Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Reading
I also work with OCD, attachment issues, social anxiety, school- based difficulties, and low self-esteem.
Are you a parent of a young person who is feeling anxious, withdrawn or depressed? Is your child experiencing panic attacks, refusing to go to school or avoiding social situations? And you – are you experiencing stress, sleeping problems, constant worrying, feeling overwhelmed? We live in challenging times in which our mental health has suffered. As an experienced therapist I understand these difficulties and how it impairs your quality of life. I appreciate your effort to look for help. I know that those difficulties can be transformed into self-discovery and personal growth, with motivation and appropriate guidance
I also work with OCD, attachment issues, social anxiety, school- based difficulties, and low self-esteem.
Are you a parent of a young person who is feeling anxious, withdrawn or depressed? Is your child experiencing panic attacks, refusing to go to school or avoiding social situations? And you – are you experiencing stress, sleeping problems, constant worrying, feeling overwhelmed? We live in challenging times in which our mental health has suffered. As an experienced therapist I understand these difficulties and how it impairs your quality of life. I appreciate your effort to look for help. I know that those difficulties can be transformed into self-discovery and personal growth, with motivation and appropriate guidance
I specialise in post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am a lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Reading, keeping up to date with the lastest research evidence. I am an accredited therapist and supervisor with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and an accredited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I have additional specialist training in Schema -Focused Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I integrate these evidence based models to tailor therapy to you as an individual.
I specialise in post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am a lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Reading, keeping up to date with the lastest research evidence. I am an accredited therapist and supervisor with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and an accredited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. I have additional specialist training in Schema -Focused Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I integrate these evidence based models to tailor therapy to you as an individual.
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem.
I have a lot of experience with Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) I treat both using techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With OCD, I also use Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) as another key way to break anxiety's hold.
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem.
I have a lot of experience with Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) I treat both using techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With OCD, I also use Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) as another key way to break anxiety's hold.
I provide treatment for common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and obsessions/ compulsions ( OCD).
It can be both bewildering and overwhelming to choose the right therapist to help you make the most progress in therapy. Having a good fit with your therapist can help you feel more at ease and find it easier to open up about your thoughts and feelings to address your problems in new ways. I offer a warm and friendly professional attitude towards all of my clients. As it can be a bit nerve wracking if not daunting to meet your therapist for the first time, I try and think of how I would like to be treated myself if coming to therapy, and what would me to start to build a relationship and trust my therapist.
I provide treatment for common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and obsessions/ compulsions ( OCD).
It can be both bewildering and overwhelming to choose the right therapist to help you make the most progress in therapy. Having a good fit with your therapist can help you feel more at ease and find it easier to open up about your thoughts and feelings to address your problems in new ways. I offer a warm and friendly professional attitude towards all of my clients. As it can be a bit nerve wracking if not daunting to meet your therapist for the first time, I try and think of how I would like to be treated myself if coming to therapy, and what would me to start to build a relationship and trust my therapist.
I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy, and my primary therapeutic modality is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is flexibly and collaboratively adapted to your needs. I have a special interest in autism, anxiety, and trauma. In addition to therapy, I can also offer post-diagnostic sessions to support autistic individuals or their families.
I can support people with wide range of mental health difficulties, and I have a special interest in autism, in addition to anxiety disorders (including OCD) and trauma.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy, and my primary therapeutic modality is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is flexibly and collaboratively adapted to your needs. I have a special interest in autism, anxiety, and trauma. In addition to therapy, I can also offer post-diagnostic sessions to support autistic individuals or their families.
Whether you are seeking help for a long-standing mental health difficulty, support to manage a current crisis or more general personal development, it can be scary to reach out to others. People come to therapy for many different reasons and it is important to find the right therapist, who can help you explore your feelings and develop ways of managing in an honest, collaborative environment. I am warm, caring and compassionate and able to provide an open, non-judgemental space for you to share and explore your difficulties. Together we will work to understand how they have developed and what can be done to improve your wellbeing.
