Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Kingston upon Thames
Dr Heather Sequeira: The OCD & Trauma Specialist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Consultant Psychologist and work specifically with people who have OCD or Trauma or both.
My therapeutic methods include CBT (ERP/ACT) & new cutting-edge approaches not generally offered by other psychologists. I am registered with HPCP & British Psychological Society & teach OCD & ERP in Clinical Psychology at UK universities. It is never one size fits all. You will get a specialised approach, directly addressing your specific OCD or trauma.
I am a Consultant Psychologist and work specifically with people who have OCD or Trauma or both.
My therapeutic methods include CBT (ERP/ACT) & new cutting-edge approaches not generally offered by other psychologists. I am registered with HPCP & British Psychological Society & teach OCD & ERP in Clinical Psychology at UK universities. It is never one size fits all. You will get a specialised approach, directly addressing your specific OCD or trauma.
I am specialised in treating problems such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, OCD, Stress, Perfectionism, People Pleasing and Conflict Avoidance.
I also make use of many forms of CBT including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. In addition I also implement findings from Evolutionary Psychology. This amalgamation is very effective in combating problems such as generalised anxiety disorder, low self-esteem, panic disorder and perfectionism.
I am specialised in treating problems such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, OCD, Stress, Perfectionism, People Pleasing and Conflict Avoidance.
I also make use of many forms of CBT including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. In addition I also implement findings from Evolutionary Psychology. This amalgamation is very effective in combating problems such as generalised anxiety disorder, low self-esteem, panic disorder and perfectionism.
Perhaps you are looking for some help with issues of anxiety or depression, which are affecting your day to day life. You might be feeling a bit hopeless, tired and are looking for change. Do you ask yourself: 'is this all there is?' Are you feeling a sense of loss of who you used to be or would like to be and are curious to see if therapy could help? Loss can be central to many of our issues. Loss of identity or from an actual bereavement or loss of purpose in life. Is there a voice inside stopping you from living a fulfilling life and you want to talk to someone, without feeling judged, to help you make sense of your life.
Perhaps you are looking for some help with issues of anxiety or depression, which are affecting your day to day life. You might be feeling a bit hopeless, tired and are looking for change. Do you ask yourself: 'is this all there is?' Are you feeling a sense of loss of who you used to be or would like to be and are curious to see if therapy could help? Loss can be central to many of our issues. Loss of identity or from an actual bereavement or loss of purpose in life. Is there a voice inside stopping you from living a fulfilling life and you want to talk to someone, without feeling judged, to help you make sense of your life.
I specialise in helping adults with OCD and anxiety find freedom from the constant noise of the mind.
Alongside CBT, I’m qualified in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) which is a brief psychodynamic therapy that explores attachment and relationship patterns. My CBT work includes ERP and behavioural experiments to gently expand comfort zones. I also use somatic tools like breathwork and body scans, as the body often holds what words cannot.
I specialise in helping adults with OCD and anxiety find freedom from the constant noise of the mind.
Alongside CBT, I’m qualified in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) which is a brief psychodynamic therapy that explores attachment and relationship patterns. My CBT work includes ERP and behavioural experiments to gently expand comfort zones. I also use somatic tools like breathwork and body scans, as the body often holds what words cannot.
My specialty include depression, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, and PTSD.
Do thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “I can’t do this” follow you wherever you go? Are painful past experiences or constant worries about things going wrong keeping you awake at night?
If so, you're not alone. I help people understand what may be keeping these difficulties going and equip them with evidence-based skills and strategies to break free from unhelpful patterns.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and change. Together, we'll work towards letting go of what no longer serves you, building resilience, and creating a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
My specialty include depression, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, and PTSD.
Do thoughts like “Am I good enough?” or “I can’t do this” follow you wherever you go? Are painful past experiences or constant worries about things going wrong keeping you awake at night?
If so, you're not alone. I help people understand what may be keeping these difficulties going and equip them with evidence-based skills and strategies to break free from unhelpful patterns.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but it also offers an opportunity for growth and change. Together, we'll work towards letting go of what no longer serves you, building resilience, and creating a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
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.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period.
I am also offering clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists.
Thank you for visiting my page, perhaps you are struggling with relationships, overwhelmed with family commitments or work-related stress. You may be suffering from feelings of anxiety, low, depressive moods and a lack of joy and motivation. I am trained in multiple psychological modalities and adapt my approach to suit your needs. Please feel free to get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation, I would be happy to talk through how I work, and how I can help you through this difficult period.
I am also offering clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Maybe you’re thinking and feeling things you don’t want to think or feel. Or maybe feeling nothing at all. Perhaps things keep going wrong; or perhaps nothing changes. It could be you feel you can’t cope. Or something has just come and hit you for six. Counselling is a safe place to explore things like that. It’s a place with the potential for personal change. Fortunately, we humans can change our minds. Literally. A fancy word for this is plasticity. Even more, we are designed to change in each other’s company. It’s how humans learn to fit in. So we make a new relationship, you and I, and this is our vehicle for change.
