Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Thornton Heath
We work with local authorities, agencies to deliver anxiety, depression, ocd, phobias grief and loss, trauma including ptsd, post-diagnosis
A CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long term wellbeing.
We specialise in anxiety, Depression, anger management, grief and loss, trauma Ptsd OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, stress, eating disorders, post diagnosis
We work with local authorities, agencies to deliver anxiety, depression, ocd, phobias grief and loss, trauma including ptsd, post-diagnosis
A CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long term wellbeing.
We specialise in anxiety, Depression, anger management, grief and loss, trauma Ptsd OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, stress, eating disorders, post diagnosis
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
Right now, as you read this, you are likely not in a good place. You may be feeling distressed and hopeless or overwhelmed. This may have been going on for a long time and you may have tried to cope in different ways - but it's no longer working? You have tried talking to friends and family but that isn't working either? Maybe there are things that happened a long time ago in your childhood and this is still affecting you today - therapy can be a place to begin to look at all of this and can be the start of beginning to feel better and with improving self-esteem.
Right now, as you read this, you are likely not in a good place. You may be feeling distressed and hopeless or overwhelmed. This may have been going on for a long time and you may have tried to cope in different ways - but it's no longer working? You have tried talking to friends and family but that isn't working either? Maybe there are things that happened a long time ago in your childhood and this is still affecting you today - therapy can be a place to begin to look at all of this and can be the start of beginning to feel better and with improving self-esteem.
Past experiences of disappointment or emotional hurt can make it difficult to feel secure in relationships or confident in expressing your needs. You may find yourself avoiding closeness, second-guessing decisions, or worrying about disapproval from others.
Therapy offers a space to explore these patterns with care and at a pace that feels manageable. Over time, we can work towards greater self-understanding, emotional safety, and confidence in relating to others. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you are met as you are.
Past experiences of disappointment or emotional hurt can make it difficult to feel secure in relationships or confident in expressing your needs. You may find yourself avoiding closeness, second-guessing decisions, or worrying about disapproval from others.
Therapy offers a space to explore these patterns with care and at a pace that feels manageable. Over time, we can work towards greater self-understanding, emotional safety, and confidence in relating to others. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you are met as you are.
Therapy offers a space for you to explore what matters most to you, and to reflect on experiences, feelings, and thoughts that may be making life feel challenging. As an integrative practitioner with strong humanistic values, I work holistically and tailor therapy to each client’s individual needs. I am committed to co-creating a therapeutic space that is culturally sensitive, collaborative, and led by the client, supporting meaningful personal change and growth.
Therapy offers a space for you to explore what matters most to you, and to reflect on experiences, feelings, and thoughts that may be making life feel challenging. As an integrative practitioner with strong humanistic values, I work holistically and tailor therapy to each client’s individual needs. I am committed to co-creating a therapeutic space that is culturally sensitive, collaborative, and led by the client, supporting meaningful personal change and growth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
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Hello, we are the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
We are integrative at our core. Which means we often integrate two or more therapies to meet the needs of the individual. Each of our therapists come with a wealth of training in different therapies, however the foundation of what we do is exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Hello, we are the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
We are integrative at our core. Which means we often integrate two or more therapies to meet the needs of the individual. Each of our therapists come with a wealth of training in different therapies, however the foundation of what we do is exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Are you struggling with OCD or anxiety?
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, meaning that I use evidence-based techniques focussing on thinking patterns and behavioural change to help with the difficulties you are facing. Understanding that every journey to therapy is unique, I bring a person-centred approach to the sessions and can tailor them to ensure they work for you and your goals.
Are you struggling with OCD or anxiety?
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, meaning that I use evidence-based techniques focussing on thinking patterns and behavioural change to help with the difficulties you are facing. Understanding that every journey to therapy is unique, I bring a person-centred approach to the sessions and can tailor them to ensure they work for you and your goals.
I specialise in compulsive patterns—both in the mind ( OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts) and in relationships (addiction, codependency, emotional dependency).
