Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Hove
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? Perhaps you have noticed that they are struggling in their daily life, that they no longer engage in hobbies or family activities, or that they are finding school difficult. Perhaps you are finding their behaviour difficult to manage and this is starting to impact the whole family. Or maybe you simply want to understand your child better. I work with a range of difficulties, from everyday problems through to more complex issues related to mental health and child development. There is no ‘one size fits all’ and I will adapt my approach to suit you, your child and your family.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? Perhaps you have noticed that they are struggling in their daily life, that they no longer engage in hobbies or family activities, or that they are finding school difficult. Perhaps you are finding their behaviour difficult to manage and this is starting to impact the whole family. Or maybe you simply want to understand your child better. I work with a range of difficulties, from everyday problems through to more complex issues related to mental health and child development. There is no ‘one size fits all’ and I will adapt my approach to suit you, your child and your family.
I have experience working with a wide-range of psychological difficulties in children, young people and adults, including: anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, neurodiversity issues and PTSD.
I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
I have experience working with a wide-range of psychological difficulties in children, young people and adults, including: anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, phobias, low-self-esteem, neurodiversity issues and PTSD.
I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering empathic and compassionate support to individuals. I believe that counselling provides a space in which we can explore painful experiences and difficulties, find meaning, and a way forward in our lives. My practice and approach are non-judgmental and respectful of individual experience, and whether you are seeking clarity or change, or help during a difficult and painful time, I aim to support you.
I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor, offering empathic and compassionate support to individuals. I believe that counselling provides a space in which we can explore painful experiences and difficulties, find meaning, and a way forward in our lives. My practice and approach are non-judgmental and respectful of individual experience, and whether you are seeking clarity or change, or help during a difficult and painful time, I aim to support you.
I have a special interest in OCD, and have worked with numerous clients, with a multitude of themes, to obtain great results using a combination of CBT and ERP therapy which is considered the gold standard approach for therapeutic intervention.
None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.
I have a special interest in OCD, and have worked with numerous clients, with a multitude of themes, to obtain great results using a combination of CBT and ERP therapy which is considered the gold standard approach for therapeutic intervention.
None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected, and who want to better understand themselves, their relationships and the patterns affecting their lives. I work with concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationships, LGBTQ+ identity and sexuality, self-esteem, loss and difficult past experiences. I also have a particular interest in attachment and how our early experiences can influence the way we relate to ourselves and others. I offer a warm, thoughtful and confidential space to explore what is happening, gain clarity and develop new ways of moving forward.
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected, and who want to better understand themselves, their relationships and the patterns affecting their lives. I work with concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationships, LGBTQ+ identity and sexuality, self-esteem, loss and difficult past experiences. I also have a particular interest in attachment and how our early experiences can influence the way we relate to ourselves and others. I offer a warm, thoughtful and confidential space to explore what is happening, gain clarity and develop new ways of moving forward.
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a warm, confidential space for people who feel unsure how to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, or experiences. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have over 15 years’ experience working in NHS mental health research and therapy. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, stress, family and work-related difficulties, carers and diagnoses of life changing illness. Together, we will explore why you may be feeling or behaving in certain ways, this will support greater self-awareness and the possibility of meaningful change.
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a warm, confidential space for people who feel unsure how to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, or experiences. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have over 15 years’ experience working in NHS mental health research and therapy. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, stress, family and work-related difficulties, carers and diagnoses of life changing illness. Together, we will explore why you may be feeling or behaving in certain ways, this will support greater self-awareness and the possibility of meaningful change.
Sometimes we can feel unsettled and lost when times in are uncertain. Sometimes troubled relationships at home or work or from the past can bring low or anxious feelings that may prompt you to step back and ask yourself who you really are and what is the way forward. As an Existential Psychotherapist I can be with you to explore how is it for you to be you right now in the world in which you find yourself. What possibilities are open to you? What are your anxious feelings really telling you? How can you be OK with the feelings and situations that make you uncomfortable, or not knowing what the future holds?
