Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in North London
Some of your concerns may include OCD, panic, rumination, and related checking/repetitive behaviours.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a background in Psychology. I am specialised in working with the distress caused by anxiety and depression particularly OCD. I also offer a Schema Therapy informed CBT approach. I have 15 years experience of working in NHS and privately within London and the South East.
Some of your concerns may include OCD, panic, rumination, and related checking/repetitive behaviours.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a background in Psychology. I am specialised in working with the distress caused by anxiety and depression particularly OCD. I also offer a Schema Therapy informed CBT approach. I have 15 years experience of working in NHS and privately within London and the South East.
I have years of experience supporting people through these challenges, working across NHS, charity, and private practice settings with anxiety, identity issues, eating disorders, OCD (including the themes people feel most ashamed to discuss), trauma, and the unique complexities of cross-cultural living.
Hi, I'm Melisa, a third-culture kid, BACP Registered Psychotherapist working online with individuals and expats across the world.
I work with people navigating all kinds of challenges; you might be living between cultures, feeling disconnected from both "home" and where you live now. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or struggles with food and body image. Maybe you're in transition; adjusting to a new country, a new phase of life, or feeling stuck and uncertain about who you are.
I have years of experience supporting people through these challenges, working across NHS, charity, and private practice settings with anxiety, identity issues, eating disorders, OCD (including the themes people feel most ashamed to discuss), trauma, and the unique complexities of cross-cultural living.
Hi, I'm Melisa, a third-culture kid, BACP Registered Psychotherapist working online with individuals and expats across the world.
I work with people navigating all kinds of challenges; you might be living between cultures, feeling disconnected from both "home" and where you live now. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or struggles with food and body image. Maybe you're in transition; adjusting to a new country, a new phase of life, or feeling stuck and uncertain about who you are.
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
Tailoring my sessions to suit your needs, I specialise in treating all types of anxiety, worry, depression, low mood, intrusive thoughts, phobias & Obsessional Compulsive Disorder ( OCD).
If you are feeling anxious or depressed or generally feeling stuck in your life or struggling with unhelpful thoughts and feelings I can teach you impactful strategies that will result in a more rational and balanced way of thinking which you can apply to many issues. This will achieve long lasting change and teach you how to be your own therapist.
Tailoring my sessions to suit your needs, I specialise in treating all types of anxiety, worry, depression, low mood, intrusive thoughts, phobias & Obsessional Compulsive Disorder ( OCD).
If you are feeling anxious or depressed or generally feeling stuck in your life or struggling with unhelpful thoughts and feelings I can teach you impactful strategies that will result in a more rational and balanced way of thinking which you can apply to many issues. This will achieve long lasting change and teach you how to be your own therapist.
I specialise in anxiety-related difficulties, including health anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in their own head, or worn down by anxiety that keeps returning. They may struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or a sense of dread they can’t fully explain. Often, they want relief from these patterns, to feel calmer and more confident, and to stop their lives shrinking around fear or avoidance. Above all, they want to feel understood rather than told to “just cope” or push through.
I specialise in anxiety-related difficulties, including health anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in their own head, or worn down by anxiety that keeps returning. They may struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or a sense of dread they can’t fully explain. Often, they want relief from these patterns, to feel calmer and more confident, and to stop their lives shrinking around fear or avoidance. Above all, they want to feel understood rather than told to “just cope” or push through.
I have dedicated a significant part of my professional development to studying and researching ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and trauma.
I also work with individuals who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns. I offer a compassionate, reflective space to explore these dynamics and support meaningful change. I hold space for people navigating a wide range of life difficulties, including work-related stress hormonal changes, single parenting, sex workers and more.
I have dedicated a significant part of my professional development to studying and researching ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and trauma.
I also work with individuals who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns. I offer a compassionate, reflective space to explore these dynamics and support meaningful change. I hold space for people navigating a wide range of life difficulties, including work-related stress hormonal changes, single parenting, sex workers and more.
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
OCD is treatable — and with the right support, things can get better.
