Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in Huddersfield
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked within NHS mental health settings for 18 years. I offer therapeutic work for adults with a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety disorders and depression. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who present with symptoms of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked within NHS mental health settings for 18 years. I offer therapeutic work for adults with a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety disorders and depression. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who present with symptoms of psychological trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
I help people understand what’s keeping them stuck and find a way forward that works in real life. Often, it’s not you - it’s the patterns your mind has learned over time. We’ll make sense of those patterns and focus on practical change - with an occasional dose of appropriate humour…!
Hello and a very warm welcome to you. My name is Dr Hannah Cowan and I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I provide a compassionate, warm, non-judgemental and effective psychological assessment and therapy service that is completely individualised to your needs and requirements. With over fifteen years of experience, I offer effective therapy for adults experiencing difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, OCD, complex trauma and other psychological concerns that you may have. My fundamental aim is to work with you to reduce the emotional distress that you are experiencing.
Hello and a very warm welcome to you. My name is Dr Hannah Cowan and I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I provide a compassionate, warm, non-judgemental and effective psychological assessment and therapy service that is completely individualised to your needs and requirements. With over fifteen years of experience, I offer effective therapy for adults experiencing difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, OCD, complex trauma and other psychological concerns that you may have. My fundamental aim is to work with you to reduce the emotional distress that you are experiencing.
I’m a queer Principal Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ NHS experience, working with a broad range of difficulties, from everyday mental health concerns to complex, trauma-related presentations.
I start by building a clear, collaborative understanding of how your patterns developed and what keeps them going. From there, I draw on EMDR, parts work, Compassion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy to work at the root of things, rather than just managing symptoms.
I offer affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients navigating overlapping identities and systemic barriers.
I’m a queer Principal Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ NHS experience, working with a broad range of difficulties, from everyday mental health concerns to complex, trauma-related presentations.
I start by building a clear, collaborative understanding of how your patterns developed and what keeps them going. From there, I draw on EMDR, parts work, Compassion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy to work at the root of things, rather than just managing symptoms.
I offer affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients navigating overlapping identities and systemic barriers.
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
Hi, I'm Charlotte and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working within the NHS and in private practice. I have been working in mental health services for over 10 years with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of difficulties. As a Psychologist, I offer a person-centred approach to individuals who may be looking for support with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties and so on. We begin by engaging in a period of assessment, coming to a shared understanding of your difficulties, and deciding how best to support you to move forward in a longlasting way that continues after therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working within the NHS and in private practice. I have been working in mental health services for over 10 years with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of difficulties. As a Psychologist, I offer a person-centred approach to individuals who may be looking for support with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties and so on. We begin by engaging in a period of assessment, coming to a shared understanding of your difficulties, and deciding how best to support you to move forward in a longlasting way that continues after therapy.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
Hello, my name is Lorna and I'm here to help. Do you have a problem that you are finding hard to resolve or maybe feeling down, but unsure what the problem is? Either way I am here to support and help you to make sense of your difficulties. I am gentle in nature, have much empathy and I am completely non- judgemental. I will create a warm, safe space enabling you to feel comfortable, allowing us to explore your difficulties and find solutions together.
Hello, my name is Lorna and I'm here to help. Do you have a problem that you are finding hard to resolve or maybe feeling down, but unsure what the problem is? Either way I am here to support and help you to make sense of your difficulties. I am gentle in nature, have much empathy and I am completely non- judgemental. I will create a warm, safe space enabling you to feel comfortable, allowing us to explore your difficulties and find solutions together.
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you might be used to coping on your own, while sensing that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I work with adults who may feel stuck with anxiety, low mood, or stress, often while managing work and everyday responsibilities. Many feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or caught in unhelpful patterns, and are looking for understanding, practical support, and positive change. Therapy focuses on helping you feel better now, while developing skills you can use long after sessions.
Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you might be used to coping on your own, while sensing that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and I work with adults who may feel stuck with anxiety, low mood, or stress, often while managing work and everyday responsibilities. Many feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or caught in unhelpful patterns, and are looking for understanding, practical support, and positive change. Therapy focuses on helping you feel better now, while developing skills you can use long after sessions.
I am an autistic clinical psychologist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people and adults to overcome the impact of trauma and adversity. I have over 17 years of experience working with and learning from autistic adults, autistic young people, and parents of autistic children.
I take a non-pathologising approach to support with experiences such as anxiety, low mood, burnout, trauma (including school-based trauma) and self-criticism. I understand distress as having multiple and varied causes , including life experiences, our environments, discrimination, and marginalisation.
I am an autistic clinical psychologist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people and adults to overcome the impact of trauma and adversity. I have over 17 years of experience working with and learning from autistic adults, autistic young people, and parents of autistic children.
I take a non-pathologising approach to support with experiences such as anxiety, low mood, burnout, trauma (including school-based trauma) and self-criticism. I understand distress as having multiple and varied causes , including life experiences, our environments, discrimination, and marginalisation.
