to download!
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you chase certainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult uncertainty will be to manage. In OCD & health anxiety, we must learn to cope with "not knowing". You can read all about my approach to treatment on my website. Here, you'll also find a comprehensive OCD guide full of explanations & tips. It's free to download!
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
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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.