Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in Sidcup
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood, or stuck in unhelpful cycles that keep repeating themselves. Perhaps worry, stress, or negative thoughts are affecting your day-to-day life, making it harder to focus, enjoy relationships, or feel confident in yourself. These feelings can be overwhelming and exhausting, and it’s natural to wonder if things will ever change. What you want is to feel more in control of how you respond, to break free from patterns, and to have practical tools you can use when life feels difficult. You may also want to strengthen your relationship, reduce conflict, or feel more connected to other people.
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood, or stuck in unhelpful cycles that keep repeating themselves. Perhaps worry, stress, or negative thoughts are affecting your day-to-day life, making it harder to focus, enjoy relationships, or feel confident in yourself. These feelings can be overwhelming and exhausting, and it’s natural to wonder if things will ever change. What you want is to feel more in control of how you respond, to break free from patterns, and to have practical tools you can use when life feels difficult. You may also want to strengthen your relationship, reduce conflict, or feel more connected to other people.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in repeating emotional patterns, or struggling with the impact of past experiences that still feel present today?
I help adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, trauma, social anxiety, and persistent feelings of shame or self-doubt to understand these difficulties and create lasting change.
I am an EMDR therapist, offering a evidence-based approach to help process trauma and distressing experiences that may be contributing to how you feel today. EMDR can be used for trauma and many different anxiety difficulties!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in repeating emotional patterns, or struggling with the impact of past experiences that still feel present today?
I help adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, trauma, social anxiety, and persistent feelings of shame or self-doubt to understand these difficulties and create lasting change.
I am an EMDR therapist, offering a evidence-based approach to help process trauma and distressing experiences that may be contributing to how you feel today. EMDR can be used for trauma and many different anxiety difficulties!
Hi, I'm Victoria, an experienced anxiety and couples counsellor. I help people overcome persistent anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and acute or complex trauma symptoms. My couples therapy work, reliably reduces conflict, rebuilds trust, strengthens communication and intimacy and restores emotional connection. I am also a trained CBT-I therapist, a 4-8 session, evidence‑based insomnia treatment.
I will support you with practical strategies to ease symptoms while we discover and make sense of the underlying causes. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you feel understood, empowered and more in control of your emotional world.
Hi, I'm Victoria, an experienced anxiety and couples counsellor. I help people overcome persistent anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and acute or complex trauma symptoms. My couples therapy work, reliably reduces conflict, rebuilds trust, strengthens communication and intimacy and restores emotional connection. I am also a trained CBT-I therapist, a 4-8 session, evidence‑based insomnia treatment.
I will support you with practical strategies to ease symptoms while we discover and make sense of the underlying causes. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you feel understood, empowered and more in control of your emotional world.
Therapist specialising in OCD, Anxiety and PTSD Adults and Children. Does your anxiety stop you living the life you want? Anxiety attacks can be overwhelming and make coping with everyday life difficult. If you have suffered a trauma reliving the event on repitition through visual or emotional flashbacks can be terrifying. I understand the challenges that Anxiety, OCD and PTSD can bring and the feeling of isolation that may go with it. As horrible as it is to suffer from any of these the good news is that they can be overcome! I am a therapist that specialises in these areas meaning you will get the support you need.
Therapist specialising in OCD, Anxiety and PTSD Adults and Children. Does your anxiety stop you living the life you want? Anxiety attacks can be overwhelming and make coping with everyday life difficult. If you have suffered a trauma reliving the event on repitition through visual or emotional flashbacks can be terrifying. I understand the challenges that Anxiety, OCD and PTSD can bring and the feeling of isolation that may go with it. As horrible as it is to suffer from any of these the good news is that they can be overcome! I am a therapist that specialises in these areas meaning you will get the support you need.
I'm a psychotherapist specialising in anxiety and OCD, using CBT and ERP.
Do you feel anxious, nervous, constantly doubt yourself, worry about your health, the future, worry that you're a bad person, or what others think of you? Therapy with me will focus on getting you to a place where your mind can feel safe and calm, where you can go about your day without worrying, feeling on edge, ashamed, or embarrassed.
I'm a psychotherapist specialising in anxiety and OCD, using CBT and ERP.
Do you feel anxious, nervous, constantly doubt yourself, worry about your health, the future, worry that you're a bad person, or what others think of you? Therapy with me will focus on getting you to a place where your mind can feel safe and calm, where you can go about your day without worrying, feeling on edge, ashamed, or embarrassed.
