Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in East London

John Gillespie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
East London, London E5
I work with those dealing with early life trauma, loneliness, shame, addiction, relational difficulties, anxiety/depression, gender/sexuality, grief and questions of life purpose. I practice a trauma-informed gestalt therapy, which means I place emphasis on responding to you as a fellow human being. I also run therapy groups periodically. Please register your interest if you wish to join a group.
I work with those dealing with early life trauma, loneliness, shame, addiction, relational difficulties, anxiety/depression, gender/sexuality, grief and questions of life purpose. I practice a trauma-informed gestalt therapy, which means I place emphasis on responding to you as a fellow human being. I also run therapy groups periodically. Please register your interest if you wish to join a group.
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Eleanor Parr-Burman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Additionally I can support with more longstanding conditions such as OCD or PTSD.
We all face challenges and difficult seasons in life that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward. This may show up as low mood, anxiety, overwhelming thoughts, or difficulty managing emotions. As a therapist qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I provide a supportive and compassionate space where we can explore these challenges together and work towards meaningful change. Starting therapy or opening up to someone new can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first experience of therapy. I understand the uncertainty this can bring, and I aim to make the process feel as comfortable as possible.
Additionally I can support with more longstanding conditions such as OCD or PTSD.
We all face challenges and difficult seasons in life that can leave us feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward. This may show up as low mood, anxiety, overwhelming thoughts, or difficulty managing emotions. As a therapist qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I provide a supportive and compassionate space where we can explore these challenges together and work towards meaningful change. Starting therapy or opening up to someone new can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first experience of therapy. I understand the uncertainty this can bring, and I aim to make the process feel as comfortable as possible.
020 4652 2087 View 020 4652 2087
Jey Dreyer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
East London, London E17
Beginning therapy can take a lot of courage. Now that you've made the first step I can help you figure out where you want to go. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years of experience of working in the mental health sector. I have worked in a variety of services and with a diverse range of people. I work with people who may experience various difficulties including depression, anxiety, complex trauma, emotional and relational problems, and addictions. I will offer you a non-judgemental, compassionate space, to develop a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore your experiences, at your own pace.
Beginning therapy can take a lot of courage. Now that you've made the first step I can help you figure out where you want to go. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years of experience of working in the mental health sector. I have worked in a variety of services and with a diverse range of people. I work with people who may experience various difficulties including depression, anxiety, complex trauma, emotional and relational problems, and addictions. I will offer you a non-judgemental, compassionate space, to develop a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore your experiences, at your own pace.
020 3838 0602 View 020 3838 0602
Dr Kate Tangri
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
East London, London E17
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience working in the NHS. I offer therapy for a wide range of issues including childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD and relationship difficulties. I specialise in parental mental health, working with parents in pregnancy, during the perinatal period and beyond. I work with a range of presentations including adjustment to parenthood, bonding and attachment difficulties, changes in the couple relationship, birth trauma, postnatal anxiety and depression. I hold a particular interest in supporting parents who have experienced trauma in their own childhood.
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience working in the NHS. I offer therapy for a wide range of issues including childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD and relationship difficulties. I specialise in parental mental health, working with parents in pregnancy, during the perinatal period and beyond. I work with a range of presentations including adjustment to parenthood, bonding and attachment difficulties, changes in the couple relationship, birth trauma, postnatal anxiety and depression. I hold a particular interest in supporting parents who have experienced trauma in their own childhood.
020 4652 3807 View 020 4652 3807
Nikki Palmer
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
East London, London E8
I’m an empathic and approachable therapist offering face-to-face appointments in Hackney. I welcome you into a warm, respectful, supportive and non-judgmental space where we can carefully reflect on all parts of yourself – even those that might be scared, vulnerable or angry. Losses, unmet grief, trauma, questions about our identity or sense of self can have enormous impact on our wellbeing. I’m a fully qualified practitioner and MBACP member. I hold a BACP-accredited foundation certificate and a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Counselling/Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, London.
I’m an empathic and approachable therapist offering face-to-face appointments in Hackney. I welcome you into a warm, respectful, supportive and non-judgmental space where we can carefully reflect on all parts of yourself – even those that might be scared, vulnerable or angry. Losses, unmet grief, trauma, questions about our identity or sense of self can have enormous impact on our wellbeing. I’m a fully qualified practitioner and MBACP member. I hold a BACP-accredited foundation certificate and a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Counselling/Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, London.
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Monowara Khatun
Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
01375 803666 View 01375 803666
Paula Clarke-Little
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
East London, London E1
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
Seeking therapy is a sign of courage in the depths of conflict. Currently, you may be troubled or overwhelmed, not knowing what is happening either within you, your partner or communicatively between your couple. To be understood and appreciated while conveying the same qualities to another person is an essential component of any satisfying relationship, but it is one that takes an emotional commitment from those involved in finding a resolution. The question I often ask my clients is, "Can you bear the difference of the other, or even tolerate the possibility that they may have a different perspective to the one in your mind?"
