Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Sale

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Beyond the Surface Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
Firstly I will support you to share your experiences so we can begin to gain a clearer understanding of the main issues. We will think about your goals and discuss the types of therapy we think might be suitable. When ready, we will begin to work towards making positive changes in your life. Most of my client's see improvements between 8-20 sessions.
I have worked with hundreds of clients with common mental health problems including Generalised anxiety, Social anxiety, Health anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Depression and those with interpersonal difficulties.
Firstly I will support you to share your experiences so we can begin to gain a clearer understanding of the main issues. We will think about your goals and discuss the types of therapy we think might be suitable. When ready, we will begin to work towards making positive changes in your life. Most of my client's see improvements between 8-20 sessions.
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Adam Rothwell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you looking to overcome anxiety, low mood, OCD or phobias?
I offer a range of treatment options: Integrative Psychotherapy if you want to incorporate a range of talking therapies tailored to your situation, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to process trauma and negative life events, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique for a range of concerns, and Gottman Method couples therapy.
Are you looking to overcome anxiety, low mood, OCD or phobias?
I offer a range of treatment options: Integrative Psychotherapy if you want to incorporate a range of talking therapies tailored to your situation, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to process trauma and negative life events, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique for a range of concerns, and Gottman Method couples therapy.
0161 524 2865 View 0161 524 2865
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Amanda Taylor Atwood
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Serves Area
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
“ It’s good to talk .... “ Do you need to talk to somebody without being judged or having to justify your feelings. Are feelings of anxiety, fear or depression making everyday life hard to bear. Do you want to understand why you feel or behave the way you do. Then I can help, I am a friendly, approachable psychotherapist and provide confidential therapy in a safe, calm and compassionate environment. I can help you explore your experiences and identify what you would like to change for a happier and more fulfilled life.
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Ayesha Baig
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sale M33
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I hold a degree in psychology and a person-centred counselling diploma, along with specialised training in polyvagal theory (nervous system regulation). Emotional wounds can have a powerful impact on our minds and physical bodies. Emotions not only impact the way we think and perceive things but can also manifest physically through symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches etc. Sometimes we need support to overcome, move forward and heal from these difficult parts of journey. By addressing and becoming aware of our issues I can focus on creating conditions of growth
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I hold a degree in psychology and a person-centred counselling diploma, along with specialised training in polyvagal theory (nervous system regulation). Emotional wounds can have a powerful impact on our minds and physical bodies. Emotions not only impact the way we think and perceive things but can also manifest physically through symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches etc. Sometimes we need support to overcome, move forward and heal from these difficult parts of journey. By addressing and becoming aware of our issues I can focus on creating conditions of growth
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Mobeen Akhtar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
6 Endorsed
Sale M33
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
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Samantha Chater
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sale M33
Life changes, loss and the ongoing pressure of keeping everything going can leave you feeling stuck, lost, anxious or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be worn out from always being the steady one, wishing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, ease the heaviness and make sense of what’s been building up around you. Together we can explore what you need, reconnect with parts of yourself you’ve pushed aside and move towards feeling clearer, more confident and more at home in your own life again.
Life changes, loss and the ongoing pressure of keeping everything going can leave you feeling stuck, lost, anxious or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be worn out from always being the steady one, wishing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, ease the heaviness and make sense of what’s been building up around you. Together we can explore what you need, reconnect with parts of yourself you’ve pushed aside and move towards feeling clearer, more confident and more at home in your own life again.
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Nurjis Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Sale M33
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
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Prism Therapy UK
Counsellor, MSc
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If life is feeling more difficult than you think it should be, I'm here for you to work it through. I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above. You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists). Drop me an email or check out my website or Instagram for more info.
If life is feeling more difficult than you think it should be, I'm here for you to work it through. I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above. You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists). Drop me an email or check out my website or Instagram for more info.
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Talia Pollick
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sale M33
Hi! I'm Talia, a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of the Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide tailored and specialist support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing. As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space.​​​ Whether you are facing a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Hi! I'm Talia, a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of the Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide tailored and specialist support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing. As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space.​​​ Whether you are facing a challenging time, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
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Neal Trotman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Opening up can be hard, I feel it is better to share a problem than to deal with it yourself. I enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences and finding different ways of living. I value hearing each person's story and helping you to find inner calm, clarity and understanding.
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Opening up can be hard, I feel it is better to share a problem than to deal with it yourself. I enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences and finding different ways of living. I value hearing each person's story and helping you to find inner calm, clarity and understanding.
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Ruth Mykoo
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes life throws us challenges both through past and present experiences, which knock us off our feet and we become engulfed in uncertainty, worry and fear. It could be that we start to doubt ourselves and feel that we are not good enough or we are unable to cope, leading to anxiety and depression. Whatever you are going through, it deserves care, attention and compassion. You may be struggling to make meaning of what is going on around as you navigate life changes or have experienced traumatic events that you need some relief from. Whatever you are going through, I hope to help.