Hello, I am Aldona. You are here so maybe it means you are thinking about counselling or psychotherapy. Investing in mental health is as important as physical. Anybody can benefit from therapy no matter what age or gender you are. It can be very rewarding because it helps you be the person you want to be. In these times of uncertainty, uneasy economic and political situation; isolation, bereavement and also historic emotional issues could be experienced more frequently and intensively. Difficulties experienced for a prolonged time can lead to somatic problems. “A good life is a process, not a state of being" (Carl Rogers)
Hello, I am Aldona. You are here so maybe it means you are thinking about counselling or psychotherapy. Investing in mental health is as important as physical. Anybody can benefit from therapy no matter what age or gender you are. It can be very rewarding because it helps you be the person you want to be. In these times of uncertainty, uneasy economic and political situation; isolation, bereavement and also historic emotional issues could be experienced more frequently and intensively. Difficulties experienced for a prolonged time can lead to somatic problems. “A good life is a process, not a state of being" (Carl Rogers)
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for support when you're feeling low. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for to obtain a more fulfilling life.
Whether you are in a transitional period of life, such as considering a career change, retirement, empty nesting, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, trying to re-discover yourself after a relationship break down, navigating life as a single parent, or maybe you are feeling stuck and want to make some changes. Whatever your circumstance, I am here for support and guidance.
I am a psychotherapist practising Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders. I also have experience at a London-based drug and alcohol service, providing REBT for those involved with problematic drug and alcohol use and its associated issues. I also have experience at Mind (the mental health charity) providing REBT and CBT for a broad client population experiencing a broad range of problems.
I am a psychotherapist practising Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). In addition to private practice, I have experience working as a psychotherapist for the NHS providing CBT for people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders. I also have experience at a London-based drug and alcohol service, providing REBT for those involved with problematic drug and alcohol use and its associated issues. I also have experience at Mind (the mental health charity) providing REBT and CBT for a broad client population experiencing a broad range of problems.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and their families. I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity. I have been working in the NHS, in primary and secondary school settings, in the charity sector as well as privately.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with several years of experience working with children, young people and their families. I offer assessments, short-term and long-term interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, eating difficulties, school refusal and struggles connected to the effects of neurodiversity. I have been working in the NHS, in primary and secondary school settings, in the charity sector as well as privately.
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
“We often find that the harder we try to get rid of emotions and thoughts, the stronger they become.” Hi, I’m Lauren. As an experienced counsellor, I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey where every client is unique and there is a new opportunity for learning and growth. When you say "a part of me feels this…. But another part of me feels that…” you have already embraced the idea of Internal Family Systems Therapy, which as an integrative psychotherapist I use amongst other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Person Centred Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to support you.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified sex & relationship therapist, specialising in working with couples and individuals on restoring desire and intimacy, better communication, surviving affairs, sexual problems such as painful intercourse and ED, and compulsive sexual behavior (AKA sex addiction). I am a member of COSRT.
First sessions are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours and sometimes the same day. I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in-person and online sessions.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified sex & relationship therapist, specialising in working with couples and individuals on restoring desire and intimacy, better communication, surviving affairs, sexual problems such as painful intercourse and ED, and compulsive sexual behavior (AKA sex addiction). I am a member of COSRT.
First sessions are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours and sometimes the same day. I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in-person and online sessions.
We all have our own unique stories which can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives which can at times impact on our mental wellbeing. I offer one to one counselling within a warm, safe therapeutic space. Whether you have had counselling before or are new to this I am dedicated to helping you to make sense of your feelings. By talking and thinking about the different parts of your life and by exploring your relationships, unconscious themes and patterns may emerge. I am passionate about working inclusively, everyone is welcome in my practice.
We all have our own unique stories which can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives which can at times impact on our mental wellbeing. I offer one to one counselling within a warm, safe therapeutic space. Whether you have had counselling before or are new to this I am dedicated to helping you to make sense of your feelings. By talking and thinking about the different parts of your life and by exploring your relationships, unconscious themes and patterns may emerge. I am passionate about working inclusively, everyone is welcome in my practice.
I am a qualified CBT and integrative therapist experienced working with anxiety, depression, generalised anxiety, shyness, phobia, health anxiety and OCD.
Hi I'm Matthew. My style is warm and free of judgement. It’s often easier to talk to a confidential person unconnected to your family or friends. I work with anxiety and depression, relationships, loss, abuse, self-esteem, anger, social anxiety or those who are stuck. Improvement comes from insight, new behaviours, understanding and acceptance but also from stepwise, practical change. If requested I can work in a more active and future focused way with the current advice, tools, exercises and activities supported by the evidence base.
I am a qualified CBT and integrative therapist experienced working with anxiety, depression, generalised anxiety, shyness, phobia, health anxiety and OCD.
Hi I'm Matthew. My style is warm and free of judgement. It’s often easier to talk to a confidential person unconnected to your family or friends. I work with anxiety and depression, relationships, loss, abuse, self-esteem, anger, social anxiety or those who are stuck. Improvement comes from insight, new behaviours, understanding and acceptance but also from stepwise, practical change. If requested I can work in a more active and future focused way with the current advice, tools, exercises and activities supported by the evidence base.
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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.