Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Market Harborough
I know that trying to find a therapist can feel like a daunting experience, especially for parents, you have limited time, limited capacity to juggle one more thing, but you feel like you need support. Me and my team offer therapy for those who have experienced trauma or distress during any part of the perinatal period: trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth or in parenthood. We have a passion for supporting those who have been through neonatal care or hospitalisation with their babies. Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety since becoming a parent, issues with your identity or struggling to process what happened to you...
I know that trying to find a therapist can feel like a daunting experience, especially for parents, you have limited time, limited capacity to juggle one more thing, but you feel like you need support. Me and my team offer therapy for those who have experienced trauma or distress during any part of the perinatal period: trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth or in parenthood. We have a passion for supporting those who have been through neonatal care or hospitalisation with their babies. Maybe you are experiencing high levels of anxiety since becoming a parent, issues with your identity or struggling to process what happened to you...
Imagine finding a space where you are listened to, without judgement and you can be you with support and care. I aim to offer a space for anyone who is wanting to explore themselves in order to gain understanding and personal growth. I offer a holistic approach to therapy, taking into account all your experiences and providing a platform to encourage your autonomy and choices.
Imagine finding a space where you are listened to, without judgement and you can be you with support and care. I aim to offer a space for anyone who is wanting to explore themselves in order to gain understanding and personal growth. I offer a holistic approach to therapy, taking into account all your experiences and providing a platform to encourage your autonomy and choices.
I have a wealth of experience working with individuals presenting with diverse mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD symptoms, phobias, low self-esteem and trauma.
I am a qualified Children's Nurse and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with several years of CAMHS experience. I have recently completed my Professional Doctorate exploring professional identity within CAMHS and have also completed a Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
I have been working in private practice since 2019.
I have a wealth of experience working with individuals presenting with diverse mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, OCD symptoms, phobias, low self-esteem and trauma.
I am a qualified Children's Nurse and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with several years of CAMHS experience. I have recently completed my Professional Doctorate exploring professional identity within CAMHS and have also completed a Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
I have been working in private practice since 2019.
At times life can be hard to cope with and understanding our thoughts, emotions and actions can feel over whelming and all consuming. Life at times can feel rather heavy and embarking on a therapeutic journey together we can help lighten the load. Working together on your journey to help you understand your past experiences, how these experiences can shape the way we feel and act, how this affects you now. Being able to reflect and start to recognise our own emotions is the building foundation for emotional, mental and physical resilience.
At times life can be hard to cope with and understanding our thoughts, emotions and actions can feel over whelming and all consuming. Life at times can feel rather heavy and embarking on a therapeutic journey together we can help lighten the load. Working together on your journey to help you understand your past experiences, how these experiences can shape the way we feel and act, how this affects you now. Being able to reflect and start to recognise our own emotions is the building foundation for emotional, mental and physical resilience.
I'm passionate about helping people to achieve as much change as possible in the shortest reasonable time, whilst recognising that for some, this might require a longer-term view - ultimately, it's all about helping you to achieve a more positive and fulfilling way of living that lasts! I offer confidential and non-judgemental time and space to think and reflect, and use a number of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, including deep relaxation and guided imagery to help you to understand and transform your experiences and emotions with compassion and a different perspective.
I'm passionate about helping people to achieve as much change as possible in the shortest reasonable time, whilst recognising that for some, this might require a longer-term view - ultimately, it's all about helping you to achieve a more positive and fulfilling way of living that lasts! I offer confidential and non-judgemental time and space to think and reflect, and use a number of tried and tested therapeutic techniques, including deep relaxation and guided imagery to help you to understand and transform your experiences and emotions with compassion and a different perspective.
I have supported clients from a variety of different backgrounds over the last 7 years, and I specialise in OCD interventions using ERP.
I understand life can be very tough now in a post-Pandemic world where people are struggling for connection and meaning. I can help you remove internal barriers preventing you from fulfilling your potential by re-wiring how you view yourselves and your future using evidence-based CBT principles.
Subtle shifts in our ways of thinking and behaving can produce drastic changes in our lives and I want to help show you that your goals and dreams are possible. Mental health challenges can shrink our worlds, and by treating the specific difficulty impacting your life, you can show up in the world as the best version of yourself again.
I have supported clients from a variety of different backgrounds over the last 7 years, and I specialise in OCD interventions using ERP.
I understand life can be very tough now in a post-Pandemic world where people are struggling for connection and meaning. I can help you remove internal barriers preventing you from fulfilling your potential by re-wiring how you view yourselves and your future using evidence-based CBT principles.
Subtle shifts in our ways of thinking and behaving can produce drastic changes in our lives and I want to help show you that your goals and dreams are possible. Mental health challenges can shrink our worlds, and by treating the specific difficulty impacting your life, you can show up in the world as the best version of yourself again.
