Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Oxted

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David Butlin
Psychotherapist, BPC
Serves Area
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
020 3835 3894 View 020 3835 3894
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Dr Sarah Lloyd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am experienced in working with a broad range of clinical presentations including anxiety (e.g. GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD) and depression as well as supporting people through difficult life circumstances (e.g. divorce, bereavement, stress, burnout) and ill health (e.g. MS, persistent pain, cancer, etc).
I am an integrative therapist who draws on a number of evidence based models and ideas to inform my practice. I am especially passionate about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and its third wave approaches including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I am trained in EMDR.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of clinical presentations including anxiety (e.g. GAD, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD) and depression as well as supporting people through difficult life circumstances (e.g. divorce, bereavement, stress, burnout) and ill health (e.g. MS, persistent pain, cancer, etc).
I am an integrative therapist who draws on a number of evidence based models and ideas to inform my practice. I am especially passionate about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and its third wave approaches including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I am trained in EMDR.
01732 443343 View 01732 443343
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Geraldine Tirifahy-McCabe
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you asking yourself these questions: Why am I tired? Am I depressed? What is going on? Why can’t I seem to find my own happiness? If so, I can offer a space to explore the answers behind those questions, with empathy, kindness and safety. If you feel judged, anxious, or stuck, then come and talk it through. Explore yourself, your desires, dreams, wants and emotions. Think about your relationships and where you are at.
Are you asking yourself these questions: Why am I tired? Am I depressed? What is going on? Why can’t I seem to find my own happiness? If so, I can offer a space to explore the answers behind those questions, with empathy, kindness and safety. If you feel judged, anxious, or stuck, then come and talk it through. Explore yourself, your desires, dreams, wants and emotions. Think about your relationships and where you are at.
01684 211343 View 01684 211343
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Daniel Goldberg
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I’ve been a therapist for 23 years now . My special interest are mid life crisis , Depression , drugs alcohol dependence and Relationships of all sorts , from sublime to absolutely weird and wonderful . My subjects of interest are Narcissistic Pd. Anxiety disorders . Alcohol snd Drug addiction. Sex addiction Couple Counselling. Gas lighting snd abusive Relationship. Porn addiction. I have been involved in the rich and creative dialogue between depth psychology and spirituality - to personal growth, emotional healing and creativity. Religion , existentialism , purpose and the meaning of life.
I’ve been a therapist for 23 years now . My special interest are mid life crisis , Depression , drugs alcohol dependence and Relationships of all sorts , from sublime to absolutely weird and wonderful . My subjects of interest are Narcissistic Pd. Anxiety disorders . Alcohol snd Drug addiction. Sex addiction Couple Counselling. Gas lighting snd abusive Relationship. Porn addiction. I have been involved in the rich and creative dialogue between depth psychology and spirituality - to personal growth, emotional healing and creativity. Religion , existentialism , purpose and the meaning of life.
01342 659107 View 01342 659107
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Colin Campbell-Dunlop
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Are you at a crossroads in life? struggling with your mental health? feeling sad, anxious, depressed? With over 10 years’ experience I specialise in helping clients work through the issues that are bothering them, find answers to their problems and move forward positively and with confidence. I see adult individuals and couples at two locations in Kent and Sussex as well as online. I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating patterns in their life and relationships. Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, or during periods of transition or uncertainty.
Are you at a crossroads in life? struggling with your mental health? feeling sad, anxious, depressed? With over 10 years’ experience I specialise in helping clients work through the issues that are bothering them, find answers to their problems and move forward positively and with confidence. I see adult individuals and couples at two locations in Kent and Sussex as well as online. I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating patterns in their life and relationships. Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, or during periods of transition or uncertainty.
01959 584475 View 01959 584475
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Collective Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
We are a multi-award winning psychological therapies clinic based in Cobham offering fast and effective, evidence-based treatment to support people of all ages and with a variety of mental health difficulties. Our team consists of clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, an ADHD coach and family therapy. Our beautiful clinic rooms offer a tranquil setting for your sessions. We know the value of the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. Our team are personable, warm and empathetic which has helped many people overcome the difficulties holding them back in life.
