Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Ottery Saint Mary
As a very experienced Counsellor (qualified 1998) and Physical Therapist (Pilates Instructor qualified 1984) I have an innate interest in and deep respect for people. My mission has been to support and work with my clients in assisting them in achieving their healing and wellness. Often it helps to be listened to and it is important to understand why things are the way they are. Perhaps you feel "stuck"and are at a loss to know how to deal with a difficult situation - or it may be that you are having difficulties in relationships with other people.
As a very experienced Counsellor (qualified 1998) and Physical Therapist (Pilates Instructor qualified 1984) I have an innate interest in and deep respect for people. My mission has been to support and work with my clients in assisting them in achieving their healing and wellness. Often it helps to be listened to and it is important to understand why things are the way they are. Perhaps you feel "stuck"and are at a loss to know how to deal with a difficult situation - or it may be that you are having difficulties in relationships with other people.
With over 25yrs experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist, I have been very privileged to witness many individuals, couples and families make lasting positive changes. I feel very passionate about my work & deeply commit to offering a sincere, caring, confidential & professional space, either online or in my practice rooms at Honiton & Exeter. I believe in working with diversity, each unique person with me is at the core of the work we do together. I aim to understand with true empathy, listen without judgement and to use my skills to help you find a way forward that is right for you, without fear of rejection, criticism or blame.
With over 25yrs experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist, I have been very privileged to witness many individuals, couples and families make lasting positive changes. I feel very passionate about my work & deeply commit to offering a sincere, caring, confidential & professional space, either online or in my practice rooms at Honiton & Exeter. I believe in working with diversity, each unique person with me is at the core of the work we do together. I aim to understand with true empathy, listen without judgement and to use my skills to help you find a way forward that is right for you, without fear of rejection, criticism or blame.
Ever considered having a biker as your counsellor? My aim is to recreate the supportive environment one would get around a campfire with the added calmness of a cruise in the countryside. Lets take a journey together. I am down to earth and human.
Sometimes throttle therapy doesn't work and we need a little extra support.
I offer Online and Walk and Talk Sessions on the outskirts of Exeter. Where you have the opportunity to express and explore your emotions in the Scenic and calming surroundings of nature. Please note the Fee for Walk and Talk is set at £50 per session.
Ever considered having a biker as your counsellor? My aim is to recreate the supportive environment one would get around a campfire with the added calmness of a cruise in the countryside. Lets take a journey together. I am down to earth and human.
Sometimes throttle therapy doesn't work and we need a little extra support.
I offer Online and Walk and Talk Sessions on the outskirts of Exeter. Where you have the opportunity to express and explore your emotions in the Scenic and calming surroundings of nature. Please note the Fee for Walk and Talk is set at £50 per session.
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Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist specialising in helping people with OCD.
In our first sessions we would work towards a shared understanding of your problem and what keeps it going - this will guide us in how to tackle it. We would set goals together and use a variety of strategies to help us reach them which include so-called behavioural experiments - for OCD some of those would be based on ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention).
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist specialising in helping people with OCD.
In our first sessions we would work towards a shared understanding of your problem and what keeps it going - this will guide us in how to tackle it. We would set goals together and use a variety of strategies to help us reach them which include so-called behavioural experiments - for OCD some of those would be based on ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention).
I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, isolation, self-esteem, OCD, PTSD and life transitions. I am a relationship therapist, combining Person-Centred and CBT approaches. I support couples to identify and clarify their problems and provide practical tools to help reduce conflict, improve communication & strengthen your connection.
I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, isolation, self-esteem, OCD, PTSD and life transitions. I am a relationship therapist, combining Person-Centred and CBT approaches. I support couples to identify and clarify their problems and provide practical tools to help reduce conflict, improve communication & strengthen your connection.
This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD (which includes ERP), BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper.
I have worked as a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist (CBT) since 1985 in a variety of health settings including NHS and privately. I am also a BABCP accredited CBT clinical supervisor offering supervision to peers.
This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD (which includes ERP), BDD, eating disorders, health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper.
