Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Malmesbury
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). With 15 years’ experience across the NHS, private practice and charitable sectors, I have supported adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or feeling stuck in patterns you would like to change, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). With 15 years’ experience across the NHS, private practice and charitable sectors, I have supported adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or feeling stuck in patterns you would like to change, we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
Individual therapy offers a place of honesty for the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses (or not) and past trauma it may include, questions of sexuality, gender expression, and everyday negative thinking. As life changes, so can how we feel about ourselves, others, and what we want. At times we may feel alone, whatever our relationship status. Ruptures can affect trust, communication, emotional safety and leave us hurt &/or uncertain. Therapy provides space to reflect, reconnect, and find meaning in uncertainty. It can reduce anxiety, deepen our understanding, and support harmony between inner needs and the demands upon us.
Individual therapy offers a place of honesty for the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses (or not) and past trauma it may include, questions of sexuality, gender expression, and everyday negative thinking. As life changes, so can how we feel about ourselves, others, and what we want. At times we may feel alone, whatever our relationship status. Ruptures can affect trust, communication, emotional safety and leave us hurt &/or uncertain. Therapy provides space to reflect, reconnect, and find meaning in uncertainty. It can reduce anxiety, deepen our understanding, and support harmony between inner needs and the demands upon us.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
You may be experiencing difficulties with worry, negative self-talk or confidence. You may have noticed a change in how you’re reacting to things such as checking more or avoiding certain situations. People often describe this as a vicious cycle that’s hard to break.
Whether it’s been going on for a while or something new, we work together to understand what your unhelpful cycles look like and how we can break them by creating healthier habits and patterns of thinking. This helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, leaving you better equipped to manage difficult emotions.
You may be experiencing difficulties with worry, negative self-talk or confidence. You may have noticed a change in how you’re reacting to things such as checking more or avoiding certain situations. People often describe this as a vicious cycle that’s hard to break.
Whether it’s been going on for a while or something new, we work together to understand what your unhelpful cycles look like and how we can break them by creating healthier habits and patterns of thinking. This helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, leaving you better equipped to manage difficult emotions.
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Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
I'm Hannah, a trauma informed, person-centred, integrative counsellor. I support clients with a range of issues and bring insight from lived experience of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety, perfectionism, caring responsibilities, chronic illness, disability, suicide, grief, neurodivergence and adoption. This helps me provide accessible, empathetic support to everyone. I offer a warm, empathetic and safe space where you can talk openly, free from judgement. We'll work collaboratively at your pace, helping you gain clarity, understand yourself more deeply, and make meaningful changes.
I'm Hannah, a trauma informed, person-centred, integrative counsellor. I support clients with a range of issues and bring insight from lived experience of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety, perfectionism, caring responsibilities, chronic illness, disability, suicide, grief, neurodivergence and adoption. This helps me provide accessible, empathetic support to everyone. I offer a warm, empathetic and safe space where you can talk openly, free from judgement. We'll work collaboratively at your pace, helping you gain clarity, understand yourself more deeply, and make meaningful changes.
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.
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
I work with individuals around ADHD, 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, 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.
OCD Specialist, Dr Pointer - OCD Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Carterton OX18
A unique experience of OCD therapy with a doctor of psychology, who experienced OCD from an early age, has been where you are now, & has successfully recovered from OCD.
Specialist OCD therapy treatment for all OCD themes, including (but not limited to) 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, Contamination OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD (SO- OCD)/ Homosexual OCD (HOCD), & Checking OCD.
A unique experience of OCD therapy with a doctor of psychology, who experienced OCD from an early age, has been where you are now, & has successfully recovered from OCD.
Specialist OCD therapy treatment for all OCD themes, including (but not limited to) 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, Contamination OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD (SO- OCD)/ Homosexual OCD (HOCD), & Checking OCD.
This can include social anxiety, OCD, panic, phobia, generalised anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, body dysmorphia and anger.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
This can include social anxiety, OCD, panic, phobia, generalised anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, body dysmorphia and anger.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
EMDR has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including: CPTSD, PTSD, OCD, Addictions, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, phobias, Grief, loss and shame.
Do you feel that past events and other people have a negative impact on your emotions? Are they holding you back? Have you tried to change, but find you can’t on your own? Has a health care professional given you a diagnosis, or have you tried to diagnose yourself? Has all this left you asking questions? I’ve answered ‘yes’ to all these questions myself. Therefore, I know there is always hope. If you want to make changes in your life, I can help you – and show you. I am a fully qualified, insured and DBS checked EMDR Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor.
EMDR has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including: CPTSD, PTSD, OCD, Addictions, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, phobias, Grief, loss and shame.
Do you feel that past events and other people have a negative impact on your emotions? Are they holding you back? Have you tried to change, but find you can’t on your own? Has a health care professional given you a diagnosis, or have you tried to diagnose yourself? Has all this left you asking questions? I’ve answered ‘yes’ to all these questions myself. Therefore, I know there is always hope. If you want to make changes in your life, I can help you – and show you. I am a fully qualified, insured and DBS checked EMDR Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT.
I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT.
I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
I’m trained in multiple approaches (including ACT and ERP which are the best-researched approaches for anxiety and OCD), which means I can adapt the sessions to you and the type of anxiety you're experiencing, and that’s often what makes the difference.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it's never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted.
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear has just taken over.
I’m trained in multiple approaches (including ACT and ERP which are the best-researched approaches for anxiety and OCD), which means I can adapt the sessions to you and the type of anxiety you're experiencing, and that’s often what makes the difference.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it's never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted.
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear has just taken over.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power. If you struggle with perfectionism or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These patterns often stem from deep-rooted experiences. Through inner child work, we’ll heal past wounds, rebuild confidence, and create a healthier version of you.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power. If you struggle with perfectionism or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These patterns often stem from deep-rooted experiences. Through inner child work, we’ll heal past wounds, rebuild confidence, and create a healthier version of you.
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.
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor.
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. What we may find is that issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
I am a psychoanalyst in training and an accredited counsellor.
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own words for how you are suffering - that's often the place to start. What we may find is that issues of identity and relationships follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly how you would like relationships to change in the future.
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or sense that there is something not quite right and you don't know, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood....you feel different.
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or sense that there is something not quite right and you don't know, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood....you feel different.
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
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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.