Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Southampton
Vicky
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Southampton SO32
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD.
Therapy provides an opportunity to learn about you, to consider direction, find meaning, in a way that isn’t always possible with friends or family. I can help with recent or long standing problems,
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning i use various techniques (tailor made to help you). Do contact me to find out more, or to arrange a brief discussion.
I have extensive experience of working with anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and in particular OCD.
Therapy provides an opportunity to learn about you, to consider direction, find meaning, in a way that isn’t always possible with friends or family. I can help with recent or long standing problems,
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning i use various techniques (tailor made to help you). Do contact me to find out more, or to arrange a brief discussion.
Area's of expertise include psychological support and treatment for adults, young people and children experiencing Anxiety (e.g., OCD, GAD, Health anxiety, Social Anxiety), Depression, Work burn-out, have a Long-Term Health Condition, Neurological Conditions, a Learning Disability, Autism-Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
Area's of expertise include psychological support and treatment for adults, young people and children experiencing Anxiety (e.g., OCD, GAD, Health anxiety, Social Anxiety), Depression, Work burn-out, have a Long-Term Health Condition, Neurological Conditions, a Learning Disability, Autism-Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
You might be feeling trapped by past trauma, anxiety, or grief - struggling to move forward despite your best efforts. You want relief from painful emotions, a calmer mind, and a renewed sense of self. You’re looking for a therapist who understands and can help you find lasting change.
You might be feeling trapped by past trauma, anxiety, or grief - struggling to move forward despite your best efforts. You want relief from painful emotions, a calmer mind, and a renewed sense of self. You’re looking for a therapist who understands and can help you find lasting change.
I support adults, couples, and groups struggling with depression and anxiety disorders - GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic, phobias and body dysmorphia.
I offer a safe, affirming space to explore what matters most to you. Using High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside compassion-focused and relational approaches, I support adults, couples, and groups in understanding unhelpful patterns and bringing meaningful change into their lives.
I support adults, couples, and groups struggling with depression and anxiety disorders - GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic, phobias and body dysmorphia.
I offer a safe, affirming space to explore what matters most to you. Using High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside compassion-focused and relational approaches, I support adults, couples, and groups in understanding unhelpful patterns and bringing meaningful change into their lives.
I am experienced in assessment and treatment of stress/burn out, social, health or generalised anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, trauma, low self-esteem, depression and more.
I take time to listen to what matters to you and together we understand your unique experiences. We will identify unhelpful cycles and help you develop practical skills, working towards meaningful and lasting change. I tailor treatment plans to suit you and integrate alternative approaches such as compassion focused therapy or adaptions for ADHD/autism.
I am experienced in assessment and treatment of stress/burn out, social, health or generalised anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, trauma, low self-esteem, depression and more.
I take time to listen to what matters to you and together we understand your unique experiences. We will identify unhelpful cycles and help you develop practical skills, working towards meaningful and lasting change. I tailor treatment plans to suit you and integrate alternative approaches such as compassion focused therapy or adaptions for ADHD/autism.
I offer a professional, confidential and friendly space for you to explore whatever is troubling you. I am open, honest and laid back and provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore any difficulties in your life. Talking about and exploring your emotions and feelings will help you come to your own conclusions and empower you to take your next steps in life. Talking to a counsellor can feel daunting, but can help you resolve and understand any challenges or difficulties you may be facing. Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions bringing about positive change in your life. I also work using EMDR.
I offer a professional, confidential and friendly space for you to explore whatever is troubling you. I am open, honest and laid back and provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore any difficulties in your life. Talking about and exploring your emotions and feelings will help you come to your own conclusions and empower you to take your next steps in life. Talking to a counsellor can feel daunting, but can help you resolve and understand any challenges or difficulties you may be facing. Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions bringing about positive change in your life. I also work using EMDR.
Clients' needs are multi-faceted. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR (Europe Accredited), I provide tailored support. Together, we can work on developing healthier coping strategies, enhancing self-esteem, and building resilience.
Clients' needs are multi-faceted. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, IPT, CFT, and EMDR (Europe Accredited), I provide tailored support. Together, we can work on developing healthier coping strategies, enhancing self-esteem, and building resilience.
As a Person-Centred Psychotherapist, I offer therapy to people who are at a point in their lives where they recognise a need for change, or that they feel something is not right, and want to discover what that is, I will support you on that journey. We will work through any issues together to make the changes you need to get your life back on track and feeling happier and fulfilled. I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.
As a Person-Centred Psychotherapist, I offer therapy to people who are at a point in their lives where they recognise a need for change, or that they feel something is not right, and want to discover what that is, I will support you on that journey. We will work through any issues together to make the changes you need to get your life back on track and feeling happier and fulfilled. I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.
I am trained in many different aspects of counselling which I sometimes weave together depending on what you the client needs and what the particular issue is. The most important thing, however, is that you are able to trust me and that I will be guided by you and who you are and what you would like to talk about.
