Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in East London

Andrew Higginbottom
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
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James Ferguson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson ​​and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited  psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you. Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's  challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward.  This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
Welcome! My name is James Ferguson ​​and I am a highly experienced BABCP accredited  psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Dessensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I offer both in person and online sessions so we can create the ideal therapeutic space for you. Many people benefit from having a safe and supportive space to speak about life's  challenges, whilst working alongside a trusted clinician to explore these difficulties and feel empowered moving forward.  This is exactly what I offer in my practice.
01206 583767 View 01206 583767
Shari Woolley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
Unhelpful thoughts are completely normal, but it's easy to get stuck in an OCD or anxiety cycle.
My aim is to get to know you and your personal values so we can understand any issues and make sense of what is maintaining them. Are you finding yourself hooked by unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable feelings? I hope to give you a new CBT/ACT toolkit to manage these so that you’re empowered to make desired changes and move forward to a fuller richer life.
0114 697 6502 View 0114 697 6502
Krishna Rana
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Specialize in supporting people experiencing complex and childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, ADHD, emotional difficulties, abuse and emotional instability, as well as a range of other challenges that can affect your wellbeing, relationships and everyday life.
Working with me offers a space that feels calm, grounded, and unhurried. A place where you can slow down, breathe, and gently turn inward without fear of judgement. I won’t rush you towards answers or offer quick fixes. Instead, we take the time to understand what lies beneath the surface - the emotions, patterns, experiences, memories and parts of yourself that may be shaping how you think, feel, and experience life. Together, we create space for greater understanding, clarity, and meaningful change. For me, human connection is central to healing. When you feel safe and genuinely understood, meaningful change becomes possible.
Specialize in supporting people experiencing complex and childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, ADHD, emotional difficulties, abuse and emotional instability, as well as a range of other challenges that can affect your wellbeing, relationships and everyday life.
Working with me offers a space that feels calm, grounded, and unhurried. A place where you can slow down, breathe, and gently turn inward without fear of judgement. I won’t rush you towards answers or offer quick fixes. Instead, we take the time to understand what lies beneath the surface - the emotions, patterns, experiences, memories and parts of yourself that may be shaping how you think, feel, and experience life. Together, we create space for greater understanding, clarity, and meaningful change. For me, human connection is central to healing. When you feel safe and genuinely understood, meaningful change becomes possible.
01777 802504 View 01777 802504
Dr Samuel Chu – Clinical Psychologist in Anxiety
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts and constantly checking ( OCD), and not being your authentic self.
Living with constant worry and low mood can feel isolating. If you find yourself with low confidence, avoiding opportunities, and having panic attacks, you're not alone! No struggle is the same, and taking the first step towards support is courageous. I am here to be with and guide you through a journey of change and growth. Reach out when you feel ready.
You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts and constantly checking ( OCD), and not being your authentic self.
Living with constant worry and low mood can feel isolating. If you find yourself with low confidence, avoiding opportunities, and having panic attacks, you're not alone! No struggle is the same, and taking the first step towards support is courageous. I am here to be with and guide you through a journey of change and growth. Reach out when you feel ready.
020 4634 5394 View 020 4634 5394
Dr Monika Urbanek
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence.
My interventions are tailored to each person’s needs and draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, CFT, psychodynamic, and systemic approaches.
I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence.
My interventions are tailored to each person’s needs and draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, CFT, psychodynamic, and systemic approaches.
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Dr Sophie Oakes-Rogers
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I primarily work with people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and OCD, but also enjoy supporting people with panic, social anxiety, phobia and stress.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I primarily work with people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and OCD, but also enjoy supporting people with panic, social anxiety, phobia and stress.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
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Dr Katrina Bayliss Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
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Julita Levinson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
East London, London E11
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unhappy? Does your life seem unmanageable? Has some event in your life affected the way you feel and function? Do you need someone to listen to you and help you figure out what to do next? Or, do you simply need to explore some ways to make your life more fulfilling? Taking a step towards positive change may be easier than you think.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unhappy? Does your life seem unmanageable? Has some event in your life affected the way you feel and function? Do you need someone to listen to you and help you figure out what to do next? Or, do you simply need to explore some ways to make your life more fulfilling? Taking a step towards positive change may be easier than you think.