020 8103 3878 View 020 8103 3878
Yannis Patkas
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
East London, London E18
I am a clinical psychologist and I am based in London. I have more than 13 years of experience working within the NHS and in my current role I work as a Psychology Lead for a North London Psychological Therapy Service. I specialise in working with adults with complex mental health difficulties and I offer individual therapy and family work in addition to providing consultation, training and supervision to staff. Within the NHS I have worked in a variety of settings which has allowed me to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, complex emotional needs and relationship difficulties across the lifespan.
I am a clinical psychologist and I am based in London. I have more than 13 years of experience working within the NHS and in my current role I work as a Psychology Lead for a North London Psychological Therapy Service. I specialise in working with adults with complex mental health difficulties and I offer individual therapy and family work in addition to providing consultation, training and supervision to staff. Within the NHS I have worked in a variety of settings which has allowed me to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, complex emotional needs and relationship difficulties across the lifespan.
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Dr Gareth Drake
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
East London, London E17
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, professionally registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked with individuals across the lifespan in a range of NHS and private sector settings. My consulting room is in Walthamstow, 5 minutes from the station. For further information please follow the link to my website.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, professionally registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked with individuals across the lifespan in a range of NHS and private sector settings. My consulting room is in Walthamstow, 5 minutes from the station. For further information please follow the link to my website.
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Keith Armitage
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
East London, London E9
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
020 3835 2917 View 020 3835 2917
Emile Lopez
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
East London, London E8
I'm Emile (he/him), an integrative psychotherapist with 12+ years' experience across UK and Canadian mental health services. I work with adults, young people, couples and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Sometimes people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on, sometimes they simply know that something needs to change. I also offer clinical supervision to therapists, social workers, and trainees.
I'm Emile (he/him), an integrative psychotherapist with 12+ years' experience across UK and Canadian mental health services. I work with adults, young people, couples and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Sometimes people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on, sometimes they simply know that something needs to change. I also offer clinical supervision to therapists, social workers, and trainees.
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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
Dr Harleen Mahal
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, or challenges in your personal life? You may feel stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. My name is Harleen, I am a HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist, I provide a warm and collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, develop greater self-awareness and build healthier ways of coping. I support adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, helping you create meaningful and lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, or challenges in your personal life? You may feel stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward. My name is Harleen, I am a HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist, I provide a warm and collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, develop greater self-awareness and build healthier ways of coping. I support adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, helping you create meaningful and lasting change.
020 4572 5983 View 020 4572 5983
Selcuk Berilgen
Psychotherapist, BPC
East London, London E9
I am a BPC Registered Psychotherapist offering short or long-term in-person and online sessions from therapy rooms in Hackney, London. I believe that we all at some point find ourselves at a place when we need to talk, be listened to,  be heard and understood by someone other than those who are close to us. To do this, I provide a safe and confidential space where we can think together, to identify the past and present issues that affect you now and, together, develop the awareness and strength that will allow you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
I am a BPC Registered Psychotherapist offering short or long-term in-person and online sessions from therapy rooms in Hackney, London. I believe that we all at some point find ourselves at a place when we need to talk, be listened to,  be heard and understood by someone other than those who are close to us. To do this, I provide a safe and confidential space where we can think together, to identify the past and present issues that affect you now and, together, develop the awareness and strength that will allow you to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
020 4634 1228 View 020 4634 1228
Marta Foina
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
East London, London E6
I am an experienced psychotherapist with several years of practice supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, phobias, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and mood disorders. Over the years, I have worked with clients from all walks of life — students, professionals, people adjusting to significant life transitions such as relocation or immigration. I also support young women, mums struggling with postpartum depression, and single parents navigating the demands of modern life.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with several years of practice supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, phobias, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and mood disorders. Over the years, I have worked with clients from all walks of life — students, professionals, people adjusting to significant life transitions such as relocation or immigration. I also support young women, mums struggling with postpartum depression, and single parents navigating the demands of modern life.
020 3897 2954 View 020 3897 2954
Dr Susie Taplin
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
East London, London E8
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist who supports people with a wide range of difficulties. This has included people with emotional and relational difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, personality disorder, trauma, grief, eating disorders, and physical health concerns. I currently work in a specialist NHS psychotherapy service, and have several years of experience across NHS, charitable organisations and private practice. I offer a safe, thoughtful space where we can explore your experiences in the context of your life, relationships, and personal history.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist who supports people with a wide range of difficulties. This has included people with emotional and relational difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, personality disorder, trauma, grief, eating disorders, and physical health concerns. I currently work in a specialist NHS psychotherapy service, and have several years of experience across NHS, charitable organisations and private practice. I offer a safe, thoughtful space where we can explore your experiences in the context of your life, relationships, and personal history.
