Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Isleworth
If you’re reading this, something in your life may feel heavy, overwhelming or stuck. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a long time, repeating old patterns in relationships or feeling disconnected from who you are. You might look “fine” on the outside while inside things feel tangled, uncertain or too much to hold alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to feel more like yourself again.
If you’re reading this, something in your life may feel heavy, overwhelming or stuck. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a long time, repeating old patterns in relationships or feeling disconnected from who you are. You might look “fine” on the outside while inside things feel tangled, uncertain or too much to hold alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to feel more like yourself again.
I provide a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental space, where we can discuss and collaboratively work towards sustainable changes.
I provide a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental space, where we can discuss and collaboratively work towards sustainable changes.
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
You might be struggling with a specific problem like anxiety, low mood or OCD.
I am Dr Tanya McDonnaugh, an experienced Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I've helped scores of people to transform their lives, using evidence-based psychological therapies to create long-lasting and meaningful change.
Being human can be a wonderful experience, full of joy and connection; but it can also be overwhelming, bewildering, and exhausting. It’s no wonder many of us end up repeating unhelpful behaviours that defeat our interests, despite our knowledge and best intentions.
You might be struggling with a specific problem like anxiety, low mood or OCD.
I am Dr Tanya McDonnaugh, an experienced Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I've helped scores of people to transform their lives, using evidence-based psychological therapies to create long-lasting and meaningful change.
Being human can be a wonderful experience, full of joy and connection; but it can also be overwhelming, bewildering, and exhausting. It’s no wonder many of us end up repeating unhelpful behaviours that defeat our interests, despite our knowledge and best intentions.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
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I am an OCD specialist and the founder of London OCD Therapy Centre, with over 15 years of experience working with adults experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
I specialise exclusively in OCD treatment, using CBT, ERP, ACT, and IFS-informed approaches to work with relationship OCD, harm OCD, contamination OCD, pure-O, moral OCD and other sub-types. I also offer Schema Therapy and IFS for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and low mood, tailoring therapy to each person’s experiences, patterns, and goals.
I am an OCD specialist and the founder of London OCD Therapy Centre, with over 15 years of experience working with adults experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
I specialise exclusively in OCD treatment, using CBT, ERP, ACT, and IFS-informed approaches to work with relationship OCD, harm OCD, contamination OCD, pure-O, moral OCD and other sub-types. I also offer Schema Therapy and IFS for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and low mood, tailoring therapy to each person’s experiences, patterns, and goals.
I specialise in working with anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic and post traumatic stress disorder), depression, trauma, low self-esteem and relationship problems.
I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based psychological therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and CBT third wave approaches including dialectical behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy. I also offer eye movement desensitisation and re-processing therapy (EMDR) for the treatment of PTSD and trauma.
I specialise in working with anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic and post traumatic stress disorder), depression, trauma, low self-esteem and relationship problems.
I am trained in a variety of evidenced-based psychological therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and CBT third wave approaches including dialectical behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and schema therapy. I also offer eye movement desensitisation and re-processing therapy (EMDR) for the treatment of PTSD and trauma.
With nearly 5 years of different NHS experiences, I offer evidence-based CBT to help you manage your Anxiety and Obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, meaning that I use evidence-based techniques focussing on thinking patterns and behavioural change to help with the difficulties you are facing. Understanding that every journey to therapy is unique, I bring a person-centred approach to the sessions and can tailor them to ensure they work for you and your goals.
With nearly 5 years of different NHS experiences, I offer evidence-based CBT to help you manage your Anxiety and Obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, meaning that I use evidence-based techniques focussing on thinking patterns and behavioural change to help with the difficulties you are facing. Understanding that every journey to therapy is unique, I bring a person-centred approach to the sessions and can tailor them to ensure they work for you and your goals.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 17 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 17 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
I aim for a warm and welcoming atmosphere as I believe it is important to feel comfortable in the room with your therapist. I am experienced in working with panic attacks, generalised anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship issues, conflict management, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and grief and loss. The therapy hour last 50 minutes. This is your space and you can bring whatever you choose. All feelings and ideas are acceptable in the room and everything is confidential. Therapy moves at your pace and it is also your decision when to end therapy.