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I'm a HCPC - registered psychologist offering a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and patterns in a way that feels safe, collaborative and empowering. I work with adults, adolescents and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, identity concerns, symptoms associated to various mood and personality disorders and life transitions.
I incorporate culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspectives into my work with particular attention to identity and culture
I'm a HCPC - registered psychologist offering a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and patterns in a way that feels safe, collaborative and empowering. I work with adults, adolescents and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, identity concerns, symptoms associated to various mood and personality disorders and life transitions.
I incorporate culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspectives into my work with particular attention to identity and culture
I am a qualified and BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
I am a qualified and BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor. My hope is to give you an experience of yourself in our sessions, that will overtime carry over to other areas of your life and allow you to feel more at peace. I offer a non-judgemental space where together we can explore your experiences, in order to help you understand them better. I hope that by providing a space for you to speak freely and solely about your issues will facilitate a path to relief via gaining a deeper understanding, gaining greater consciousness and making better choices.
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns. I am also skilled in helping people experiencing depression and low self-esteem. CBT has much evidence to support it being effective in treating common mental health issues by unlocking unhelpful thoughts and unhelpful behaviours which keep people stuck. We would work together to help you achieve your goals. I find that approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside CBT combined are often more effective and therapy needs to be at your pace to be successful.
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns. I am also skilled in helping people experiencing depression and low self-esteem. CBT has much evidence to support it being effective in treating common mental health issues by unlocking unhelpful thoughts and unhelpful behaviours which keep people stuck. We would work together to help you achieve your goals. I find that approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside CBT combined are often more effective and therapy needs to be at your pace to be successful.
I am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
I am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
Welcome I am glad you are here. My name is Mirella.
You might know what you “should” be or would like to be doing, yet struggle to get going or move forward. You may be experiencing a general feeling of discontent, or feel doubtful or anxious. This may show up as feeling stuck in less helpful repeating patterns. I support people whose mood has begun to affect routine, consistency or performance in work, daily life or sport.
Welcome I am glad you are here. My name is Mirella.
You might know what you “should” be or would like to be doing, yet struggle to get going or move forward. You may be experiencing a general feeling of discontent, or feel doubtful or anxious. This may show up as feeling stuck in less helpful repeating patterns. I support people whose mood has begun to affect routine, consistency or performance in work, daily life or sport.
Welcome! I’m Michelle, I am an experienced CBT Therapist with over 25 years of working in mental health. I specialise in anxiety, depression and trauma.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying emotional pain from the past, you’re in the right place for support.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My therapy approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, creating the safety needed for real healing. From our very first session, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and ready to take meaningful steps forward.
Welcome! I’m Michelle, I am an experienced CBT Therapist with over 25 years of working in mental health. I specialise in anxiety, depression and trauma.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or carrying emotional pain from the past, you’re in the right place for support.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My therapy approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, creating the safety needed for real healing. From our very first session, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and ready to take meaningful steps forward.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed and feel like there is no way out? I am an experienced NHS Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Together, we will explore what keeps you stuck and find ways to break away and find fulfilment in life.
I offer short-term therapy of 10 – 15 sessions because I believe in empowering one to become independent and become their own therapist. If we work together, you will be empowered to feel a strong sense of freedom to become the person you want to be. You will overcome your worst fear and experience a sense of fresh air, new insights, and be equipped with life tools.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed and feel like there is no way out? I am an experienced NHS Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Together, we will explore what keeps you stuck and find ways to break away and find fulfilment in life.
I offer short-term therapy of 10 – 15 sessions because I believe in empowering one to become independent and become their own therapist. If we work together, you will be empowered to feel a strong sense of freedom to become the person you want to be. You will overcome your worst fear and experience a sense of fresh air, new insights, and be equipped with life tools.
Lowina Simms @ Simms Psychological Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London E5
Individual therapy offers a private safe space in which to explore difficult issues with a trained professional. It’s an opportunity to take a closer look any underlying issues and a space to work out ways to manage difficult feelings. I work with individuals who experience difficulties with their emotions, thinking style and or behaviour. I also work with people who have difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues including, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Bi-polar disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder and personality issues.