I have worked as a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist (CBT) since 1985 in a variety of health settings including NHS and privately. I am also a BABCP accredited CBT clinical supervisor offering supervision to peers.
I specialise in supporting people with depression and anxiety difficulties, including OCD, Generalised Anxiety (GAD), Panic, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
I specialise in supporting people with depression and anxiety difficulties, including OCD, Generalised Anxiety (GAD), Panic, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
We work with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), including those with severe, complex or long-standing symptoms.
The OCD Treatment Centre specialises exclusively in OCD. We provide evidence-based treatment informed by Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), delivered through weekly therapy, intensive treatment programmes and group treatment. Treatment is tailored to the individual and available online or in person.
We work with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), including those with severe, complex or long-standing symptoms.
The OCD Treatment Centre specialises exclusively in OCD. We provide evidence-based treatment informed by Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), delivered through weekly therapy, intensive treatment programmes and group treatment. Treatment is tailored to the individual and available online or in person.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive worry or repetitive behaviours?
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and have worked with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, shame and depression as well other conditions. I have worked with all the major subtypes of OCD, using ERP as part of an integrative therapeutic approach.
As Co-Founder of The OCD Treatment Centre, I work with individuals experiencing OCD and OCD-related difficulties, including contamination, responsibility, relationship, health, symmetry and 'Pure O' presentations.
I provide specialist OCD treatment using Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and psychoeducation. As Co-Founder of The OCD Treatment Centre, I have helped develop our specialist treatment programmes. Working primarily at our Taunton clinic, I deliver one-to-one intensive treatment and facilitate our Group Intensive Programme.
As Co-Founder of The OCD Treatment Centre, I work with individuals experiencing OCD and OCD-related difficulties, including contamination, responsibility, relationship, health, symmetry and 'Pure O' presentations.
I provide specialist OCD treatment using Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and psychoeducation. As Co-Founder of The OCD Treatment Centre, I have helped develop our specialist treatment programmes. Working primarily at our Taunton clinic, I deliver one-to-one intensive treatment and facilitate our Group Intensive Programme.
Is Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, low mood, or low self esteem a problem, 2026 could be your year for meaningful change.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Grief, Low Self Esteem, Body Dysmorphic disorder (BDD), & the Menopause transition, perinatal difficulties & long term health conditions.
Is Anxiety, Trauma, OCD, low mood, or low self esteem a problem, 2026 could be your year for meaningful change.
I am experienced in working with individuals with difficulties including, Depression, Anxiety (General, Social, Health), Panic, OCD, Hair pulling, skin Picking Disorders. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Grief, Low Self Esteem, Body Dysmorphic disorder (BDD), & the Menopause transition, perinatal difficulties & long term health conditions.
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.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
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.
I’m a therapist and supervisor, and I work online with people living with OCD.
I work with a wide variety of issues so feel free to arrange a chat to see if it is something I can help with but the majority of my case load is working with Obsessive compulsive disorder.
I’m a therapist and supervisor, and I work online with people living with OCD.
I work with a wide variety of issues so feel free to arrange a chat to see if it is something I can help with but the majority of my case load is working with Obsessive compulsive disorder.
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
I also have significant experience working with people who live with OCD.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
Hi, I’m Dr Claira, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted, often navigating the intersection between long-term health conditions such as IBS, colitis, Crohn's, functional disorders, unexplained symptoms, fatigue, pain, and experiences of trauma, stress, or adversity. Most of us will face difficult or traumatic events at some point in our lives. When these experiences interact with ongoing health challenges, recovery can feel complex or even impossible. This is where psychological therapy can help.
Hi, I’m Dr Claira, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted, often navigating the intersection between long-term health conditions such as IBS, colitis, Crohn's, functional disorders, unexplained symptoms, fatigue, pain, and experiences of trauma, stress, or adversity. Most of us will face difficult or traumatic events at some point in our lives. When these experiences interact with ongoing health challenges, recovery can feel complex or even impossible. This is where psychological therapy can help.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
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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.