Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Ilkley
I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
Therapy offered is evidence-based (working to NICE guidance) and tailored to meet a person’s needs and goals. I am trained to offer Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Trauma-focussed CBT, Eye Movement De-Sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion-based therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitement therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behviour Therapy (DBT).
I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
Therapy offered is evidence-based (working to NICE guidance) and tailored to meet a person’s needs and goals. I am trained to offer Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Trauma-focussed CBT, Eye Movement De-Sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion-based therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitement therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behviour Therapy (DBT).
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or low mood preventing you from enjoying life or feeling like yourself? Perhaps you are constantly worrying, overthinking, struggling with panic, or finding it difficult to switch off. Maybe a traumatic experience from the past continues to affect you in the present. You do not have to face these difficulties alone, and recovery is possible. My aim is not simply to help you cope with symptoms, but to support you in making meaningful and lasting changes so that you can get back to living the life you want.
Are anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or low mood preventing you from enjoying life or feeling like yourself? Perhaps you are constantly worrying, overthinking, struggling with panic, or finding it difficult to switch off. Maybe a traumatic experience from the past continues to affect you in the present. You do not have to face these difficulties alone, and recovery is possible. My aim is not simply to help you cope with symptoms, but to support you in making meaningful and lasting changes so that you can get back to living the life you want.
I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression.
This is CBT in a nutshell. It's about acknowledging the unhelpful ways you may think, behave and feel, which actually keep a problem going. Our aim is to find ways of breaking the downward spiral, or allowing you to escape the whirlpool and breathe again. CBT is an open, collaborative and practical process of discovering what works for you.
I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression.
This is CBT in a nutshell. It's about acknowledging the unhelpful ways you may think, behave and feel, which actually keep a problem going. Our aim is to find ways of breaking the downward spiral, or allowing you to escape the whirlpool and breathe again. CBT is an open, collaborative and practical process of discovering what works for you.
My areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, phobia, self-esteem, OCD & work related to neurodivergence.
Therapies offered:
I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
My areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, phobia, self-esteem, OCD & work related to neurodivergence.
Therapies offered:
I integrate approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT); Therapeutic Parenting; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and neurodivergent strategies to meet the needs and presentation of my clients.
I currently work with Young Adults, Teenagers and Children (8+). I like to work together collaboratively in a way that allows empowerment and feels right for you. It is through the therapeutic relationship that new understanding, greater awareness, and therapeutic growth is experienced. I provide 1 to 1 talking therapy in person and outdoor walk and talk therapy in nature. I also provide online therapy by zoom. Working online offers greater accessibility if you are very busy or have physical limitations. It also provides a more private and comfortable experience as in person therapy can sometimes feel too much.
I currently work with Young Adults, Teenagers and Children (8+). I like to work together collaboratively in a way that allows empowerment and feels right for you. It is through the therapeutic relationship that new understanding, greater awareness, and therapeutic growth is experienced. I provide 1 to 1 talking therapy in person and outdoor walk and talk therapy in nature. I also provide online therapy by zoom. Working online offers greater accessibility if you are very busy or have physical limitations. It also provides a more private and comfortable experience as in person therapy can sometimes feel too much.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
If you are finding life hard I want to help. I know how helping you to talk about your challenges can allow you feel understood and make changes. I will listen carefully and kindly and help you feel understood so you can increase your self belief and improve your wellbeing. I have worked with many different issues and I would like to talk with you to see if, together, we think that counselling with me could help you. If you want to feel happier and get more out of life I believe I can help you.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
Often our anxieties and difficulties can weigh us down and we are unable to find a way forward. Perhaps we experience intrusive anxious thoughts or our inner critic is just too loud and holds us back. Maybe we keep repeating the same unhelpful behaviour again and again. Or perhaps past trauma feels too present and we are still experiencing its physical and emotional impact and the way it makes us behave. Our thoughts and feelings can be confusing and talking to friends and relatives may be too difficult. I provide a safe, respectful space in which you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and discover a way forward.