I am skilled at working with clients at all stages of their therapeutic journey; whether that involves guiding you through your first exploration of your difficulties with gentle consideration of what could be different, or with clients with clearer insight regarding their goals and key problem they would like to address. I work with an open and honest warmth, and take rapport building with clients seriously to ensure the therapeutic process runs smoothly and effectively. My experience has taught me that clients with the same openness and are willing to invest in this process, achieve rewarding outcomes.
I am skilled at working with clients at all stages of their therapeutic journey; whether that involves guiding you through your first exploration of your difficulties with gentle consideration of what could be different, or with clients with clearer insight regarding their goals and key problem they would like to address. I work with an open and honest warmth, and take rapport building with clients seriously to ensure the therapeutic process runs smoothly and effectively. My experience has taught me that clients with the same openness and are willing to invest in this process, achieve rewarding outcomes.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself lately?
When your mind is constantly busy or your mood feels low, even everyday things can start to feel difficult.
I specialise in helping people break free from cycles of trauma, worry, & self doubt so they can feel in control & start living more fully again.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we’ll work together to understand what keeps these patterns going & develop practical, evidence-based strategies to help you move forward. This might include learning how to manage anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance, build confidence, & respond differently to difficult emotions.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself lately?
When your mind is constantly busy or your mood feels low, even everyday things can start to feel difficult.
I specialise in helping people break free from cycles of trauma, worry, & self doubt so they can feel in control & start living more fully again.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we’ll work together to understand what keeps these patterns going & develop practical, evidence-based strategies to help you move forward. This might include learning how to manage anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance, build confidence, & respond differently to difficult emotions.
My name is Nina Hayes and I am a qualified and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I specialise in helping clients to understand and work through issues such as stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and low self esteem. I aim to help you to navigate through your problems and offer solution focused support, in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside offering therapy, I also offer supervision to other therapists.
My name is Nina Hayes and I am a qualified and accredited CBT and EMDR therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of Mental Health. I specialise in helping clients to understand and work through issues such as stress, depression, trauma, anxiety and low self esteem. I aim to help you to navigate through your problems and offer solution focused support, in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside offering therapy, I also offer supervision to other therapists.
Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ ERP, ACT and EMDR).
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD. You've read self-help books, googled all sorts, promised to try harder tomorrow. But here's what you've discovered: the more you fight it, the worse it gets. The checking spirals. The avoidance spreads. The intrusive thoughts get louder and louder. You're exhausted from battling your own mind, and you're wondering if maybe you're just broken. Here's the truth: you're not broken. Your brain is doing exactly what brains do, it's trying to keep you safe, just in a not so useful way. The pathways back to the life you want are still there; you just need someone who can help you see them again.
Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ ERP, ACT and EMDR).
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD. You've read self-help books, googled all sorts, promised to try harder tomorrow. But here's what you've discovered: the more you fight it, the worse it gets. The checking spirals. The avoidance spreads. The intrusive thoughts get louder and louder. You're exhausted from battling your own mind, and you're wondering if maybe you're just broken. Here's the truth: you're not broken. Your brain is doing exactly what brains do, it's trying to keep you safe, just in a not so useful way. The pathways back to the life you want are still there; you just need someone who can help you see them again.
Many people struggle with thoughts like “I’m the problem,” “I’m worthless,” or “What if something bad happens…” thoughts that can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. These patterns often come with anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking or behaviours, and a constant sense of being on edge or disconnected. I specialise in helping you recognise, understand, and gently challenge these unhelpful thought patterns using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach focuses on small, meaningful changes that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control.
Many people struggle with thoughts like “I’m the problem,” “I’m worthless,” or “What if something bad happens…” thoughts that can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. These patterns often come with anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking or behaviours, and a constant sense of being on edge or disconnected. I specialise in helping you recognise, understand, and gently challenge these unhelpful thought patterns using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My approach focuses on small, meaningful changes that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control.
Treatment for OCD and related
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The methods I use have a strong evidence base (for example ERP), ensuring you receive treatment that is effective, practical, and proven to work.
Even if you don't have OCD or a related condition, I may still be able to help. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety-related problems and depression, including those experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and adjustment to illness.
The methods I use have a strong evidence base (for example ERP), ensuring you receive treatment that is effective, practical, and proven to work.
Even if you don't have OCD or a related condition, I may still be able to help. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety-related problems and depression, including those experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and adjustment to illness.
Hello, I'm Anna, a warm, friendly CBT psychotherapist, providing therapy for children and young people ages 8-24.
I am always child-centred; your child's voice will be at the heart of us working together towards their goals.
I have worked with children and young people for over 15 years across a variety of settings including charities and private health care. I have delivered CBT and adapted therapy creatively as required, to meet the diverse needs of my young clients.
Following an initial call, I will complete a clinical assessment to ensure the best treatment pathway and will take time to fully understand your therapy goals.
Hello, I'm Anna, a warm, friendly CBT psychotherapist, providing therapy for children and young people ages 8-24.
I am always child-centred; your child's voice will be at the heart of us working together towards their goals.
I have worked with children and young people for over 15 years across a variety of settings including charities and private health care. I have delivered CBT and adapted therapy creatively as required, to meet the diverse needs of my young clients.
Following an initial call, I will complete a clinical assessment to ensure the best treatment pathway and will take time to fully understand your therapy goals.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counsellors
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviours that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioural change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.