Whether you are seeking help for a long-standing mental health difficulty, support to manage a current crisis or more general personal development, it can be scary to reach out to others. People come to therapy for many different reasons and it is important to find the right therapist, who can help you explore your feelings and develop ways of managing in an honest, collaborative environment. I am warm, caring and compassionate and able to provide an open, non-judgemental space for you to share and explore your difficulties. Together we will work to understand how they have developed and what can be done to improve your wellbeing.
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD.
I manage 5 therapists in our practice & OCD is our main clinical focus. All of us have OCD. Our personal experience, combined with our qualifications, makes us uniquely equipped to help others. We even specialise according to OCD subtype. I train other therapists & organisations in order to standardise OCD treatment. www.ocdexcellence.com/blog
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD.
I manage 5 therapists in our practice & OCD is our main clinical focus. All of us have OCD. Our personal experience, combined with our qualifications, makes us uniquely equipped to help others. We even specialise according to OCD subtype. I train other therapists & organisations in order to standardise OCD treatment. www.ocdexcellence.com/blog
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression.
At Torden CBT we use CBT and evidence-based interventions to maximise recovery and prevent relapse, and do so by personalising therapy to the needs of the individual. I am a straight forward, open, honest and approachable person.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, specialising in Anxiety and Depression, including, OCD, GAD, Panic, Specific Phobia and Depression.
At Torden CBT we use CBT and evidence-based interventions to maximise recovery and prevent relapse, and do so by personalising therapy to the needs of the individual. I am a straight forward, open, honest and approachable person.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I provide comprehensive psychological services to individuals and families, including assessment and therapy which enable clients to identify and work through mental health and relational difficulties. I am experienced in working with children and families, and am currently employed on a part-time basis within a Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team within the NHS.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I provide comprehensive psychological services to individuals and families, including assessment and therapy which enable clients to identify and work through mental health and relational difficulties. I am experienced in working with children and families, and am currently employed on a part-time basis within a Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team within the NHS.
I offer counselling for couples and individuals, and Supervision for professionals. If you are feeling that life is just too much at times, may be this is a good time to talk to a professional therapist. I work with relationships issues, both in couples and individuals. Anxiety, depression and loss of direction can also be helped with counselling.
I offer counselling for couples and individuals, and Supervision for professionals. If you are feeling that life is just too much at times, may be this is a good time to talk to a professional therapist. I work with relationships issues, both in couples and individuals. Anxiety, depression and loss of direction can also be helped with counselling.
I'm an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, with a specialism in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and 10 years of experience working in the NHS. I have worked across a variety of settings, primarily in specialist NHS outpatient psychotherapy services, with individuals, couples and families experiencing emotional and relational difficulties including anxiety, depression, personality disorder, chronic grief, early / childhood trauma, and eating disorder, amongst others. I offer psychotherapy with adults across the age range either individually or together as parents of young adult (18-25yr old) children.
I'm an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, with a specialism in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and 10 years of experience working in the NHS. I have worked across a variety of settings, primarily in specialist NHS outpatient psychotherapy services, with individuals, couples and families experiencing emotional and relational difficulties including anxiety, depression, personality disorder, chronic grief, early / childhood trauma, and eating disorder, amongst others. I offer psychotherapy with adults across the age range either individually or together as parents of young adult (18-25yr old) children.
I use a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. I offer play therapy and parent-child attachment play. I also offer reiki energy healing for both adults and children. My holistic approach treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
I use a holistic approach to helping children to heal by supporting both parents and their children . Through my work I have noticed that children with low confidence and low self-esteem can express this through becoming withdrawn and avoidant or becoming angry and controlling. I offer play therapy and parent-child attachment play. I also offer reiki energy healing for both adults and children. My holistic approach treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
I see clients from across all ages, ethnicities and with an extremely wide range of issues. I help clients to come to grips with substance abuse, depression, all forms of anxiety and much more besides. I help my clients to summon the strength to put their issues behind them. I help them to find new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving. Whatever their goals might be, I help them to realise that they're strong enough, good enough and able to achieve them. I particularly specialise in working with clients on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2), EMDR and DBR (Levels 1-3). I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007), and hold a Diploma in Supervision. I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2), EMDR and DBR (Levels 1-3). I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007), and hold a Diploma in Supervision. I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.