Whatever brings you through the door, seeking to change or feel better, you no longer need to face your problems alone. It takes courage to look at ourselves and to sit with the myriad emotions and situations that have constructed the person that we are today: the hardest part is the first step, acknowledging the problem and seeking help. For more information about how I can help you and the approaches we may use together, please visit my website at www.nicolaflinn.co.uk
Whatever brings you through the door, seeking to change or feel better, you no longer need to face your problems alone. It takes courage to look at ourselves and to sit with the myriad emotions and situations that have constructed the person that we are today: the hardest part is the first step, acknowledging the problem and seeking help. For more information about how I can help you and the approaches we may use together, please visit my website at www.nicolaflinn.co.uk
Hi, I am Practice Director, Psychotherapist & DBT Service Lead at The Therapy Lounge Collective (TLC), a private therapy service based in the heart of Leicester city. I offer private therapy myself, however TLC hosts a team of practitioners offering tailor-made therapy for Adults, Families, Couples and Businesses in a comfortable location . If you are looking for private therapy but are overwhelmed by the choices available we would be very happy to offer an assessment with a senior therapist who will make recommendations for you.
Hi, I am Practice Director, Psychotherapist & DBT Service Lead at The Therapy Lounge Collective (TLC), a private therapy service based in the heart of Leicester city. I offer private therapy myself, however TLC hosts a team of practitioners offering tailor-made therapy for Adults, Families, Couples and Businesses in a comfortable location . If you are looking for private therapy but are overwhelmed by the choices available we would be very happy to offer an assessment with a senior therapist who will make recommendations for you.
Hello. I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist that has been offering a confidential service, working with couples, individuals and groups for over 19 years in both English and Polish language. I help people who: want to deal better with their emotions ( anxiety, loneliness, sadness, anger, etc); are going through a life crisis; have experienced trauma; want to regain inner balance; want to increase their motivation, self-confidence and resistance to stress; want to improve relationships with other people; want to effectively achieve their goals or make an important change in their life.
Hello. I am a Psychologist and Psychotherapist that has been offering a confidential service, working with couples, individuals and groups for over 19 years in both English and Polish language. I help people who: want to deal better with their emotions ( anxiety, loneliness, sadness, anger, etc); are going through a life crisis; have experienced trauma; want to regain inner balance; want to increase their motivation, self-confidence and resistance to stress; want to improve relationships with other people; want to effectively achieve their goals or make an important change in their life.
We all face difficult times in life, sometimes those feelings can stay with us, getting in the way of how we want to live and what feels meaningful. Having a safe, supportive space can make it easier to understand what’s happening and find a way forward.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed by their emotions, find relationships challenging, or feel stuck.
My expertise is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Reflective Practise all of which I draw upon to support you.
We all face difficult times in life, sometimes those feelings can stay with us, getting in the way of how we want to live and what feels meaningful. Having a safe, supportive space can make it easier to understand what’s happening and find a way forward.
I work with people who may feel overwhelmed by their emotions, find relationships challenging, or feel stuck.
My expertise is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Reflective Practise all of which I draw upon to support you.
You've taken a good step in seeking to support your wellbeing. As life can be difficult at times, it's important to have a safe place to talk. In this space, I can help you explore emotions such as anxiety, low mood and anger to name a few. I can also help you to work through the following responses like overwhelm, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated. You may also find it helpful to explore and work through challenging thinking patterns, gaining more clarity and perspective. My experience covers a diverse range of mental health challenges.
You've taken a good step in seeking to support your wellbeing. As life can be difficult at times, it's important to have a safe place to talk. In this space, I can help you explore emotions such as anxiety, low mood and anger to name a few. I can also help you to work through the following responses like overwhelm, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated. You may also find it helpful to explore and work through challenging thinking patterns, gaining more clarity and perspective. My experience covers a diverse range of mental health challenges.
I work with adults, children and young people experiencing anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, stress, phobias and depression, offering therapy in person in Kettering, or online across the UK.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in anxious thoughts or struggling to move on from something that still affects you.
Perhaps you've tried to cope on your own, but the same patterns keep returning - whether that's anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences or trauma.
My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative and I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to talk openly at your own pace.
I am dedicated to you feeling validated and listened to in sessions and we will work collaboratively towards your goals in order for you to get the most out of therapy.
I work with adults, children and young people experiencing anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, stress, phobias and depression, offering therapy in person in Kettering, or online across the UK.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in anxious thoughts or struggling to move on from something that still affects you.
Perhaps you've tried to cope on your own, but the same patterns keep returning - whether that's anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences or trauma.
My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative and I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to talk openly at your own pace.