Sometimes we can feel unsettled and lost when times in are uncertain. Sometimes troubled relationships at home or work or from the past can bring low or anxious feelings that may prompt you to step back and ask yourself who you really are and what is the way forward. As an Existential Psychotherapist I can be with you to explore how is it for you to be you right now in the world in which you find yourself. What possibilities are open to you? What are your anxious feelings really telling you? How can you be OK with the feelings and situations that make you uncomfortable, or not knowing what the future holds?
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
I have had experience across specialist inpatient and community settings supporting people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, tics, trauma, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Making the decision to ask for help and come to therapy takes courage, the next step is finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. This is an important part of the process, and a big factor in how successful it is. Please read a bit about me and see if this feels like a good fit for you.
I am an experienced therapist and mental health practitioner offering private therapy for children, young people, and young adults (18–25) in Sussex/Kent. I am BABCP accredited and NMC registered. Alongside my private practice, I work in mental health clinical practice providing support for young people.
I have had experience across specialist inpatient and community settings supporting people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, tics, trauma, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Making the decision to ask for help and come to therapy takes courage, the next step is finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. This is an important part of the process, and a big factor in how successful it is. Please read a bit about me and see if this feels like a good fit for you.
I am an experienced therapist and mental health practitioner offering private therapy for children, young people, and young adults (18–25) in Sussex/Kent. I am BABCP accredited and NMC registered. Alongside my private practice, I work in mental health clinical practice providing support for young people.
Alongside my broader psychotherapy practice, I facilitate individual and group work on: trauma healing, family wounds, OCD, chronic pain, anxiety, self-esteem, body/self image, addictions/substance use, fertility issues, peri- and post-natal period, depression.
The journey to healing and growth is unique to each person. I offer space for verbal dialogue, somatic practices and creativity to respond to your needs and preferred ways of being in therapy.
I will meet and listen to you just as you are; therapy sessions are a safe space to process themes like family wounds, overwhelming feelings, such as shame, anxiety and sadness, relational difficulties and stuckness or ambivalence in a way that feels meaningful. Together, we will explore how your life experiences, personal movement, thoughts, feelings and beliefs relate to each other, supporting greater self-understanding, growth and healing.
Alongside my broader psychotherapy practice, I facilitate individual and group work on: trauma healing, family wounds, OCD, chronic pain, anxiety, self-esteem, body/self image, addictions/substance use, fertility issues, peri- and post-natal period, depression.
The journey to healing and growth is unique to each person. I offer space for verbal dialogue, somatic practices and creativity to respond to your needs and preferred ways of being in therapy.
I will meet and listen to you just as you are; therapy sessions are a safe space to process themes like family wounds, overwhelming feelings, such as shame, anxiety and sadness, relational difficulties and stuckness or ambivalence in a way that feels meaningful. Together, we will explore how your life experiences, personal movement, thoughts, feelings and beliefs relate to each other, supporting greater self-understanding, growth and healing.
I currently work part-time in the NHS and have my own private practice where I specialise in helping people manage anxiety, body image struggles, complex PTSD, OCD and depression.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and a HCPC-accredited Occupational Therapist. I have worked in a variety of mental and physical health settings within the NHS and private sector supporting adults and children with a wide range of difficulties. My training in both physical and mental health ensures I can complete a thorough and holistic assessment drawing on a range of evidence-based interventions that best meet your unique needs. I work inclusively and believe there is no one-size fits all approach. I will work with you to explore meaningful goals, navigate challenges faced and empower you to find new and hopeful ways forward.