I aim for a warm and welcoming atmosphere as I believe it is important to feel comfortable in the room with your therapist. I am experienced in working with panic attacks, generalised anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship issues, conflict management, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and grief and loss. The therapy hour last 50 minutes. This is your space and you can bring whatever you choose. All feelings and ideas are acceptable in the room and everything is confidential. Therapy moves at your pace and it is also your decision when to end therapy.
Are you tired of fighting a battle with yourself, others or the world? I can help you transform your experience using CBT and Mindfulness so you can begin taking charge of your unhelpful internal processes and empower yourself to be and live a fulfilling life, based on your goals and personal values.
Are you tired of fighting a battle with yourself, others or the world? I can help you transform your experience using CBT and Mindfulness so you can begin taking charge of your unhelpful internal processes and empower yourself to be and live a fulfilling life, based on your goals and personal values.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
People often come to therapy when anxiety starts taking up too much space - whether that's through OCD and intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, constant overthinking, fears about health or relationships, low confidence, or feeling unable to move on from difficult experiences.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, OCD or difficult experiences from the past that continue to affect their lives. Through CBT and EMDR, I offer a supportive and practical approach to help you understand what is keeping you stuck, develop new ways of coping, and regain a sense of confidence and control.
People often come to therapy when anxiety starts taking up too much space - whether that's through OCD and intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, constant overthinking, fears about health or relationships, low confidence, or feeling unable to move on from difficult experiences.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, OCD or difficult experiences from the past that continue to affect their lives. Through CBT and EMDR, I offer a supportive and practical approach to help you understand what is keeping you stuck, develop new ways of coping, and regain a sense of confidence and control.
I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I specialise in Nervous illness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, O.C.D with the fearful, Intrusive, bewildering thoughts which accompany O.C.D. My work involves my helping you, to understand what is happening to you. I will offer you coping strategies and techniques to help you to begin to calm your nervous system. I also specialise in relationship problems
I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I specialise in Nervous illness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, O.C.D with the fearful, Intrusive, bewildering thoughts which accompany O.C.D. My work involves my helping you, to understand what is happening to you. I will offer you coping strategies and techniques to help you to begin to calm your nervous system. I also specialise in relationship problems
I support adults with issues such as anxiety, OCD, healthy anxiety, social anxiety, low mood and emotional problems such as anger, guilt, jealousy, low self-esteem and shame.
With my warm, down-to-earth and compassionate approach, I will help you to have a better awareness of what you are struggling with and help you to explore what is keeping you stuck in your problem and preventing you from moving forward in your life. I will help you be where you want to be, and support you in achieving your goals.
I support adults with issues such as anxiety, OCD, healthy anxiety, social anxiety, low mood and emotional problems such as anger, guilt, jealousy, low self-esteem and shame.
With my warm, down-to-earth and compassionate approach, I will help you to have a better awareness of what you are struggling with and help you to explore what is keeping you stuck in your problem and preventing you from moving forward in your life. I will help you be where you want to be, and support you in achieving your goals.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck, you're not alone. You may have been coping alone for a long time and are now realising that you need support. You may want to feel calmer, more confident, and more able to enjoy life without constant worry or self-doubt. Your goals might include easing anxiety, improving your mood, breaking unhelpful patterns, or simply gaining a better understanding of yourself. Above all, if you want someone warm, experienced and supportive to guide you forward, please reach out.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck, you're not alone. You may have been coping alone for a long time and are now realising that you need support. You may want to feel calmer, more confident, and more able to enjoy life without constant worry or self-doubt. Your goals might include easing anxiety, improving your mood, breaking unhelpful patterns, or simply gaining a better understanding of yourself. Above all, if you want someone warm, experienced and supportive to guide you forward, please reach out.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders (including OCD, health anxiety, and social anxiety), and depression.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Perhaps you find yourself caught in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or fear, unsure how to move forward yet knowing you want something to change. Maybe you’ve been carrying these struggles alone for a long time and are now seeking support that feels safe, understanding, grounded, and informed.
You may want to feel more in control of your direction, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and reconnect with your confidence, values, goals, and the people who matter most to you.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders (including OCD, health anxiety, and social anxiety), and depression.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Perhaps you find yourself caught in patterns of self-criticism, shame, or fear, unsure how to move forward yet knowing you want something to change. Maybe you’ve been carrying these struggles alone for a long time and are now seeking support that feels safe, understanding, grounded, and informed.
You may want to feel more in control of your direction, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and reconnect with your confidence, values, goals, and the people who matter most 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.