Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Manchester
I specialise in helping men navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, and self-esteem issues through evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR.
Whether you're a gay man, a father with a demanding job, or you’re navigating a recent stressful life experience, therapy with me offers space for honest conversation and thoughtful guidance. Drawing on lived experience and professional training, I tailor support to your goals—helping you grow, heal, and move toward the life you want.
I specialise in helping men navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, and self-esteem issues through evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR.
Whether you're a gay man, a father with a demanding job, or you’re navigating a recent stressful life experience, therapy with me offers space for honest conversation and thoughtful guidance. Drawing on lived experience and professional training, I tailor support to your goals—helping you grow, heal, and move toward the life you want.
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? You’re not alone and don’t have to face it all by yourself. I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with years of experience working in mental health, including the NHS, supporting people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn? You’re not alone and don’t have to face it all by yourself. I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with years of experience working in mental health, including the NHS, supporting people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
Are you feeling anxious in social situations? Do you find it hard to stop or control worry? Are you feeling low and stuck in a rut? Or experiencing low self-esteem? Perhaps you’re having panic attacks or intrusive thoughts that are worrying you. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that you’re struggling to process or a phobia you want to overcome. These common difficulties can impact on your enjoyment and achievements in life; leading to patterns of avoidance, procrastinating or a need to be in control.
Are you feeling anxious in social situations? Do you find it hard to stop or control worry? Are you feeling low and stuck in a rut? Or experiencing low self-esteem? Perhaps you’re having panic attacks or intrusive thoughts that are worrying you. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that you’re struggling to process or a phobia you want to overcome. These common difficulties can impact on your enjoyment and achievements in life; leading to patterns of avoidance, procrastinating or a need to be in control.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 15 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 15 years’ experience helping people overcome challenges like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, health anxiety, panic, and work-related stress.
Hi there! If you’re feeling stuck with low mood, stress, anger, anxiety, or worry, therapy can be a great step forward. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and CBT helps by breaking down unhelpful cycles of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and work on practical strategies to regain control and confidence. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you take that first step toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
They may struggle with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, trauma or perfectionism.
I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP Accredited), with a Masters degree in Psychology and 9 years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health. Having worked with a wide range of needs, my approach is grounded in evidence-based CBT, tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
They may struggle with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, trauma or perfectionism.
I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP Accredited), with a Masters degree in Psychology and 9 years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health. Having worked with a wide range of needs, my approach is grounded in evidence-based CBT, tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
Cognitive behaviour therapy and EMDR are recommended in the NICE guidelines as the first line therapy modality for depression, anxiety ( OCD, PTSD, BDD, panic and phobias).
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
Cognitive behaviour therapy and EMDR are recommended in the NICE guidelines as the first line therapy modality for depression, anxiety ( OCD, PTSD, BDD, panic and phobias).
Are you struggling with fear, intrusive distressing thoughts, avoidance and generally not living the life that you want? Or are you low, hopeless, self critical and isolating yourself? I can help with these and other mental health difficulties through challenging your thoughts and making some changes to your current behaviours. CBT can also help with improving self-esteem and with overcoming phobias and past trauma. EMDR therapy is a powerful intervention for PTSD and trauma, new studies have also shown its effectiveness with anxiety disorders &grief
TLDR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things.
I’ll encourage your interest in yourself and your life, including the overlooked or unwanted aspects, as it’s hard to change what we don’t pay attention to. I don’t know what anyone should do and I don’t push solutions. Mostly I listen, offering thoughts, questions and ideas, and hopefully furthering a shared understanding of whatever we're talking about.
TLDR I mostly work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or OCD stuff/intrusive thoughts, to better understand what's happening and find ways to improve things.
I’ll encourage your interest in yourself and your life, including the overlooked or unwanted aspects, as it’s hard to change what we don’t pay attention to. I don’t know what anyone should do and I don’t push solutions. Mostly I listen, offering thoughts, questions and ideas, and hopefully furthering a shared understanding of whatever we're talking about.
I specialise in supporting people with OCD and other common anxiety problems.
I'm an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with additional training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT. I specialise in supporting people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders ( OCD) and other common difficulties, including Social Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Panic Attacks, Depression, Shame and Self-Criticism.
I specialise in supporting people with OCD and other common anxiety problems.
I'm an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with additional training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT. I specialise in supporting people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders ( OCD) and other common difficulties, including Social Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Panic Attacks, Depression, Shame and Self-Criticism.
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression and low mood, low self-confidence and self-esteem, relationship challenges, loss of identity or direction and bereavement and grief
I am experienced in working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism.
I also specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and concerns around food, body image, and weight. I offer psychological and practical support for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, both before and after surgery, and for those using medically supervised weight loss injections.
I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression and low mood, low self-confidence and self-esteem, relationship challenges, loss of identity or direction and bereavement and grief
I am experienced in working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism.
I also specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and concerns around food, body image, and weight. I offer psychological and practical support for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, both before and after surgery, and for those using medically supervised weight loss injections.
I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
Firstly I will support you to share your experiences so we can begin to gain a clearer understanding of the main issues. We will think about your goals and discuss the types of therapy we think might be suitable. When ready, we will begin to work towards making positive changes in your life. Most of my client's see improvements between 8-20 sessions.
I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
Firstly I will support you to share your experiences so we can begin to gain a clearer understanding of the main issues. We will think about your goals and discuss the types of therapy we think might be suitable. When ready, we will begin to work towards making positive changes in your life. Most of my client's see improvements between 8-20 sessions.