Individual therapy offers a private safe space in which to explore difficult issues with a trained professional. It’s an opportunity to take a closer look any underlying issues and a space to work out ways to manage difficult feelings. I work with individuals who experience difficulties with their emotions, thinking style and or behaviour. I also work with people who have difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues including, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Bi-polar disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder and personality issues.
If you’re an adult or adolescent looking for CBT for help with any type of anxiety issue, depression or emotional issue I can help listen, support and guide you so that you can return to your old self. I am calm, understanding and empathic. Don’t suffer any longer than you need to. Seek help. If I’m not the right person for you I will direct you to a colleague who can help.
If you’re an adult or adolescent looking for CBT for help with any type of anxiety issue, depression or emotional issue I can help listen, support and guide you so that you can return to your old self. I am calm, understanding and empathic. Don’t suffer any longer than you need to. Seek help. If I’m not the right person for you I will direct you to a colleague who can help.
I specialise in EMDR and CBT and have worked in mental health since 2011. EMDR and CBT are effective psychological therapies in treating a range of anxiety disorders as well as depression. I have worked across a range of psychological settings throughout my career. I am passionate about helping those I work with in a collaborative way, ensuing you feel empowered about your mental health and the work we will do together.
I specialise in EMDR and CBT and have worked in mental health since 2011. EMDR and CBT are effective psychological therapies in treating a range of anxiety disorders as well as depression. I have worked across a range of psychological settings throughout my career. I am passionate about helping those I work with in a collaborative way, ensuing you feel empowered about your mental health and the work we will do together.
Are you coping with anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, loss, depression, stress, change, low self-esteem or perhaps you are just not feeling as you'd like? Life can be hard and managing feelings or situations can sometimes be overwhelming. Whatever you are faced with, I’m here to support you. I work with adults and teenagers whenever they need support.
Are you coping with anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, loss, depression, stress, change, low self-esteem or perhaps you are just not feeling as you'd like? Life can be hard and managing feelings or situations can sometimes be overwhelming. Whatever you are faced with, I’m here to support you. I work with adults and teenagers whenever they need support.
I’m an award-winning counselling psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children, adults, couples, and families. I use positive, solution-focused therapies to help you move toward your goals and values, offering practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, OCD, depression, phobias, low confidence, relationship difficulties, smoking cessation, and weight loss.
I’m an award-winning counselling psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children, adults, couples, and families. I use positive, solution-focused therapies to help you move toward your goals and values, offering practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, OCD, depression, phobias, low confidence, relationship difficulties, smoking cessation, and weight loss.
My therapy is right for you if you are overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, depression, numbness, or the impact of past trauma, and you are tired of feeling stuck. You want clarity, structure, and someone who will both support you and challenge you. You may struggle with panic, OCD, PTSD, ADHD-related difficulties, or health anxiety, and you want to regain control. Your goal is to feel calmer, more confident, to become the best version of yourself, and to live in line with your values—and you are ready to walk with me to get there.
My therapy is right for you if you are overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, depression, numbness, or the impact of past trauma, and you are tired of feeling stuck. You want clarity, structure, and someone who will both support you and challenge you. You may struggle with panic, OCD, PTSD, ADHD-related difficulties, or health anxiety, and you want to regain control. Your goal is to feel calmer, more confident, to become the best version of yourself, and to live in line with your values—and you are ready to walk with me to get there.
Life can be difficult, and we all go through times of challenge, uncertainty, or emotional pain. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts or emotions. Perhaps things that once helped no longer do, or something in your life has shifted. You may be looking for understanding, relief from distress, or a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Life can be difficult, and we all go through times of challenge, uncertainty, or emotional pain. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts or emotions. Perhaps things that once helped no longer do, or something in your life has shifted. You may be looking for understanding, relief from distress, or a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
On the outside, things probably look fine. You're functioning, showing up, getting through the day. But internally there's a persistent hum of anxiety, self-doubt, or a feeling that something is off — in your relationships, in how you feel about yourself, or in patterns you keep falling into no matter how hard you try to change them. You're tired of it, but you're not quite sure where it's coming from or how to shift it.
On the outside, things probably look fine. You're functioning, showing up, getting through the day. But internally there's a persistent hum of anxiety, self-doubt, or a feeling that something is off — in your relationships, in how you feel about yourself, or in patterns you keep falling into no matter how hard you try to change them. You're tired of it, but you're not quite sure where it's coming from or how to shift it.
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Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviours that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioural change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.