07480 589341 View 07480 589341
Mehvish Mobin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with common mental health concerns such as anxiety, low mood and depression, panic, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, and stress.
I place strong importance on the therapeutic relationship and aim to offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can feel understood. I work in a culturally informed and sensitive way, with awareness of how background, identity, faith, personal values and lived experiences within wider society can shape the difficulties people face.
I work with common mental health concerns such as anxiety, low mood and depression, panic, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, and stress.
I place strong importance on the therapeutic relationship and aim to offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can feel understood. I work in a culturally informed and sensitive way, with awareness of how background, identity, faith, personal values and lived experiences within wider society can shape the difficulties people face.
020 3838 0563 View 020 3838 0563
Diva Ulucay
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
East London, London E8
You could be seeking therapy because you are struggling with difficult feelings such as low mood, anxiety, anger or guilt, which could be adversely affecting your everyday life. Or you may feel that a closer look into your inner landscape helps you relate to yourself in healthier ways which paves the way for more contentment.
You could be seeking therapy because you are struggling with difficult feelings such as low mood, anxiety, anger or guilt, which could be adversely affecting your everyday life. Or you may feel that a closer look into your inner landscape helps you relate to yourself in healthier ways which paves the way for more contentment.
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Dr Rachel Zara Master
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
East London, London E5
I am an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is trained in a number of evidence based therapeutic approaches including EMDR, IFS and Compassion Focused Therapy. I'm passionate about working with individuals rather than diagnoses. I want to explore how you got to where you are now; why you are struggling and feeling stuck; and then together we can help pave the way forward towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life. I have particular expertise in working with attachment and developmental traumas; grief and perinatal mental health.
I am an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is trained in a number of evidence based therapeutic approaches including EMDR, IFS and Compassion Focused Therapy. I'm passionate about working with individuals rather than diagnoses. I want to explore how you got to where you are now; why you are struggling and feeling stuck; and then together we can help pave the way forward towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life. I have particular expertise in working with attachment and developmental traumas; grief and perinatal mental health.
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Mya Rose Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP
East London, London E17
Many of my clients are often dealing with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or struggling with systemic and generational trauma that's left them feeling stuck in a loop. They feel like they're constantly "masking", tired from feeling misunderstood or having to explain their identity, experiences and the way their brain works to feel heard. I predominantly work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and culturally diverse individuals, as well as men navigating identity, mental health and modern masculinity.
Many of my clients are often dealing with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, or struggling with systemic and generational trauma that's left them feeling stuck in a loop. They feel like they're constantly "masking", tired from feeling misunderstood or having to explain their identity, experiences and the way their brain works to feel heard. I predominantly work with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and culturally diverse individuals, as well as men navigating identity, mental health and modern masculinity.
020 4652 4042 View 020 4652 4042
James Douglas Clague
Psychotherapist, MBACP
East London, London E1
My name is Douglas Clague and I have been a practising psychotherapist in Pimlico for the past 5 years. I am committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Having worked in Private practice, the NHS and institutions such as UCL I have a wide and varied experience and have worked with person of all ages with a large array of presenting problems. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
My name is Douglas Clague and I have been a practising psychotherapist in Pimlico for the past 5 years. I am committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Having worked in Private practice, the NHS and institutions such as UCL I have a wide and varied experience and have worked with person of all ages with a large array of presenting problems. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
020 3962 1836 View 020 3962 1836
Carola Stefan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
East London, London E8
I support clients with a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, depression, panic disorder, stress, health problems, loss, profound life changes, anger management, intense emotional experiences, low self-esteem or desire for personal development.