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ukassurance Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACC Reg
1 Endorsed
East London, London E15
My therapy/counselling offers hope to anybody who wants to change life-long problems and move on in the following areas; Feelings of depression, anxiety disorders, Low self-esteem, OCD, IBS, Insomnia, GAD, Concerns about your relationships at home or work, Feelings of loneliness, Physical problems with no clear physical cause, Finding there is no meaning in life; Suffering from trauma, or abuse whether past or present; Addictions (sexual, drugs, and alcohol, ).
CBT & REBT works by identifying and altering the interconnections between negative thinking patterns, unhelpful behaviours, distressing feelings and psychological symptoms. This involves learning how to identify, change, reframe and let go of negative thinking patterns and learning how to change and improve unhelpful behaviours or patterns of avoidance.
My therapy/counselling offers hope to anybody who wants to change life-long problems and move on in the following areas; Feelings of depression, anxiety disorders, Low self-esteem, OCD, IBS, Insomnia, GAD, Concerns about your relationships at home or work, Feelings of loneliness, Physical problems with no clear physical cause, Finding there is no meaning in life; Suffering from trauma, or abuse whether past or present; Addictions (sexual, drugs, and alcohol, ).
CBT & REBT works by identifying and altering the interconnections between negative thinking patterns, unhelpful behaviours, distressing feelings and psychological symptoms. This involves learning how to identify, change, reframe and let go of negative thinking patterns and learning how to change and improve unhelpful behaviours or patterns of avoidance.
020 3835 3203 View 020 3835 3203
Georgie McBrierty
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
East London, London E17
You may be feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck, or lacking fulfilment. Perhaps, your relationships are difficult and causing you distress or a major life event has significantly impacted the way you feel. Therapy can be a helpful way of navigating life’s challenges. I offer a safe, confidential and collaborative space to explore what is going on for you. I support clients to use their own strengths and resources to navigate through difficulties, whilst also drawing on my own research, training, and personal experience to help clients build self-understanding and experiment with new ways of being.
You may be feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck, or lacking fulfilment. Perhaps, your relationships are difficult and causing you distress or a major life event has significantly impacted the way you feel. Therapy can be a helpful way of navigating life’s challenges. I offer a safe, confidential and collaborative space to explore what is going on for you. I support clients to use their own strengths and resources to navigate through difficulties, whilst also drawing on my own research, training, and personal experience to help clients build self-understanding and experiment with new ways of being.
020 4652 4302 View 020 4652 4302
Trauma & PTSD Specialist - CBT and EMDR
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
East London, London E11
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety (GAD, panic, OCD, health anxiety), low self-worth, people-pleasing, and depression.
Do you feel like you’re constantly overthinking, stuck in your own head, or carrying emotional weight from the past, even though you’re trying your best to keep going? Maybe you’re the one everyone leans on, but deep down, it feels exhausting. If you're feeling anxious, burnt out, low in confidence, or simply stuck, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and start making sense of things in a way that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to you.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety (GAD, panic, OCD, health anxiety), low self-worth, people-pleasing, and depression.
Do you feel like you’re constantly overthinking, stuck in your own head, or carrying emotional weight from the past, even though you’re trying your best to keep going? Maybe you’re the one everyone leans on, but deep down, it feels exhausting. If you're feeling anxious, burnt out, low in confidence, or simply stuck, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and start making sense of things in a way that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to you.
020 4572 6721 View 020 4572 6721
Jennifer Farnon
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
East London, London E7
I offer a warm non-judgemental and confidential environment in which to discuss your issues. As a BACP registered and accredited counsellor, I have substantial experience both in public sector organisations, and as a private practitioner, and have worked with a wide range of complex issues, supporting people to make successful changes in their lives. Working creatively, and with the therapeutic relationship remaining at the heart of the process, I adhere to the theory that the client is the best expert of themselves and that with deep empathy coupled with the therapeutic alliance, this expertise can be revealed and applied.
I offer a warm non-judgemental and confidential environment in which to discuss your issues. As a BACP registered and accredited counsellor, I have substantial experience both in public sector organisations, and as a private practitioner, and have worked with a wide range of complex issues, supporting people to make successful changes in their lives. Working creatively, and with the therapeutic relationship remaining at the heart of the process, I adhere to the theory that the client is the best expert of themselves and that with deep empathy coupled with the therapeutic alliance, this expertise can be revealed and applied.
020 4634 8906 View 020 4634 8906

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