I am a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in working with children and young people. With years of experience in school settings, I have seen first-hand the remarkable positive impact that comes from truly seeing and hearing young individuals. I tailor therapy to each individual's needs, incorporating therapeutic play and expressive art therapy for younger clients. My approach fosters a trusting, non-judgmental environment where clients can thrive. As a French therapist, I understand the complexity of different cultures and am respectful of that, bringing a unique perspective to my practice.
I am a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in working with children and young people. With years of experience in school settings, I have seen first-hand the remarkable positive impact that comes from truly seeing and hearing young individuals. I tailor therapy to each individual's needs, incorporating therapeutic play and expressive art therapy for younger clients. My approach fosters a trusting, non-judgmental environment where clients can thrive. As a French therapist, I understand the complexity of different cultures and am respectful of that, bringing a unique perspective to my practice.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. If you're reading this, it's possible that you're going through a difficult time in your life. Please know that you don't have to face it alone – I’m here to help you find your way forward with understanding, care, and professional support.
I’m a qualified counsellor offering a warm, client-centred approach to therapy. My work is based on a person-centred and integrative model, which means our sessions are shaped around you – your experiences, your goals, and what you feel ready to explore. Together, we can work to break unhelpful patterns, to help you build better ways of living.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. If you're reading this, it's possible that you're going through a difficult time in your life. Please know that you don't have to face it alone – I’m here to help you find your way forward with understanding, care, and professional support.
I’m a qualified counsellor offering a warm, client-centred approach to therapy. My work is based on a person-centred and integrative model, which means our sessions are shaped around you – your experiences, your goals, and what you feel ready to explore. Together, we can work to break unhelpful patterns, to help you build better ways of living.
All of us have our periods of struggle. Life has a habit of throwing things at us - stress, loss, bereavement, anxiety, relationship troubles - that can throw us off course.
Relationships are tough; work and family too. But you don't have to manage it all on your own. Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
Working together in a calm, focused way, we can understand your unique patterns and needs, find coping strategies, and look at ways to change the things we can, and accept the things we can't.
All of us have our periods of struggle. Life has a habit of throwing things at us - stress, loss, bereavement, anxiety, relationship troubles - that can throw us off course.
Relationships are tough; work and family too. But you don't have to manage it all on your own. Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
Working together in a calm, focused way, we can understand your unique patterns and needs, find coping strategies, and look at ways to change the things we can, and accept the things we can't.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress.
You won't be doing this alone. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative - together we'll make sense of what's happening and use CBT methods, including ERP and behavioural activation, to shift unhelpful patterns so you feel calmer and back in control. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to help you reconnect and communicate better.
I provide structured, evidence‑based CBT for anxiety disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety), depression, OCD (with ERP), trauma/PTSD and stress‑related difficulties - with clear goals, practical tools and measurable progress.
You won't be doing this alone. My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative - together we'll make sense of what's happening and use CBT methods, including ERP and behavioural activation, to shift unhelpful patterns so you feel calmer and back in control. With couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to help you reconnect and communicate better.
We work with children, young people, adults, couples, parents and families. We offer inclusive therapy to support those who hold a diagnosis of neurodiversity or behavioural/emotional difficulty. We also work with parents to discuss parenting strategies to build resilience in the household. We work with anyone from any background with a number of problems. These can include: behavioural and emotional problems, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, family relationships, divorce, bereavement, illness, developmental disorders, eating disorders and more.
We work with children, young people, adults, couples, parents and families. We offer inclusive therapy to support those who hold a diagnosis of neurodiversity or behavioural/emotional difficulty. We also work with parents to discuss parenting strategies to build resilience in the household. We work with anyone from any background with a number of problems. These can include: behavioural and emotional problems, suicidal ideation, trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, family relationships, divorce, bereavement, illness, developmental disorders, eating disorders and more.