I’m Nova, a CBT therapist with a lived experience of OCD and anxiety providing online sessions.
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event OCD, false-memory OCD, moral OCD, health anxiety, ADHD & more. I also use ACT to support flexible ways of relating to thoughts/feelings. I'm experienced working with neurodivergent clients. I welcome people of all genders & backgrounds.
I’m Nova, a CBT therapist with a lived experience of OCD and anxiety providing online sessions.
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event OCD, false-memory OCD, moral OCD, health anxiety, ADHD & more. I also use ACT to support flexible ways of relating to thoughts/feelings. I'm experienced working with neurodivergent clients. I welcome people of all genders & backgrounds.
I work with people experiencing significant and persistent difficulties, particularly those making sense of an ADHD diagnosis or struggling with obsessive or intrusive thoughts.
I am a trained Human Givens Psychotherapist who can offer practical and solutions-focused tools to address difficult-to-handle symptoms. I am also studying Psychodynamic Counselling, which complements my approach. We can explore past experiences as well as deeper relational and unconscious dynamics that impact your life.
I work with people experiencing significant and persistent difficulties, particularly those making sense of an ADHD diagnosis or struggling with obsessive or intrusive thoughts.
I am a trained Human Givens Psychotherapist who can offer practical and solutions-focused tools to address difficult-to-handle symptoms. I am also studying Psychodynamic Counselling, which complements my approach. We can explore past experiences as well as deeper relational and unconscious dynamics that impact your life.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by complex trauma and PTSD (rooted in armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), depression, neurodiverse development and function (ASD or specific learning difficulties), as well as loss, bereavement and addiction.
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by complex trauma and PTSD (rooted in armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), depression, neurodiverse development and function (ASD or specific learning difficulties), as well as loss, bereavement and addiction.
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and related conditions.
Even if you don't have OCD or a related condition, I may still be able to help. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety-related problems and depression, including those experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and adjustment to illness.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and related conditions.
Even if you don't have OCD or a related condition, I may still be able to help. I have experience working with a wide range of anxiety-related problems and depression, including those experiencing relationship issues, trauma, grief, addiction, and adjustment to illness.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders.
My name is Lenna. Is now the time to make a step to tackle upsetting & distressing problems, 2025 could be your year for change. I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), Mental Health Nurse, CBT supervisor, & Mindful Based Cognitive Therapist trainee. I work online with clients nation wide and in Europe. I create a supportive, comfortable, safe, confidential, therapeutic space to help you explore & understand your challenges. We can work together to achieve your health and wellbeing goals. CBT will help you to develop skills & tools that are tailored to you & your lifestyle for you use in the years to come.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders.
My name is Lenna. Is now the time to make a step to tackle upsetting & distressing problems, 2025 could be your year for change. I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), Mental Health Nurse, CBT supervisor, & Mindful Based Cognitive Therapist trainee. I work online with clients nation wide and in Europe. I create a supportive, comfortable, safe, confidential, therapeutic space to help you explore & understand your challenges. We can work together to achieve your health and wellbeing goals. CBT will help you to develop skills & tools that are tailored to you & your lifestyle for you use in the years to come.
Dr Heather Sequeira: The OCD & Trauma Specialist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a consultant psychologist and work specifically with people who have OCD or Trauma or both.
My therapeutic methods include CBT (ERP/ACT) & new cutting-edge approaches not generally offered by other psychologists. I am duly registered with HPCP & British Psychological Society & teach OCD & ERP in Clinical Psychology at UK universities. You will get a specialised approach, directly addressing your specific OCD or trauma challenges with precision.
I am a consultant psychologist and work specifically with people who have OCD or Trauma or both.
My therapeutic methods include CBT (ERP/ACT) & new cutting-edge approaches not generally offered by other psychologists. I am duly registered with HPCP & British Psychological Society & teach OCD & ERP in Clinical Psychology at UK universities. You will get a specialised approach, directly addressing your specific OCD or trauma challenges with precision.
I have extensive experience of supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Counselling offers you an understanding and non-judgemental environment where you can safely explore your feelings and thoughts. Our time together will help empower you to gain clarity, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
I have extensive experience of supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Counselling offers you an understanding and non-judgemental environment where you can safely explore your feelings and thoughts. Our time together will help empower you to gain clarity, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
I-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for OCD - it aims to dismantle the mechanism that drives OCD.
I-CBT focuses on the faulty reasoning that led to the doubts in the first place. We look at how the doubt is formed; we take a deep look at OCD's mechanism and how it works, and help you to restore trust and confidence in yourself and your senses. By targeting the beginning of the doubt, the obsessing, anxiety, distress and compulsions start to fall away.
I-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for OCD - it aims to dismantle the mechanism that drives OCD.
I-CBT focuses on the faulty reasoning that led to the doubts in the first place. We look at how the doubt is formed; we take a deep look at OCD's mechanism and how it works, and help you to restore trust and confidence in yourself and your senses. By targeting the beginning of the doubt, the obsessing, anxiety, distress and compulsions start to fall away.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with OCD, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
I work with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, from anxiety to depression and more. While I have experience in many areas, my focus and specialization are in helping those struggling with OCD, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with OCD, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
I work with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, from anxiety to depression and more. While I have experience in many areas, my focus and specialization are in helping those struggling with OCD, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
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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.