I specialise in OCD treatment using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), CBT, and ACT to help you break free from compulsions and build a different relationship with your thoughts. We'll work at your pace, without judgment gently supported toward the life OCD has been keeping you from.
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
OCD is treatable — and with the right support, things can get better.
I specialise in OCD treatment using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), CBT, and ACT to help you break free from compulsions and build a different relationship with your thoughts. We'll work at your pace, without judgment gently supported toward the life OCD has been keeping you from.
Dr Constantina Markides
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
North London, London N2
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns.
Dr Markides specialises in integrating therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Systemic, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns.
Dr Markides specialises in integrating therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Systemic, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, or self criticism, you don’t have to go through this alone.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist but I also used other evidence-based approaches including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and trauma-informed methods.
As an integrative therapist with a background in neuroscience I like provide a non judgmental environment while using psycho-education as a way of explaining what is going on in the mind, to lead towards certain decisions that we make and then how those decisions lead back to our emotions. I combine multidisciplinary approaches using motivational interviewing to find your strengths, CBT as a way of finding triggers and solutions. To explore alternative ways of finding happiness and motivation in life. I also offer supervision to other therapists.
As an integrative therapist with a background in neuroscience I like provide a non judgmental environment while using psycho-education as a way of explaining what is going on in the mind, to lead towards certain decisions that we make and then how those decisions lead back to our emotions. I combine multidisciplinary approaches using motivational interviewing to find your strengths, CBT as a way of finding triggers and solutions. To explore alternative ways of finding happiness and motivation in life. I also offer supervision to other therapists.
OCD & Anxiety Specialist - Dr Ashley-John
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties.
My approach draws upon proven principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including ERP), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy. I aim to build a genuine, trusting partnership with every person I work with, empowering them to navigate challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.
I'm a chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in high-quality, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, BDD, and related difficulties.
My approach draws upon proven principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including ERP), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy. I aim to build a genuine, trusting partnership with every person I work with, empowering them to navigate challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.
Specialist therapy for OCD and Eating Disorders so you can live a happier, healthier life.
I love this work, it’s a privelige and a joy to help people live better. I have long experience with eating disorders and OCD in the NHS. I still work there part time in a specialist team. This gives me the opportunity to continue to learn from colleagues and patients, and also to contribute to and support the NHS.
Specialist therapy for OCD and Eating Disorders so you can live a happier, healthier life.
I love this work, it’s a privelige and a joy to help people live better. I have long experience with eating disorders and OCD in the NHS. I still work there part time in a specialist team. This gives me the opportunity to continue to learn from colleagues and patients, and also to contribute to and support the NHS.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
I support a broad range of concerns, particularly anxiety (racing thoughts, tension, a sense of foreboding), OCD (intrusive thoughts, compulsions, confusing rituals), and low self-esteem (self-criticism, people-pleasing, feeling undervalued).
I work with the whole person -thoughts, emotions, behaviours & creative expression. This may include exploring early life patterns, new ways relating to emotions & approaches such as CBT & imagination-based work. Therapy is collaborative, adapted to you & supports reconnection with who you are beyond the problem, bringing more choice, steadiness & self-trust
I support a broad range of concerns, particularly anxiety (racing thoughts, tension, a sense of foreboding), OCD (intrusive thoughts, compulsions, confusing rituals), and low self-esteem (self-criticism, people-pleasing, feeling undervalued).
I work with the whole person -thoughts, emotions, behaviours & creative expression. This may include exploring early life patterns, new ways relating to emotions & approaches such as CBT & imagination-based work. Therapy is collaborative, adapted to you & supports reconnection with who you are beyond the problem, bringing more choice, steadiness & self-trust
With 22 years’ experience, I help people with OCD, emetophobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, worry, panic disorder, BDD, body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g. trichotillomania), depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, stress and insomnia.