Sometimes life throws us challenges both through past and present experiences, which knock us off our feet and we become engulfed in uncertainty, worry and fear. It could be that we start to doubt ourselves and feel that we are not good enough or we are unable to cope, leading to anxiety and depression. Whatever you are going through, it deserves care, attention and compassion. You may be struggling to make meaning of what is going on around as you navigate life changes or have experienced traumatic events that you need some relief from. Whatever you are going through, I hope to help.
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Janet Fengeros
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
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Simon Bentall
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
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Photo of Adam Weston, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Adam Weston
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are compulsions effecting your day to day life?
I follow the National clinical guidelines for treatment of Depression and Anxiety. I specialise in the treatment of PTSD, Panic and OCD. I offer exposure and response prevention for OCD which is the most effective evidence based treatment. I have attended additional training in OCD and PTSD. I am experienced treating these difficulties.
Are compulsions effecting your day to day life?
I follow the National clinical guidelines for treatment of Depression and Anxiety. I specialise in the treatment of PTSD, Panic and OCD. I offer exposure and response prevention for OCD which is the most effective evidence based treatment. I have attended additional training in OCD and PTSD. I am experienced treating these difficulties.
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Chris Tucker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning, anxious, and self-critical — people who can’t switch off no matter how hard they try. I’m here to help you find steadier ground, where rest feels safe and you can finally exhale. If this sounds familiar, you might recognise yourself in what follows. There’s always something to fix, control, or get right. You’re terrified of getting something wrong. “Feedback” feels like failure. You replay conversations, rewrite emails, and double-check locks and feelings alike.
 You can’t remember the last time you could just be. You don't know how to stop
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning, anxious, and self-critical — people who can’t switch off no matter how hard they try. I’m here to help you find steadier ground, where rest feels safe and you can finally exhale. If this sounds familiar, you might recognise yourself in what follows. There’s always something to fix, control, or get right. You’re terrified of getting something wrong. “Feedback” feels like failure. You replay conversations, rewrite emails, and double-check locks and feelings alike.
 You can’t remember the last time you could just be. You don't know how to stop
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Amy Butterworth
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Are you feeling anxious right now? Maybe you feel worried because you are experiencing difficulties related to work stress, neurodiversity or grief. Or feeling isolated as parenthood is overwhelming right now? I have experienced these difficulties. Maybe you are finding it even more difficult during these uncertain times, and struggling to seek the right support that you need. I offer a free, telephone consultation where we can talk about whether this would be the right support for you and explore together how counselling could help you.
Are you feeling anxious right now? Maybe you feel worried because you are experiencing difficulties related to work stress, neurodiversity or grief. Or feeling isolated as parenthood is overwhelming right now? I have experienced these difficulties. Maybe you are finding it even more difficult during these uncertain times, and struggling to seek the right support that you need. I offer a free, telephone consultation where we can talk about whether this would be the right support for you and explore together how counselling could help you.
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Andrea Szentgyorgyi
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. For more details, please visit my website or contact me directly for further information.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being. First, we discover your specific needs and then find the most suitable therapy style for you (psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, counselling or coaching). The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available too. For more details, please visit my website or contact me directly for further information.
0161 524 2406 View 0161 524 2406
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Tamzin Broderick
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
Are you feeling stuck! Sick of unwanted thoughts messing up your day or struggling with anxiety and needing some support. I work collaboratively and support clients each step of the way with their goals. Also, I work on individual needs tailoring my interventions to each problem. I work with a wide range of clients with various disorders working innovatively and creatively. I guide many clients to recovery by using a range of tailored CBT techniques. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping strategies and work through trauma in a safe and constructive way.
0161 524 8678 View 0161 524 8678
Photo of Kerry Edwards - South Manchester Therapy Room, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
South Manchester Therapy Room
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist. I have a strong set of interpersonal skills and have developed a therapeutic alliance with those who work with. I have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I work with a wide range of clients from 16 years and above. I am an optimistic Family Therapist and thoroughly enjoy my work. I am registered with the BABCP, have an up to date indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS. I have qualified in EMDR and I'm a Certified EMDR Coach.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist. I have a strong set of interpersonal skills and have developed a therapeutic alliance with those who work with. I have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I work with a wide range of clients from 16 years and above. I am an optimistic Family Therapist and thoroughly enjoy my work. I am registered with the BABCP, have an up to date indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS. I have qualified in EMDR and I'm a Certified EMDR Coach.
0161 524 7149 View 0161 524 7149
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Ross Charnock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world to alleviate our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world to alleviate our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
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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.