Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in West London
Anna is a passionate, creative and experienced Counselling Psychologist, who supports people with a variety of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, those who experience loss of meaning in their lives, or who are seeking a greater sense of fulfilment. Anna works with a Team of qualified psychologists who have been a true inspiration to her.
Anna is a passionate, creative and experienced Counselling Psychologist, who supports people with a variety of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, those who experience loss of meaning in their lives, or who are seeking a greater sense of fulfilment. Anna works with a Team of qualified psychologists who have been a true inspiration to her.
I specialise in addictions, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, and couples therapy, working with high-functioning professionals and expats managing demanding lives while struggling privately.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
I specialise in addictions, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, and couples therapy, working with high-functioning professionals and expats managing demanding lives while struggling privately.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships.
You may have spent years feeling different, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up with other people’s expectations. Perhaps you are a neurodivergent young adult or a woman who received a later-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis and is now trying to make sense of years of masking, people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt.
Many neurodivergent people grow up feeling misunderstood or disconnected from themselves, often learning to hide their needs to feel accepted. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty trusting yourself.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, low self-esteem, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships.
You may have spent years feeling different, emotionally overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up with other people’s expectations. Perhaps you are a neurodivergent young adult or a woman who received a later-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis and is now trying to make sense of years of masking, people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt.
Many neurodivergent people grow up feeling misunderstood or disconnected from themselves, often learning to hide their needs to feel accepted. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty trusting yourself.
Therapy creates a safe space for you to work through the challenges life can bring and help you to reach your full potential. If you choose to work with GQ psychotherapy we will identify problem areas - working collaboratively towards an agreed goal and course of psychotherapy. Our ethos and aim is to use evidence – based CBT treatment to support and take care of the individual with a human approach.
Therapy creates a safe space for you to work through the challenges life can bring and help you to reach your full potential. If you choose to work with GQ psychotherapy we will identify problem areas - working collaboratively towards an agreed goal and course of psychotherapy. Our ethos and aim is to use evidence – based CBT treatment to support and take care of the individual with a human approach.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
You may be going through a specific problem such as Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Depression, Grief or low self-esteem.
I practice with empathy, compassion and discretion drawing on a number of approaches including, CBT, humanistic and psychodynamic. I have significant experience with working with both individuals and couples with relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, grief, OCD and depression. I also give support with dating and building healthy relationships.
You may be going through a specific problem such as Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Depression, Grief or low self-esteem.
I practice with empathy, compassion and discretion drawing on a number of approaches including, CBT, humanistic and psychodynamic. I have significant experience with working with both individuals and couples with relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, grief, OCD and depression. I also give support with dating and building healthy relationships.
I offer face to face, one to one, EMDR for trauma and CBT for OCD, anxiety and depression.
I've been helping people as a NHS therapist for almost a decade. With specialist training in EMDR and CBT, my approach is evidence based, goal focused, and practical. I work with people across London and the South-East who are ready to stop being defined by their trauma, anxiety, OCD, or depression.
I offer face to face, one to one, EMDR for trauma and CBT for OCD, anxiety and depression.
I've been helping people as a NHS therapist for almost a decade. With specialist training in EMDR and CBT, my approach is evidence based, goal focused, and practical. I work with people across London and the South-East who are ready to stop being defined by their trauma, anxiety, OCD, or depression.
Anxiety is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can stop you from doing what matters most—perhaps spending time with loved ones, trying new experiences, or simply feeling at ease. In an effort to cope, it's easy to fall into patterns that make anxiety worse, leaving you feeling stuck or isolated. You might build walls to protect yourself from disappointing others or feeling embarrassed, but those same walls can push people away, leaving you more disconnected. My approach is centered on creating a compassionate, safe space where we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back.
Anxiety is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can stop you from doing what matters most—perhaps spending time with loved ones, trying new experiences, or simply feeling at ease. In an effort to cope, it's easy to fall into patterns that make anxiety worse, leaving you feeling stuck or isolated. You might build walls to protect yourself from disappointing others or feeling embarrassed, but those same walls can push people away, leaving you more disconnected. My approach is centered on creating a compassionate, safe space where we can explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back.
I am specialized in psychological treatments for presenting problems such as:Depression• Anxiety• Aggression•Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)• Anxiety Disorders such as OCD •General Anxiety Disorder• Health Anxiety• Social Phobia• Panic & Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder • Eating problem•Addictions •Stress & Resilience• Sleep disorder
I am a Chartered Psychologist and an accredited Cognitive Behavior Therapist. I have 10 years of clinical experience in the adult mental health services, including the primary care within the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom and the private sector. I provide online therapy and face to face psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within the long-term and short-term capacity. In addition, therapy could be provided in the following languages: Turkish, Azerbaijani and Farsi.
