Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Leeds
I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
I also specialise in anxiety, OCD, and addictions.
I work with a variety of issues as listed below, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology providing knowledge and expertise in mental health, as well as strategies to help you make the changes needed, and the understanding and life experience of a compassionate human.
I also specialise in anxiety, OCD, and addictions.
I work with a variety of issues as listed below, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology providing knowledge and expertise in mental health, as well as strategies to help you make the changes needed, and the understanding and life experience of a compassionate human.
At Fenix CBT we specialise in CBT/DBT therapy specifically adapted to autistic 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 ten 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 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 ten 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.
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).
I have a particular interest in nervous system regulation and OCD.
I often collaborate with people who define as highly sensitive, neurodivergent or alternative in some way. You may think, feel and experience the world differently and that can come with huge ups and downs.
Perhaps you look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be holding it together when you feel and think so deeply. Perhaps you get stuck in patterns of thinking and behaving that no longer help. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing, and at times it can feel like the cliff of overwhelm and burnout looms large.
Curious about change in your life, work and relationships? Then lets connect!
I have a particular interest in nervous system regulation and OCD.
I often collaborate with people who define as highly sensitive, neurodivergent or alternative in some way. You may think, feel and experience the world differently and that can come with huge ups and downs.
Perhaps you look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be holding it together when you feel and think so deeply. Perhaps you get stuck in patterns of thinking and behaving that no longer help. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing, and at times it can feel like the cliff of overwhelm and burnout looms large.
Curious about change in your life, work and relationships? Then lets connect!
The main issues I can help with are developmental trauma, PTSD, personality disorder, OCD, health anxiety, suicide and self injury and attachment difficulties.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist
I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
The main issues I can help with are developmental trauma, PTSD, personality disorder, OCD, health anxiety, suicide and self injury and attachment difficulties.
Hi, I’m Charlotte. I am a Registered Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist
I have 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people struggling with distressing emotions and thinking which may lead to self injury and suicidal behaviours. I also have significant experience working with people who have experienced trauma and may have diagnoses such as c-PTSD or personality disorder. In addition to using EMDR I am also trained in DBT and schema therapy and somatic trauma therapy so tend to use a combined approach tailored to the needs of the individual.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by complex trauma and PTSD (rooted in armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), depression, neurodiverse development and function (ASD or specific learning difficulties), as well as loss, bereavement and addiction.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by complex trauma and PTSD (rooted in armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), depression, neurodiverse development and function (ASD or specific learning difficulties), as well as loss, bereavement and addiction.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
My name is Adele, and I have over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I am trained to assess and treat a broad range of psychological difficulties using diverse therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I lead a dedicated team as the Managing Director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services. My goal is to provide a "gold standard" of care, aiming to reduce psychological distress while enhancing well-being and overall quality of life.
With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
My name is Adele, and I have over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. I am trained to assess and treat a broad range of psychological difficulties using diverse therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges. In addition to my clinical work, I lead a dedicated team as the Managing Director of Northern Clinical Psychology Services. My goal is to provide a "gold standard" of care, aiming to reduce psychological distress while enhancing well-being and overall quality of life.
I specialise in treatment for OCD.
Unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings are part of being human. Sometimes however, we can get stuck in a painful vicious cycle by reacting in unhelpful ways to them. This doesn’t mean we’re broken only stuck. If you’d like to learn new ways of responding to these thoughts and feelings then I can help. I have a lot of experience assessing and treating a wide range of problems using CBT. I use a range of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to enhance and compliment traditional CBT. I find this approach effective in helping people to recognise and break unhelpful patterns, overcome problems and prevent relapse.
I specialise in treatment for OCD.
Unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings are part of being human. Sometimes however, we can get stuck in a painful vicious cycle by reacting in unhelpful ways to them. This doesn’t mean we’re broken only stuck. If you’d like to learn new ways of responding to these thoughts and feelings then I can help. I have a lot of experience assessing and treating a wide range of problems using CBT. I use a range of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to enhance and compliment traditional CBT. I find this approach effective in helping people to recognise and break unhelpful patterns, overcome problems and prevent relapse.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood? Are you having difficult and intrusive thoughts that are interfering with your day to day life and making it hard for you to focus or enjoy things? Have you been through a traumatic experience that is impacting your life in the here and now that you are struggling to process? I would love to work with you to help you to overcome the difficulty that you are having.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood? Are you having difficult and intrusive thoughts that are interfering with your day to day life and making it hard for you to focus or enjoy things? Have you been through a traumatic experience that is impacting your life in the here and now that you are struggling to process? I would love to work with you to help you to overcome the difficulty that you are having.
TLDR 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.
TLDR 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.
I specialise in working with 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 working with 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'm Laura, qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - proven to help anxiety & panic, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD & PTSD.
The therapy I offer is evidence-based and effectively treats a range of problems, from anxiety disorders to depression, OCD (including sub-types of Relationship OCD & Sensorimotor OCD) and PTSD.