I will listen, encourage and also be my true-self in order to help you find the answers that you need for yourself.. However, I also have other styles that I can use to tailor-make our sessions just for you and your particular needs, personality and situation.
I am trained in many different aspects of counselling which I sometimes weave together depending on what you the client needs and what the particular issue is. The most important thing, however, is that you are able to trust me and that I will be guided by you and who you are and what you would like to talk about.
I will listen, encourage and also be my true-self in order to help you find the answers that you need for yourself.. However, I also have other styles that I can use to tailor-make our sessions just for you and your particular needs, personality and situation.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, perhaps struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults over 18 who are facing challenges affecting their mental and emotional wellbeing. There is no one-size-fits-all in counselling, so sessions are tailored to your needs, preferences, and pace. Counselling provides a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to pause, feel heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can uncover insights, build self-awareness, and support greater clarity, self-acceptance, and understanding of self.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, perhaps struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults over 18 who are facing challenges affecting their mental and emotional wellbeing. There is no one-size-fits-all in counselling, so sessions are tailored to your needs, preferences, and pace. Counselling provides a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to pause, feel heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can uncover insights, build self-awareness, and support greater clarity, self-acceptance, and understanding of self.
Dr Molly Brimson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Southampton SO14
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you're feeling low or anxious - maybe you're struggling with decisions about the future of a relationship or feel stuck and unhappy with the life you are leading. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. I work with adults and young people from all works of life. My specialisms include anxiety and low self-esteem, trauma-related difficulties, depression and low mood, bereavement and loss, and relationship and attachment difficulties.
Perhaps you're feeling low or anxious - maybe you're struggling with decisions about the future of a relationship or feel stuck and unhappy with the life you are leading. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. I work with adults and young people from all works of life. My specialisms include anxiety and low self-esteem, trauma-related difficulties, depression and low mood, bereavement and loss, and relationship and attachment difficulties.
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loss, trauma, identity shifts, OCD, panic attacks, low self-esteem, perfectionism, loneliness, overwhelm, and life transitions.
The step towards therapy invites change.
Welcome. I offer a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion, respect, and honesty. I work with individuals, relationships, and young people. Locations Hamble and (Winchester-Monday Evenings) and online
If you choose to work with me, I aim to be present, authentic, and empathically responsive, supporting a deeper awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and body.
My approach is trauma-informed and rooted in a person-centred philosophy that respects your inner guidance, and recognises your experiences and context shape your world, and your perception. That nothing exists in isolation.
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loss, trauma, identity shifts, OCD, panic attacks, low self-esteem, perfectionism, loneliness, overwhelm, and life transitions.
The step towards therapy invites change.
Welcome. I offer a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion, respect, and honesty. I work with individuals, relationships, and young people. Locations Hamble and (Winchester-Monday Evenings) and online
If you choose to work with me, I aim to be present, authentic, and empathically responsive, supporting a deeper awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and body.
My approach is trauma-informed and rooted in a person-centred philosophy that respects your inner guidance, and recognises your experiences and context shape your world, and your perception. That nothing exists in isolation.
I specialise in working with anxiety disorders such as OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, as well as working with PTSD and depression.
I am a dedicated, compassionate and skilled practitioner, specialising in working with Children and Young People through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have experience working with neurodivergent children, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and other developmental differences.
I specialise in working with anxiety disorders such as OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, as well as working with PTSD and depression.
I am a dedicated, compassionate and skilled practitioner, specialising in working with Children and Young People through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have experience working with neurodivergent children, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and other developmental differences.
Seeking therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Perhaps you would like to make changes to your life but are unsure of where to begin? We can work together to help identify patterns and themes of your view of the world and yourself in it. We can think about how past experiences may have impacted on your ability to cope and function. With acquiring greater insight, awareness and meaning, we can work towards breaking destructive patterns and gain resources which will help you cope with difficulties and make profound changes to your life and relationships.
Seeking therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Perhaps you would like to make changes to your life but are unsure of where to begin? We can work together to help identify patterns and themes of your view of the world and yourself in it. We can think about how past experiences may have impacted on your ability to cope and function. With acquiring greater insight, awareness and meaning, we can work towards breaking destructive patterns and gain resources which will help you cope with difficulties and make profound changes to your life and relationships.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values.
Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you.
Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values.
Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you.
Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD.
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges? At times, we can all face situations that affect our mental health. You or your child may be experiencing thoughts or behaviours that cause confusion, distress, or harm. Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties. I understand that seeking help can feel daunting, and my aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel at ease.
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD.
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges? At times, we can all face situations that affect our mental health. You or your child may be experiencing thoughts or behaviours that cause confusion, distress, or harm. Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties. I understand that seeking help can feel daunting, and my aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel at ease.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference.
Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference.
Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, clinical and educational. In addition to therapy and supportive coaching, we provide NHS-commissioned Autism assessments and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
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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.