I currently work part-time in the NHS and have my own private practice where I specialise in helping people manage anxiety, body image struggles, complex PTSD, OCD and depression.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and a HCPC-accredited Occupational Therapist. I have worked in a variety of mental and physical health settings within the NHS and private sector supporting adults and children with a wide range of difficulties. My training in both physical and mental health ensures I can complete a thorough and holistic assessment drawing on a range of evidence-based interventions that best meet your unique needs. I work inclusively and believe there is no one-size fits all approach. I will work with you to explore meaningful goals, navigate challenges faced and empower you to find new and hopeful ways forward.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
Hello, I have 37 years experience with one to one Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, sex Therapy and Clinical Supervision And am Senior Accredited with BACP. I strongly believe that we have a lot more power than we think to heal ourselves . To come and see me, all you have to do is make an appointment with me and we have an assessment session.My specialisations are: anxiety. Self esteem, depression, panic attacks, traumas,divorce, bereavement, addiction ( drug, alcohol, gambling, sex addiction etc...), mariage preparation, relationship difficulties ,productive communication, personal development, abuse: domestic, sexua
Hello, I have 37 years experience with one to one Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, sex Therapy and Clinical Supervision And am Senior Accredited with BACP. I strongly believe that we have a lot more power than we think to heal ourselves . To come and see me, all you have to do is make an appointment with me and we have an assessment session.My specialisations are: anxiety. Self esteem, depression, panic attacks, traumas,divorce, bereavement, addiction ( drug, alcohol, gambling, sex addiction etc...), mariage preparation, relationship difficulties ,productive communication, personal development, abuse: domestic, sexua
I specialise in anxiety, including generalised anxiety, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety and OCD.
I specialise in working with adults experiencing anxiety, panic and overthinking, including generalised anxiety, health anxiety and social anxiety. A key part of my approach is helping you map your individual anxiety cycle, so we can identify the patterns that are keeping anxiety going and work together to change them.
My approach is integrative, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapy alongside mind–body approaches where appropriate. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked within the NHS and currently work within a specialist trauma service in Brighton, providing psychological therapy for complex trauma & PTSD.
I specialise in anxiety, including generalised anxiety, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety and OCD.
I specialise in working with adults experiencing anxiety, panic and overthinking, including generalised anxiety, health anxiety and social anxiety. A key part of my approach is helping you map your individual anxiety cycle, so we can identify the patterns that are keeping anxiety going and work together to change them.
My approach is integrative, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapy alongside mind–body approaches where appropriate. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked within the NHS and currently work within a specialist trauma service in Brighton, providing psychological therapy for complex trauma & PTSD.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards.
I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards.
I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
I support adults and adolescents (12+) with challenges including worry, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, identity and self-worth, low mood, and difficulties at school, work, or in relationships.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
I support adults and adolescents (12+) with challenges including worry, anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, identity and self-worth, low mood, and difficulties at school, work, or in relationships.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
I work with adults, teens and older age and have particular focus in anxiety/depression, OCD/intrusive thoughts, trauma, chronic illness/disability and LGBT+ issues.
I offer an honest, trusting, and fundamentally collaborative approach to therapy. I tend to work with a psychodynamic approach, which means that I will encourage you to explore your psychological life, how you relate to others and how you have experienced others throughout your life. I also offer EMDR for trauma and CBT.
I work with adults, teens and older age and have particular focus in anxiety/depression, OCD/intrusive thoughts, trauma, chronic illness/disability and LGBT+ issues.
I offer an honest, trusting, and fundamentally collaborative approach to therapy. I tend to work with a psychodynamic approach, which means that I will encourage you to explore your psychological life, how you relate to others and how you have experienced others throughout your life. I also offer EMDR for trauma and CBT.
Many of the adults I work with have analytical or creative minds, or identify as neurodivergent (including Autism and ADHD). Some feel overwhelmed or burned out from trying to meet rigid expectations. Others struggle with low mood, anxiety, or big life transitions. Together, we explore the patterns driving their distress in a safe, thoughtful, neuroaffirmative space where they can let go of the pressure to perform. I can help you quiet a busy mind, process difficult feelings, and build genuine self-acceptance at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
Many of the adults I work with have analytical or creative minds, or identify as neurodivergent (including Autism and ADHD). Some feel overwhelmed or burned out from trying to meet rigid expectations. Others struggle with low mood, anxiety, or big life transitions. Together, we explore the patterns driving their distress in a safe, thoughtful, neuroaffirmative space where they can let go of the pressure to perform. I can help you quiet a busy mind, process difficult feelings, and build genuine self-acceptance at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
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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.