I raised a large family, so you can also ask for parenting advice (specifically concerning DHSD, autism, OCD or control of aggression).
I work together with my clients on their unique issues and goals. Singles, couples, families and groups. My specialities are in counselling, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, business and leadership coaching, along with occupational psychology for companies and their managers. My practice is based in Reading and London, onsite or via online.
The sessions range from 50 minutes to 12 hours, depending on your needs. I have over 30 years of experience and would love to help you grow, find balance and achieve success.
Feeling stuck? Time for a Refresh. Please email to me.
I raised a large family, so you can also ask for parenting advice (specifically concerning DHSD, autism, OCD or control of aggression).
I work together with my clients on their unique issues and goals. Singles, couples, families and groups. My specialities are in counselling, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, business and leadership coaching, along with occupational psychology for companies and their managers. My practice is based in Reading and London, onsite or via online.
The sessions range from 50 minutes to 12 hours, depending on your needs. I have over 30 years of experience and would love to help you grow, find balance and achieve success.
Feeling stuck? Time for a Refresh. Please email to me.
People at times regard seeking counselling as a weakness, however in my view it actually shows great strength to seek support when you are facing issues in your life. I have supported many clients who have felt traumatised and unable to see the way forward, but we have managed to work through their issues with the appropriate supporting therapy, Being an Integrative Therapist, selecting the right therapy or therapies will be the most important way to build our therapeutic relationship, which will help you in dealing with your unique situation, and I hope that should we decide to work together we will achieve a positive result.
People at times regard seeking counselling as a weakness, however in my view it actually shows great strength to seek support when you are facing issues in your life. I have supported many clients who have felt traumatised and unable to see the way forward, but we have managed to work through their issues with the appropriate supporting therapy, Being an Integrative Therapist, selecting the right therapy or therapies will be the most important way to build our therapeutic relationship, which will help you in dealing with your unique situation, and I hope that should we decide to work together we will achieve a positive result.
Hi, I’m Debbie. I don’t yet know why you need my help. Maybe you suffer from anxiety, lack of confidence, self-doubt, a debilitating phobia, panic attacks, PTSD or Trauma. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it but just know you want to feel different and better. More whole? Be more part of life rather than an observer? Less lonely? No longer held back? Perhaps you've tried many times to make permanent changes and haven't yet succeeded.
Hi, I’m Debbie. I don’t yet know why you need my help. Maybe you suffer from anxiety, lack of confidence, self-doubt, a debilitating phobia, panic attacks, PTSD or Trauma. Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it but just know you want to feel different and better. More whole? Be more part of life rather than an observer? Less lonely? No longer held back? Perhaps you've tried many times to make permanent changes and haven't yet succeeded.
Is there something in your life you want to change? Do you feel lost, unable to get on with your life? Are you looking to conquer a fear, break a habit, make a change in your life or simply want to manage the stresses of everyday living. Take a look at my website and make the first step in creating the positive changes you want in your life. Given the current COVID - 19 situation and also our busy lives and hectic schedules I offer confidential online therapy using Skype or Zoom. I am also seeing clients face to face both in my Reading and London locations.
Is there something in your life you want to change? Do you feel lost, unable to get on with your life? Are you looking to conquer a fear, break a habit, make a change in your life or simply want to manage the stresses of everyday living. Take a look at my website and make the first step in creating the positive changes you want in your life. Given the current COVID - 19 situation and also our busy lives and hectic schedules I offer confidential online therapy using Skype or Zoom. I am also seeing clients face to face both in my Reading and London locations.
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.
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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.