Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Long Ashton
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn. Anxiety can build, making even small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes. I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.
I work with both adults and young people.
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn. Anxiety can build, making even small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes. I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.
I work with both adults and young people.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters to them. I work with individuals who are searching for clarity, meaning, and a life that reflects their deeper values. Our work could focus on understanding your inner world, untangling old patterns, and reconnecting with your authentic desires. Therapy with me is a collaborative, reflective process—one that supports you to develop a safer relationship with yourself and others. By coming back into alignment with yourself and others life can feel more aligned, purposeful, and joyful.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters to them. I work with individuals who are searching for clarity, meaning, and a life that reflects their deeper values. Our work could focus on understanding your inner world, untangling old patterns, and reconnecting with your authentic desires. Therapy with me is a collaborative, reflective process—one that supports you to develop a safer relationship with yourself and others. By coming back into alignment with yourself and others life can feel more aligned, purposeful, and joyful.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
For example often the roots of OCD can be traced back to earlier stressful events that need to be reprocessed using bilateral stimulation of the brain
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
For example often the roots of OCD can be traced back to earlier stressful events that need to be reprocessed using bilateral stimulation of the brain
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
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CBT is a talking therapy that supports people to change unhelpful behaviours and/or thinking patterns to manage mental health issues such as, anxiety, depression and OCD.
You are an expert of yourself and your life experiences, I therefore promise to work collaboratively and safely with you to reach your goals of better mental health and wellbeing.
I have experience working within the NHS, charity & private mental health organisations.
CBT is a talking therapy that supports people to change unhelpful behaviours and/or thinking patterns to manage mental health issues such as, anxiety, depression and OCD.
You are an expert of yourself and your life experiences, I therefore promise to work collaboratively and safely with you to reach your goals of better mental health and wellbeing.
I have experience working within the NHS, charity & private mental health organisations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD.
My practice is shaped by years at frontline NHS services as a senior therapist, as a supervisor, and as a teacher of other therapists. Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ERP, ACT and EMDR). I write extensively about my approach to OCD working on my website, so please click the link below if you would like to find out more.
You've tried everything to "fix" your OCD.
My practice is shaped by years at frontline NHS services as a senior therapist, as a supervisor, and as a teacher of other therapists. Your OCD will be understood and treated from multiple angles (CBT/ERP, ACT and EMDR). I write extensively about my approach to OCD working on my website, so please click the link below if you would like to find out more.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, OCD, and anger.
I specialise in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches, when appropriate, that I think will be helpful to my clients. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, OCD, and anger.
I specialise in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches, when appropriate, that I think will be helpful to my clients. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes.
We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself.
Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them.
Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want.
Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating.
Revisit past experiences to process and be held.
Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes.
We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself.
Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them.
Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want.
Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating.
Revisit past experiences to process and be held.
Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
When it comes to my practice I have a particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, low mood and adaptation to a change in unexpected circumstances - that being said, I have an interest in all presentations and with all people.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma.
CBT is a well researched and effective treatment for anxiety and depression. I focus on using proven techniques and adapt them to the person's age and individual differences (e.g. neurodiversity). While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I balance practical strategies with space for reflection, self understanding and personal growth.
I work with anxiety (generalised, social, panic attacks, perfectionism, health, separation, phobia), depression, self esteem, body image, OCD and trauma.
CBT is a well researched and effective treatment for anxiety and depression. I focus on using proven techniques and adapt them to the person's age and individual differences (e.g. neurodiversity). While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I balance practical strategies with space for reflection, self understanding and personal growth.
OCD is endured by around 1
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
OCD is endured by around 1
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
I work with individuals around ADHD, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, and more.
I offer an adaptive blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Psychotherapy, into which I bring elements of Attachment Theory/Styles and other modalities.
I work with individuals around ADHD, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, and more.
I offer an adaptive blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Psychotherapy, into which I bring elements of Attachment Theory/Styles and other modalities.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
I've been qualified since 2008, treating fatigue, issues related to ADHD and ASD, issues related to head injury, trauma, OCD, health anxiety and BDD.
I am trained to use a number of therapies and I integrate these with my training as a psychologist to develop a psychological understanding (a formulation) which I test and adjust with my patient. I use a number of approaches CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, systemic, I-CBT, metacognitive and behavioural approaches with a professional, but an informal and relaxed manner.
I use CBT and EMDR to treat people with a variety of mental health conditions, including: depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and worry, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), stress, imposter syndrome, sleep difficulties and loneliness.
Some workplaces are happy to cover part or all of the costs of therapy sessions as part of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or as part of their occupational health referral scheme. I’m happy to work with them to facilitate treatment and can offer a split invoice if your workplace are able to cover some of the session fee.
I use CBT and EMDR to treat people with a variety of mental health conditions, including: depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and worry, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), stress, imposter syndrome, sleep difficulties and loneliness.
Some workplaces are happy to cover part or all of the costs of therapy sessions as part of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or as part of their occupational health referral scheme. I’m happy to work with them to facilitate treatment and can offer a split invoice if your workplace are able to cover some of the session fee.
My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues.
I work as a integrative counsellor, I believe in working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I can offer both short term therapy and long term therapy to suite the clients needs.
My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues.
I work as a integrative counsellor, I believe in working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I can offer both short term therapy and long term therapy to suite the clients needs.
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you worry about bad things happening, the more scared you’ll feel about the future. The more you try to avoid uncertainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult this uncertainty will be to manage. How we think & what we do shapes how we feel.
I'm a doctor & therapist with a specialist interest in OCD & health anxiety.
The more you worry about bad things happening, the more scared you’ll feel about the future. The more you try to avoid uncertainty, the more uncertain your life will feel & the more difficult this uncertainty will be to manage. How we think & what we do shapes how we feel.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.