Hello, I am Carola. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Gestalt therapist with 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults in the NHS and private practice. I am warm, compassionate and commited in helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. My work integrates different therapeutic approaches such as the Gestalt Framework, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR. I am passionate about helping people navigate through crises and difficult times. Although we cannot change the past, we can change the way we look at it through reflection, dialogue and experience in the here and now.
I support clients with a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, depression, panic disorder, stress, health problems, loss, profound life changes, anger management, intense emotional experiences, low self-esteem or desire for personal development.
Hello, I am Carola. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Gestalt therapist with 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults in the NHS and private practice. I am warm, compassionate and commited in helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. My work integrates different therapeutic approaches such as the Gestalt Framework, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR. I am passionate about helping people navigate through crises and difficult times. Although we cannot change the past, we can change the way we look at it through reflection, dialogue and experience in the here and now.
020 8016 3031 View 020 8016 3031
Charlene Edwards
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have worked in mental health within the NHS for over 10 years, working with a range of difficulties including; trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis.
There may be many reasons why you are finding life more difficult at the moment. This could be longstanding problems or perhaps something you've noticed more recently. You may want to understand why this is happening to you and what has contributed to this in order to be able to make differences in how you feel or the things that you may be doing or not doing. Each person is unique and whatever may be going on, I can support you in understanding the root of these difficulties and then help to make life long changes in order for you to make the most out of your life moving forward.
I have worked in mental health within the NHS for over 10 years, working with a range of difficulties including; trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis.
There may be many reasons why you are finding life more difficult at the moment. This could be longstanding problems or perhaps something you've noticed more recently. You may want to understand why this is happening to you and what has contributed to this in order to be able to make differences in how you feel or the things that you may be doing or not doing. Each person is unique and whatever may be going on, I can support you in understanding the root of these difficulties and then help to make life long changes in order for you to make the most out of your life moving forward.
020 3322 2386 View 020 3322 2386
Ahmed Tomal
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
East London, London E1
I am a qualified and BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
I am a qualified and BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
020 3835 3108 View 020 3835 3108
Cathy Butterworth
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
East London, London E2
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
020 8016 2726 View 020 8016 2726
Alena Todorov: Psychotherapist (PTSTA, UKCP, BACP)
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
East London, London E2
Relationships are where we feel things most: connection, hurt, longing, conflict. Whether you're working through something alone or with a partner, I offer a space that's honest, warm, and grounded in real clinical depth. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and questions of identity and belonging. I also work with people making sense of a neurodiversity diagnosis. Sessions available in English and Romanian.
Relationships are where we feel things most: connection, hurt, longing, conflict. Whether you're working through something alone or with a partner, I offer a space that's honest, warm, and grounded in real clinical depth. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and questions of identity and belonging. I also work with people making sense of a neurodiversity diagnosis. Sessions available in English and Romanian.
020 8106 2906 View 020 8106 2906
Sophia Bhoarla
Counsellor, DCounsPsych
East London, London E11
We all need help from time to time, and you shouldn't be embarrassed for asking for it. I am a down to earth and compassionate person, who understands what it is like to need a boost. In my years I have truly heard it all, and my biggest goal is to empower rather than judge my clients. One of my favourite quotes comes from Marisa Peer who explains that “to be happy you have to make peace with your past, love the present and feel so excited about the future”. No problem is too big to solve and I have witnessed counselling change the lives of so many people and I know I can help change yours too.
We all need help from time to time, and you shouldn't be embarrassed for asking for it. I am a down to earth and compassionate person, who understands what it is like to need a boost. In my years I have truly heard it all, and my biggest goal is to empower rather than judge my clients. One of my favourite quotes comes from Marisa Peer who explains that “to be happy you have to make peace with your past, love the present and feel so excited about the future”. No problem is too big to solve and I have witnessed counselling change the lives of so many people and I know I can help change yours too.
020 4538 2847 View 020 4538 2847

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