I am specialized in psychological treatments for presenting problems such as:Depression• Anxiety• Aggression•Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)• Anxiety Disorders such as OCD •General Anxiety Disorder• Health Anxiety• Social Phobia• Panic & Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder • Eating problem•Addictions •Stress & Resilience• Sleep disorder
I am a Chartered Psychologist and an accredited Cognitive Behavior Therapist. I have 10 years of clinical experience in the adult mental health services, including the primary care within the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom and the private sector. I provide online therapy and face to face psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within the long-term and short-term capacity. In addition, therapy could be provided in the following languages: Turkish, Azerbaijani and Farsi.
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems.
Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems.
Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
OCD Specialist, Dr Pointer - OCD Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1S
Both my own personal experiences of OCD from an early age & my trainings have led me to deeply understand OCD, & how to recover from it.
Specialist OCD therapy for POCD, Harm OCD, False Memory OCD, Magical Thinking OCD, Existential OCD, Hit & Run OCD, Somatic OCD / Sensorimotor OCD, Relationship OCD, Real Event OCD, Incest OCD, Moral OCD / Scrupulosity OCD, Contamination OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD (SO- OCD) / Homosexual OCD (HOCD), & Checking OCD. This is not an exhaustive list
Both my own personal experiences of OCD from an early age & my trainings have led me to deeply understand OCD, & how to recover from it.
Specialist OCD therapy for POCD, Harm OCD, False Memory OCD, Magical Thinking OCD, Existential OCD, Hit & Run OCD, Somatic OCD / Sensorimotor OCD, Relationship OCD, Real Event OCD, Incest OCD, Moral OCD / Scrupulosity OCD, Contamination OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD (SO- OCD) / Homosexual OCD (HOCD), & Checking OCD. This is not an exhaustive list
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD.
I manage 5 therapists in our practice & OCD is our main clinical focus. All of us have OCD. Our personal experience, combined with our qualifications, makes us uniquely equipped to help others. We even specialise according to OCD subtype. I train other therapists & organisations in order to standardise OCD treatment. www.ocdexcellence.com/blog
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD.
I manage 5 therapists in our practice & OCD is our main clinical focus. All of us have OCD. Our personal experience, combined with our qualifications, makes us uniquely equipped to help others. We even specialise according to OCD subtype. I train other therapists & organisations in order to standardise OCD treatment. www.ocdexcellence.com/blog
I specialise in anxiety disorders such as OCD; depression; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and ADHD.
Hello, with over 11 years of working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I am able to offer specialist treatment to children, adolescents and adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed. Relationships, family dynamics, work, school, education, intrusive thoughts, worries, life events, fears are just a few of the things that may lead us to feel this way and that I can help you with. Together we will establish what it is that you would like from therapy and how I can help you reach your goal.
I specialise in anxiety disorders such as OCD; depression; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and ADHD.
Hello, with over 11 years of working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I am able to offer specialist treatment to children, adolescents and adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed. Relationships, family dynamics, work, school, education, intrusive thoughts, worries, life events, fears are just a few of the things that may lead us to feel this way and that I can help you with. Together we will establish what it is that you would like from therapy and how I can help you reach your goal.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD.
My approach is grounded in evidence based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). These approaches help clients learn practical skills to handle difficult thoughts and emotions, while also cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD.
My approach is grounded in evidence based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). These approaches help clients learn practical skills to handle difficult thoughts and emotions, while also cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.
I am a licensed health psychologist and CBT therapist with several years of clinical experience in providing psychological services mostly focusing on adults (NHS setting - since 2014). I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, stress, depression and have also worked with groups on managing chronic pain and long-term conditions. I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
I am a licensed health psychologist and CBT therapist with several years of clinical experience in providing psychological services mostly focusing on adults (NHS setting - since 2014). I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, stress, depression and have also worked with groups on managing chronic pain and long-term conditions. I have a particular interest in perinatal psychological wellbeing and aim to support women and/or their partners who are dealing with postnatal depression, loss of a pregnancy or baby, or even those trying to adjust to their family’s new dynamics and all the stress that this can cause.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
While I enjoy working with clients facing a wide range of difficulties, I have a particular interest in anxiety, OCD and trauma
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
While I enjoy working with clients facing a wide range of difficulties, I have a particular interest in anxiety, OCD and trauma
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
As a qualified Cognitive behavioural therapist my speciality is in treating Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD) as I currently work in a private hospital on an OCD specialist ward.
I have experience working within NHS services for adults and children, supporting with a range of mental health needs and facilitating sessions with family members to support clients 'staying well' and strengthening communication within the family unit.
As a qualified Cognitive behavioural therapist my speciality is in treating Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD) as I currently work in a private hospital on an OCD specialist ward.
I have experience working within NHS services for adults and children, supporting with a range of mental health needs and facilitating sessions with family members to support clients 'staying well' and strengthening communication within the family unit.
I work with people struggling with anxieties, phobias, low self‑esteem, and OCD.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I specialise in helping people untangle those thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more empowering ways of thinking and living. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can feel more confident and in control of your life.
I work with people struggling with anxieties, phobias, low self‑esteem, and OCD.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I specialise in helping people untangle those thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more empowering ways of thinking and living. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can feel more confident and in control of your life.
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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.