01732 617467 View 01732 617467
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Steve McQueenie
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Anxiety, low mood, stress or just that feeling of being "stuck" can make life really difficult sometimes. Life events such as bereavement, job loss, relationship problems, divorce, trauma or illness can leave us feeling uncertain, down, hopeless, and anxious. This is where I can help you. I have a wealth of life experience and together we can tackle whatever problems you have and get you to a place where life is easier for you and you are not only happier in yourself, but more confident and better equipped to face whatever challenges may lie ahead.
Anxiety, low mood, stress or just that feeling of being "stuck" can make life really difficult sometimes. Life events such as bereavement, job loss, relationship problems, divorce, trauma or illness can leave us feeling uncertain, down, hopeless, and anxious. This is where I can help you. I have a wealth of life experience and together we can tackle whatever problems you have and get you to a place where life is easier for you and you are not only happier in yourself, but more confident and better equipped to face whatever challenges may lie ahead.
01293 222845 View 01293 222845
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Karolina Meyer
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
01737 301457 View 01737 301457

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Albie Mew-Davies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, trauma, bereavement, and the strain of functioning well on the surface while struggling underneath.
My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping you relate differently to anxious thoughts, self-criticism, and difficult emotions. As an Integrative Psychotherapist (MBACP), I tailor every session to you. I lecture in ACT at Canterbury Christ Church University and hold clinical roles at The Priory Group and St Barnabas Hospice.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, trauma, bereavement, and the strain of functioning well on the surface while struggling underneath.
My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping you relate differently to anxious thoughts, self-criticism, and difficult emotions. As an Integrative Psychotherapist (MBACP), I tailor every session to you. I lecture in ACT at Canterbury Christ Church University and hold clinical roles at The Priory Group and St Barnabas Hospice.
01293 222847 View 01293 222847
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LivedExperienceOCDTherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
01268 269993 View 01268 269993
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Hannah Perry
Counsellor, MBACP
Horsham RH13
None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.
None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.
01403 907061 View 01403 907061
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Therapy For Me - Idyli Kamaterou - CBT therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Morden SM4
Specialist CBT therapist in anxiety & OCD.
In the first part of our work together, we are going to develop an understanding of what maintains your distress & in the second part we are going to focus on CBT strategies and techniques you will be able to use to break these vicious cycles. I am looking forward to working with you as a team to achieve your therapy goals. My style is warm and approachable.
Specialist CBT therapist in anxiety & OCD.
In the first part of our work together, we are going to develop an understanding of what maintains your distress & in the second part we are going to focus on CBT strategies and techniques you will be able to use to break these vicious cycles. I am looking forward to working with you as a team to achieve your therapy goals. My style is warm and approachable.
01929 500565 View 01929 500565
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Daphine Bbale - Psychotherapist & OCD specialist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
OCD is treatable — and with the right support, things can get better. I specialise in OCD treatment using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), CBT, and ACT to help you break free from compulsions and build a different relationship with your thoughts. We'll work at your pace, without judgment gently supported toward the life OCD has been keeping you from.
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, and it’s common to feel like no one understands what’s happening in your mind.
OCD is treatable — and with the right support, things can get better. I specialise in OCD treatment using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), CBT, and ACT to help you break free from compulsions and build a different relationship with your thoughts. We'll work at your pace, without judgment gently supported toward the life OCD has been keeping you from.
020 4538 4026 x44 View 020 4538 4026 x44
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Kerry Crease
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Basildon SS16
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Please don't suffer alone! I can help you navigate life's challenges, heal from past wounds, and build a happier, fulfilling future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties or other stressful problems, therapy will provide the support and tools to move you forward in your life.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Please don't suffer alone! I can help you navigate life's challenges, heal from past wounds, and build a happier, fulfilling future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties or other stressful problems, therapy will provide the support and tools to move you forward in your life.
01268 214523 View 01268 214523
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Clive Fisher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
My own experiences of living with generalised anxiety and depression allows me to be able to relate to how you might be suffering, counselling enabled me to build self awareness and better strategies to cope with daily life. I can help you do this too. Whatever you're going through, we can explore together the best way for you to move forward.