I am a highly specialist OCD therapist, offering expert CBT with Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), alongside ACT & Compassion Focused Therapy. I was Principal CBT Therapist (2020-2026) in an NHS national specialist OCD/BDD service, treating severe & complex cases. I have OCD publications, am BABCP accredited, & hold international OCD expert affiliations.
With 22 years’ experience, I help people with OCD, emetophobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, worry, panic disorder, BDD, body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g. trichotillomania), depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, stress and insomnia.
I am a highly specialist OCD therapist, offering expert CBT with Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), alongside ACT & Compassion Focused Therapy. I was Principal CBT Therapist (2020-2026) in an NHS national specialist OCD/BDD service, treating severe & complex cases. I have OCD publications, am BABCP accredited, & hold international OCD expert affiliations.
You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety and shame, or perhaps long-standing OCD is making daily life difficult.
My integrative approach includes talking therapy, compassion-focused methods, somatic work, ERP for OCD, and Trauma-Focused CBT & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for PTSD. I offer therapy in English and German, in London and online worldwide.
You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety and shame, or perhaps long-standing OCD is making daily life difficult.
My integrative approach includes talking therapy, compassion-focused methods, somatic work, ERP for OCD, and Trauma-Focused CBT & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for PTSD. I offer therapy in English and German, in London and online worldwide.
I am Accredited by the BABCP to work with depression and anxiety disorders such as OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety and Phobias.
I offer an initial consultation and if you would like to continue with Psychological Therapy, I will offer an assessment and invidualised treatment plan in line with NICE guidelines for anxiety and depression.
I am Accredited by the BABCP to work with depression and anxiety disorders such as OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety and Phobias.
I offer an initial consultation and if you would like to continue with Psychological Therapy, I will offer an assessment and invidualised treatment plan in line with NICE guidelines for anxiety and depression.
I have worked in a variety of NHS settings including; The National and Specialist Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Service for Children and Young People, HIV and Sexual Health and Infant and Maternal Mental Health.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I have worked in a variety of NHS settings including; The National and Specialist Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Service for Children and Young People, HIV and Sexual Health and Infant and Maternal Mental Health.
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained in a variety of therapeutic models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR). My therapeutic style is integrative which means I use a range of therapeutic approaches depending on client needs and preferences, so I tend not to stick rigidly to a one size fits all way of working. This allows me to be flexible and client-centred no matter who I am working with.
I offer a safe, non‑judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel understood. I’m a compassionate, person‑centred therapist trained in CBT, but I adapt to the person in front of me. I specialise in Anxiety, especially Panic, Worry and Phobia (including Emetophobia), and often support people who found pure CBT treatment packages too rigid.
I also bring lived experience of depression, anxiety and ADHD, so I meet you with empathy and real understanding.
It can be hard to find a therapist that you can click with, so the best way to see if we're a good fit is to have a free, no-obligations short chat via phone or video call.
I offer a safe, non‑judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel understood. I’m a compassionate, person‑centred therapist trained in CBT, but I adapt to the person in front of me. I specialise in Anxiety, especially Panic, Worry and Phobia (including Emetophobia), and often support people who found pure CBT treatment packages too rigid.
I also bring lived experience of depression, anxiety and ADHD, so I meet you with empathy and real understanding.
It can be hard to find a therapist that you can click with, so the best way to see if we're a good fit is to have a free, no-obligations short chat via phone or video call.
Selin Akarsu - OCD Specialist & Couples Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether your goal is to feel less controlled by obsessive thoughts, rebuild trust and connection in your relationship, or break free from unhelpful cycles, I aim to offer a clear and supportive path forward.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples work, OCD, self-esteem, body image, anxiety and trauma.
Whether your goal is to feel less controlled by obsessive thoughts, rebuild trust and connection in your relationship, or break free from unhelpful cycles, I aim to offer a clear and supportive path forward.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT and Couples Psychotherapist with over a decade of NHS, schools and the third sector. I act as a guest lecturer part-time on graduate university programmes and offer supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I specialise in couples work, OCD, self-esteem, body image, anxiety and trauma.
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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.