I am dedicated to you feeling validated and listened to in sessions and we will work collaboratively towards your goals in order for you to get the most out of therapy.
Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
Do you ever find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns - relationships, working too much, health - but don't seem to be able to stop this? Do you ever feel distress, anxiety, depression or sadness that can feel uncontrollable? Have you suffered a recent trauma and need help for PTSD? As a psychologist with ten years experience offering therapy, often to individuals with complex needs, I am passionate about helping you to break your cycles and understand why they occur. This can include offering a safe space to explore any history of difficult experiences which you still feel effect you.
Do you ever find yourself falling into the same unhelpful patterns - relationships, working too much, health - but don't seem to be able to stop this? Do you ever feel distress, anxiety, depression or sadness that can feel uncontrollable? Have you suffered a recent trauma and need help for PTSD? As a psychologist with ten years experience offering therapy, often to individuals with complex needs, I am passionate about helping you to break your cycles and understand why they occur. This can include offering a safe space to explore any history of difficult experiences which you still feel effect you.
Shannon Ownhouse
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
8 Endorsed
Market Harborough LE16
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I'm Shannon. I have 15 years experience as a registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and 20 years experience in the mental health field.
Whether you are a busy working mum struggling to juggle your responsibilities, trying to heal from past trauma, going through a difficult life transition, or experiencing relationship difficulties, a safe, discreet and validating therapeutic space can provide an opportunity to overcome your difficulties, develop strategies to help you cope better and, ultimately, thrive.
Hi, I'm Shannon. I have 15 years experience as a registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and 20 years experience in the mental health field.
Whether you are a busy working mum struggling to juggle your responsibilities, trying to heal from past trauma, going through a difficult life transition, or experiencing relationship difficulties, a safe, discreet and validating therapeutic space can provide an opportunity to overcome your difficulties, develop strategies to help you cope better and, ultimately, thrive.
Often children show through their behaviour that they are in need of extra support. Play and creative arts are a child’s natural way of expressing themselves and the child can make sense of what is going on in their lives through this. I support children who are dealing with a range of difficulties for example bereavement, anxiety, anger, bullying or parental separation- for example domestic abuse or divorce. At Apex House in Lutterworth, I create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and are able to express how they are feeling, this may be consciously or unconsciously.
Often children show through their behaviour that they are in need of extra support. Play and creative arts are a child’s natural way of expressing themselves and the child can make sense of what is going on in their lives through this. I support children who are dealing with a range of difficulties for example bereavement, anxiety, anger, bullying or parental separation- for example domestic abuse or divorce. At Apex House in Lutterworth, I create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and are able to express how they are feeling, this may be consciously or unconsciously.
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If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
I have worked with children and young people who present with a range of issues, specialising on all types of anxieties, OCD, phobias, trauma and depression.
Being worried and anxious can effect our whole lives. It may mean that we start to complete rituals to combat this anxiousness or it may mean that we avoid things (e.g. going to school) and stop doing things we previously enjoyed (e.g. social activities like clubs or hobbies). Similarly, if we feel low it might be difficult to get out of bed or be active. We might feel different to others, like we don’t fit in or we are not good enough. We may also be experiencing urges to self-harm or be having suicidal thoughts. Together, we can explore these thoughts and outline a plan to help you to feel better.
I have worked with children and young people who present with a range of issues, specialising on all types of anxieties, OCD, phobias, trauma and depression.
Being worried and anxious can effect our whole lives. It may mean that we start to complete rituals to combat this anxiousness or it may mean that we avoid things (e.g. going to school) and stop doing things we previously enjoyed (e.g. social activities like clubs or hobbies). Similarly, if we feel low it might be difficult to get out of bed or be active. We might feel different to others, like we don’t fit in or we are not good enough. We may also be experiencing urges to self-harm or be having suicidal thoughts. Together, we can explore these thoughts and outline a plan to help you to feel better.
My aim is to help you find relief from difficulties you may be experiencing by guiding you to have a better understanding of yourself and your unique experiences. I pride myself in offering a compassionate and holistic approach to providing advice and support for all aspects of life from a biopsychosocial perspective. I have a keen interest in looking at how the body and mind work as one and how we can better understand this to improve our overall wellbeing. I have a proven track record working with both childhood and adult trauma, whether this be military, uniformed or civilian.
My aim is to help you find relief from difficulties you may be experiencing by guiding you to have a better understanding of yourself and your unique experiences. I pride myself in offering a compassionate and holistic approach to providing advice and support for all aspects of life from a biopsychosocial perspective. I have a keen interest in looking at how the body and mind work as one and how we can better understand this to improve our overall wellbeing. I have a proven track record working with both childhood and adult trauma, whether this be military, uniformed or civilian.
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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.