My own experiences of living with generalised anxiety and depression allows me to be able to relate to how you might be suffering, counselling enabled me to build self awareness and better strategies to cope with daily life. I can help you do this too. Whatever you're going through, we can explore together the best way for you to move forward.
01322 946772 View 01322 946772
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Melisa Eyuboglu
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I have years of experience supporting people through these challenges, working across NHS, charity, and private practice settings with anxiety, identity issues, eating disorders, OCD (including the themes people feel most ashamed to discuss), trauma, and the unique complexities of cross-cultural living.
Hi, I'm Melisa, a third-culture kid, BACP Registered Psychotherapist working online with individuals and expats across the world. I work with people navigating specific challenges; you might be living between cultures, feeling disconnected from both "home" (if this even exists) and where you live now. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety, scary intrusive thoughts that don’t make sense, or struggling with emotional eating, restricting the foods you love, and hating the way you look. Maybe you're in transition; adjusting to a new country as an Expat, a new phase of life, or feeling stuck and uncertain about who you are.
I have years of experience supporting people through these challenges, working across NHS, charity, and private practice settings with anxiety, identity issues, eating disorders, OCD (including the themes people feel most ashamed to discuss), trauma, and the unique complexities of cross-cultural living.
Hi, I'm Melisa, a third-culture kid, BACP Registered Psychotherapist working online with individuals and expats across the world. I work with people navigating specific challenges; you might be living between cultures, feeling disconnected from both "home" (if this even exists) and where you live now. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety, scary intrusive thoughts that don’t make sense, or struggling with emotional eating, restricting the foods you love, and hating the way you look. Maybe you're in transition; adjusting to a new country as an Expat, a new phase of life, or feeling stuck and uncertain about who you are.
020 4572 4389 View 020 4572 4389
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Suzie Pugh
Psychotherapist, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and challenges in relationships and communication.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? It can sometimes feel as though things spiral before we even realise what's happening. You don't have to navigate this alone. Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but I aim to make that first step as easy and gentle as possible, and I will always respond to enquiries quickly. My approach is warm, collaborative, and curious. I can help you understand your own unique world, become more attuned to your internal dialogue, and move towards more secure and meaningful connections in your life. Therapy becomes a place of safety, hope, understanding, and real change.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and challenges in relationships and communication.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? It can sometimes feel as though things spiral before we even realise what's happening. You don't have to navigate this alone. Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but I aim to make that first step as easy and gentle as possible, and I will always respond to enquiries quickly. My approach is warm, collaborative, and curious. I can help you understand your own unique world, become more attuned to your internal dialogue, and move towards more secure and meaningful connections in your life. Therapy becomes a place of safety, hope, understanding, and real change.
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Shabnam Hariri
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London W8
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems. Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
Therapy sessions will be a non-judgemental, safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions you will have the opportunity not only to understand yourself better but also to develop new perspective and approach towards your presenting problems. Fundamental to my therapeutic approach is to integrative treatment that is tailored to the client uniqueness drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background). The evidence based and person-centred approach are the central to our journey in therapy .
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Jacqueline England
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
London N11
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
020 3095 2952 View 020 3095 2952
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Taline Al-Jawad
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
I specialise in anxiety disorders such as OCD; depression; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and ADHD.
Hello, with over 11 years of working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I am able to offer specialist treatment to children, adolescents and adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed. Relationships, family dynamics, work, school, education, intrusive thoughts, worries, life events, fears are just a few of the things that may lead us to feel this way and that I can help you with. Together we will establish what it is that you would like from therapy and how I can help you reach your goal.
I specialise in anxiety disorders such as OCD; depression; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and ADHD.
Hello, with over 11 years of working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist I am able to offer specialist treatment to children, adolescents and adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed. Relationships, family dynamics, work, school, education, intrusive thoughts, worries, life events, fears are just a few of the things that may lead us to feel this way and that I can help you with. Together we will establish what it is that you would like from therapy and how I can help you reach your goal.
01494 977322 View 01494 977322
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.