As your counsellor I will give you the time, space and environment to strive towards self understanding and growth. Life can feel overwhelming and isolating when enduring challenging times, so coming to therapy can provide you with a safe space, to process and understand your inner emotions and feelings. Therapy with me will support you to enhance self awareness, understanding and authenticity. Counselling is about making yourself a priority. The gym is for a healthy body and therapy is for a healthy mind. Please note- My services are for age 16+.
As your counsellor I will give you the time, space and environment to strive towards self understanding and growth. Life can feel overwhelming and isolating when enduring challenging times, so coming to therapy can provide you with a safe space, to process and understand your inner emotions and feelings. Therapy with me will support you to enhance self awareness, understanding and authenticity. Counselling is about making yourself a priority. The gym is for a healthy body and therapy is for a healthy mind. Please note- My services are for age 16+.
My clients say they feel safe with me and that I have really helped them gain deeper self-knowledge and self-regard, and to feel better. I have an LGBT+ and neurodivergent - friendly, warm, nurturing style. I don't judge you, I want to hear you, and value you, and genuinely help. I'm trained in different therapeutic approaches, so I fit the approach to you, not to other way around. I'm best at being honest, safe, and alongside you as I help you to deeply understand yourself. From those foundations we build up a better psychological safety for you. We do therapy, and you work toward your goals with me, knowing I am on your team.
My clients say they feel safe with me and that I have really helped them gain deeper self-knowledge and self-regard, and to feel better. I have an LGBT+ and neurodivergent - friendly, warm, nurturing style. I don't judge you, I want to hear you, and value you, and genuinely help. I'm trained in different therapeutic approaches, so I fit the approach to you, not to other way around. I'm best at being honest, safe, and alongside you as I help you to deeply understand yourself. From those foundations we build up a better psychological safety for you. We do therapy, and you work toward your goals with me, knowing I am on your team.
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I specialize in supporting people experiencing complex and childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, ADHD, emotional difficulties and emotional instability, as well as a range of other challenges that can affect your wellbeing, relationships and everyday life.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you have been trying to manage things on your own. My role is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and able to work through what you are experiencing.
I am an Integrative Therapist, trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, and I tailor each session to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we work collaboratively to understand what is happening for you and identify the most helpful way forward.
I specialize in supporting people experiencing complex and childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, ADHD, emotional difficulties and emotional instability, as well as a range of other challenges that can affect your wellbeing, relationships and everyday life.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you have been trying to manage things on your own. My role is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and able to work through what you are experiencing.
I am an Integrative Therapist, trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, and I tailor each session to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we work collaboratively to understand what is happening for you and identify the most helpful way forward.
At Fenix CBT we specialise in CBT/DBT therapy specifically adapted to Autistic/ADHD adults, children and young people, OCD (ERP) and PTSD.
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
At Fenix CBT we specialise in CBT/DBT therapy specifically adapted to Autistic/ADHD adults, children and young people, OCD (ERP) and PTSD.
My name is Eve Ahmed I am an owner and Lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) at Fenix CBT LTD. I utilise my skills and extensive experience to help my clients reach their personal targets and clinical recovery. I am very passionate about the work I do and I love helping people reach their goals. I have thirteen years of experience working in mental health in public and charity sector with adults and children. I completed BSc undergraduate degree in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and Level 3 Diploma in DBT and I also have (amongst many others) EMDR, ACT and Compassionate Mind training.
TL;DR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things.
I’ll encourage your interest in yourself and your life, including the overlooked or unwanted aspects, as it’s hard to change what we don’t pay attention to. I don’t know what anyone should do and I don’t push solutions. Mostly I listen, offering thoughts, questions and ideas, and hopefully furthering a shared understanding of whatever we're talking about.
TL;DR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things.
I’ll encourage your interest in yourself and your life, including the overlooked or unwanted aspects, as it’s hard to change what we don’t pay attention to. I don’t know what anyone should do and I don’t push solutions. Mostly I listen, offering thoughts, questions and ideas, and hopefully furthering a shared understanding of whatever we're talking about.
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.