Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Newport
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.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
Hi, I’m Claire (she/her), a very warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting my corner of the counselling world.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor holding an MSc in Integrative Counselling, specialising in Gestalt and psychodynamic approaches.
My approach is grounded in warmth, respect and curiosity. Processing past experiences with a counsellor that you connect with, and taking time to feel your emotions in a secure, judgement-free relationship can help develop understanding of your experiences and patterns that may be shaping your life, and provide the opportunity for something to become unstuck.
Hi, I’m Claire (she/her), a very warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting my corner of the counselling world.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor holding an MSc in Integrative Counselling, specialising in Gestalt and psychodynamic approaches.
My approach is grounded in warmth, respect and curiosity. Processing past experiences with a counsellor that you connect with, and taking time to feel your emotions in a secure, judgement-free relationship can help develop understanding of your experiences and patterns that may be shaping your life, and provide the opportunity for something to become unstuck.
Hi, I’m Dani, a warm and empathic counsellor offering counselling to adults based in Bristol (although I work with clients online across the UK). Regardless of location, I aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can talk openly and confidentially about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, without fear of judgement. It is my personal belief that feeling truly heard and accepted can be a powerful part of our emotional healing and personal growth.
Hi, I’m Dani, a warm and empathic counsellor offering counselling to adults based in Bristol (although I work with clients online across the UK). Regardless of location, I aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can talk openly and confidentially about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, without fear of judgement. It is my personal belief that feeling truly heard and accepted can be a powerful part of our emotional healing and personal growth.
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
I am an experienced CBT therapist, with particular experience - over 10 years, of working with and in relation to neurodiverse clients. My sessions take place either in my heated shepherds hut or, I also offer Equine assisted sessions for those who find the traditional seated environment challenging.
Are you struggling with issues related to your psychological or physical health such as low mood, anxiety, chronic pain, or depression? Many of us at some point in our lives find ourselves struggling to cope with many of life's challenges. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with these challenges. I am a licensed Practitioner Health Psychologist in the South Wales area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I offer a warm, calm, and friendly environment that gives people space to discuss their difficulties with someone in which they can trust.
Are you struggling with issues related to your psychological or physical health such as low mood, anxiety, chronic pain, or depression? Many of us at some point in our lives find ourselves struggling to cope with many of life's challenges. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with these challenges. I am a licensed Practitioner Health Psychologist in the South Wales area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I offer a warm, calm, and friendly environment that gives people space to discuss their difficulties with someone in which they can trust.
Welcome - I'm a counsellor who specialises in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, as well as couples looking to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their connection. Therapy is about change, but we don't always know how to make that change, and the process can often feel uncomfortable and even scary. You may need to explore painful experiences from your past that you have tucked away in "boxes" or your beliefs that influence your behaviour. Together, at your pace, we will gently unpack those boxes so you can make sense of your experiences and move forward in a meaningful way.
Welcome - I'm a counsellor who specialises in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, as well as couples looking to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their connection. Therapy is about change, but we don't always know how to make that change, and the process can often feel uncomfortable and even scary. You may need to explore painful experiences from your past that you have tucked away in "boxes" or your beliefs that influence your behaviour. Together, at your pace, we will gently unpack those boxes so you can make sense of your experiences and move forward in a meaningful way.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma.
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma.
Living with mental or physical health challenges can be incredibly tough—both emotionally and physically. It’s not just the symptoms like anxiety, low mood, pain, or fatigue, but the way it affects everything—your energy, your relationships, and even your sense of self.
I’m here to support you with gentle, effective coping strategies.
I am a UKCP accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Trauma Therapist and CISM Practitioner (major trauma), who works with both individuals and couples. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced a range of traumas in their lives, and specialise in working with those who identify as being neurodivergent.
Our private practice is a training placement, and we welcome two Placement Counsellors each academic year. They work wholly under my supervision and provide low fee therapy to suitable clients, who are triaged and assessed by me before being allocated to their caseload.
I am a UKCP accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Trauma Therapist and CISM Practitioner (major trauma), who works with both individuals and couples. I have worked extensively with clients who have experienced a range of traumas in their lives, and specialise in working with those who identify as being neurodivergent.
Our private practice is a training placement, and we welcome two Placement Counsellors each academic year. They work wholly under my supervision and provide low fee therapy to suitable clients, who are triaged and assessed by me before being allocated to their caseload.
Life has a way of piling onto us and sometimes its hard to recognize the effects of our experiences over time. This can lead to developing unhelpful coping skills in the moment, that are not conducive to a healthy and happy life. We need to adapt and find other ways of coping once the storm has passed, which can be difficult to do on your own.
As a qualified psychologist, I have experience in working with inpatient and community settings over the last 6 years. I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, LD, Autism).
Life has a way of piling onto us and sometimes its hard to recognize the effects of our experiences over time. This can lead to developing unhelpful coping skills in the moment, that are not conducive to a healthy and happy life. We need to adapt and find other ways of coping once the storm has passed, which can be difficult to do on your own.
As a qualified psychologist, I have experience in working with inpatient and community settings over the last 6 years. I specialize in working with Personality Disorder (BPD, ASPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and CPTSD), and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, LD, Autism).
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
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I work with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, these difficulties can come in many forms (Such as PTSD, OCD, phobias and social anxiety) and your experiences will be individual to you.
Do you worry you are an overly sensitive or emotional person? Does it feel like your emotions currently have more control over you than you do over them? If you feel that your emotional distress is impacting your relationships or your sense of self worth then I may be able to help you.
I'm trained in both CBT and DBT and am particularly passionate about working with people who are struggling with accepting and navigating their emotional experiences and relationships.
Whether it's anxiety, low mood or a mixture of difficult emotions I can support you to develop self-compassion and techniques to manage these challenges.
I work with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, these difficulties can come in many forms (Such as PTSD, OCD, phobias and social anxiety) and your experiences will be individual to you.
Do you worry you are an overly sensitive or emotional person? Does it feel like your emotions currently have more control over you than you do over them? If you feel that your emotional distress is impacting your relationships or your sense of self worth then I may be able to help you.
I'm trained in both CBT and DBT and am particularly passionate about working with people who are struggling with accepting and navigating their emotional experiences and relationships.
Whether it's anxiety, low mood or a mixture of difficult emotions I can support you to develop self-compassion and techniques to manage these challenges.
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.
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!
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of OCD.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore?
I specialise in treating OCD, anxiety, and taboo thoughts/images using CBT & ERP (inc. rumination focussed ERP). If you’re exhausted from trying to control or figure out every scary thought, I’ll teach you practical tools to break the cycle of mental compulsions. I also bring lived experience of taboo themes of 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.
I am able to support people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, specialising particularly in OCD, eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, and managing distress or perfectionism/high self-criticism.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (I-CBT/CBT-E) & systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
I am able to support people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, specialising particularly in OCD, eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, and managing distress or perfectionism/high self-criticism.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (I-CBT/CBT-E) & systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
Dr Philip Murphy (B.Sc, Ph.D, Dip.Clin.Psy, C.Psychol, M.N.C.P.S. Acc, A.F.B.Ps.S). Consultant Clinical Psychologist. During my 34 year career I have developed experience in many therapeutic approaches. Using this experience, we can work together to help you understand and overcome the social and emotional difficulties in your life. Embarking on personal therapy can sometimes seem daunting, But generally my clients settle comfortably into our pleasant relaxed setting, and usually find it surprisingly easy to share their thoughts.
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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.