I have special interests in burnout, fatigue, pain & health conditions. I also specialise in perfectionism, low self-esteem, and those adjusting to life changes.
I'm Laura, qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - proven to help anxiety & panic, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD & PTSD.
The therapy I offer is evidence-based and effectively treats a range of problems, from anxiety disorders to depression, OCD (including sub-types of Relationship OCD & Sensorimotor OCD) and PTSD.
I have special interests in burnout, fatigue, pain & health conditions. I also specialise in perfectionism, low self-esteem, and those adjusting to life changes.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power. If you struggle with perfectionism or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These patterns often stem from deep-rooted experiences. Through inner child work, we’ll heal past wounds, rebuild confidence, and create a healthier version of you.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power. If you struggle with perfectionism or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These patterns often stem from deep-rooted experiences. Through inner child work, we’ll heal past wounds, rebuild confidence, and create a healthier version of you.
At Amelia Finch Experts, we provide specialist CBT for OCD, trauma, PTSD, and ADHD.
There may be times when you feel like you can’t sleep, your mind races, and daily tasks feel overwhelming. Compulsions, checking, or seeking reassurance offer little relief. Work, relationships, and thoughts feel stressful. Get practical strategies and support to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and regain control of your life.
At Amelia Finch Experts, we provide specialist CBT for OCD, trauma, PTSD, and ADHD.
There may be times when you feel like you can’t sleep, your mind races, and daily tasks feel overwhelming. Compulsions, checking, or seeking reassurance offer little relief. Work, relationships, and thoughts feel stressful. Get practical strategies and support to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and regain control of your life.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
Perhaps you are seeking psychological therapy for a longstanding difficulty, or maybe you have only recently experienced stressors and are taking the first step in seeking help. Whether you wish for greater understanding, to develop coping strategies or to address an earlier trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathic space to help you to move forwards in your recovery.
Perhaps you are seeking psychological therapy for a longstanding difficulty, or maybe you have only recently experienced stressors and are taking the first step in seeking help. Whether you wish for greater understanding, to develop coping strategies or to address an earlier trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathic space to help you to move forwards in your recovery.
You’re holding it all together, but only just. Maybe you’ve had a panic attack in the toilet at work. Maybe you’ve asked ChatGPT to help untangle your brain.
You feel everything so deeply. The tiniest thing tips you over. Everyone’s got an opinion about what you should do, but you don’t even know who you are anymore. Maybe you've been carrying things alone for a while and masking how hard it’s been just to get through the day. You might feel like you're "too much" and still feel "not good enough". You're not broken. You’ve been thinking about therapy. Now you’re here, wondering if anyone will really get it.
You’re holding it all together, but only just. Maybe you’ve had a panic attack in the toilet at work. Maybe you’ve asked ChatGPT to help untangle your brain.
You feel everything so deeply. The tiniest thing tips you over. Everyone’s got an opinion about what you should do, but you don’t even know who you are anymore. Maybe you've been carrying things alone for a while and masking how hard it’s been just to get through the day. You might feel like you're "too much" and still feel "not good enough". You're not broken. You’ve been thinking about therapy. Now you’re here, wondering if anyone will really get it.
People come to psychoanalytically informed therapy for many reasons—depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, shame, or low self-esteem. What these struggles often have in common is that they have been present for some time and, despite our best efforts, do not improve when we try to manage them alone. This can leave us feeling stuck and isolated, with symptoms and frustrations that gradually intensify.
The aim of this therapy is not only to alleviate conscious symptoms, but also to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the underlying emotional life that shapes our relationships and our feelings.
People come to psychoanalytically informed therapy for many reasons—depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, stress, shame, or low self-esteem. What these struggles often have in common is that they have been present for some time and, despite our best efforts, do not improve when we try to manage them alone. This can leave us feeling stuck and isolated, with symptoms and frustrations that gradually intensify.
The aim of this therapy is not only to alleviate conscious symptoms, but also to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the underlying emotional life that shapes our relationships and our feelings.
There are many different reasons why you might be thinking about starting therapy. You might be feeling out of sorts, out of sync or not quite yourself. You might need support as you move through a difficult phase or transition in your life. You may recognise the need to explore and process some parts of your past. From anxiety or depression to stress management and relationship difficulties – the list goes on. Therapy has the potential to help everyone differently. If you'd like to know more about me or how I practice then visit my website: www.lyonstherapy.co.uk.
There are many different reasons why you might be thinking about starting therapy. You might be feeling out of sorts, out of sync or not quite yourself. You might need support as you move through a difficult phase or transition in your life. You may recognise the need to explore and process some parts of your past. From anxiety or depression to stress management and relationship difficulties – the list goes on. Therapy has the potential to help everyone differently. If you'd like to know more about me or how I practice then visit my website: www.lyonstherapy.co.uk.
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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.