I specialise in the patterns that keep people stuck—intrusive thoughts, anxiety loops, and relationship dynamics that feel hard to break, even when you know they’re not working. I work with people whose minds and relationships can feel intense or consuming. You might find yourself overthinking, needing certainty, or noticing patterns like people-pleasing, overgiving, or feeling emotionally pulled into situations you can’t step away from. Many of my clients are capable and insightful, but privately feel overwhelmed or exhausted by these cycles.
I specialise in compulsive patterns—both in the mind ( OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts) and in relationships (addiction, codependency, emotional dependency).
I specialise in the patterns that keep people stuck—intrusive thoughts, anxiety loops, and relationship dynamics that feel hard to break, even when you know they’re not working. I work with people whose minds and relationships can feel intense or consuming. You might find yourself overthinking, needing certainty, or noticing patterns like people-pleasing, overgiving, or feeling emotionally pulled into situations you can’t step away from. Many of my clients are capable and insightful, but privately feel overwhelmed or exhausted by these cycles.
I specialise in anxiety-related difficulties, including health anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in their own head, or worn down by anxiety that keeps returning. They may struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or a sense of dread they can’t fully explain. Often, they want relief from these patterns, to feel calmer and more confident, and to stop their lives shrinking around fear or avoidance. Above all, they want to feel understood rather than told to “just cope” or push through.
I specialise in anxiety-related difficulties, including health anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in their own head, or worn down by anxiety that keeps returning. They may struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or a sense of dread they can’t fully explain. Often, they want relief from these patterns, to feel calmer and more confident, and to stop their lives shrinking around fear or avoidance. Above all, they want to feel understood rather than told to “just cope” or push through.
Dr Shirin Mustafa
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
Clients have CBT for a variety or reasons: it could be to help a specific mental health problem such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, an eating disorder or addiction.
CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. By finding alternative, more positive ways of thinking and behaving, and by learning specific skills and coping strategies, emotional distress is reduced and resilience for future problems is developed.
Are you looking for a psychological therapist who provides a safe place for you or your child to be listened to and also equips you with lifelong knowledge and skills to take care of your emotional and mental health? I have 30 years experience working with adults, children and young people in a variety of NHS settings. This has included providing cognitive behavioural therapy for adults and young people overcoming addiction, providing specialist assessment and therapy programmes for children and families in an NHS CAMHS team and more recently providing psychological therapy for adults with depression and anxiety problems.
Are you looking for a psychological therapist who provides a safe place for you or your child to be listened to and also equips you with lifelong knowledge and skills to take care of your emotional and mental health? I have 30 years experience working with adults, children and young people in a variety of NHS settings. This has included providing cognitive behavioural therapy for adults and young people overcoming addiction, providing specialist assessment and therapy programmes for children and families in an NHS CAMHS team and more recently providing psychological therapy for adults with depression and anxiety problems.
We are all unique individuals. I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties. I will aim to help you make sense of what is currently going on for you and then to set goals or a way forward.. I believe that clients need to experience compassion and kindness as well as often, a structured way of working with specific difficulties. If structure is less of a goal and need, I aim to provide a settling in which trust is foremost and so creating a safe space to talk about difficult emotions.
We are all unique individuals. I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties. I will aim to help you make sense of what is currently going on for you and then to set goals or a way forward.. I believe that clients need to experience compassion and kindness as well as often, a structured way of working with specific difficulties. If structure is less of a goal and need, I aim to provide a settling in which trust is foremost and so creating a safe space to talk about difficult emotions.
This inner conflict can show up as anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, low self-worth, or a general sense of feeling stuck and unfulfilled.
I specialise in OCD and "Pure O", combining first-line ERP with ACT, while integrating psychodynamic approaches to identify deeper relational patterns that may be driving obsessive symptoms. Having lived experience of OCD myself, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore these struggles.
This inner conflict can show up as anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, low self-worth, or a general sense of feeling stuck and unfulfilled.
I specialise in OCD and "Pure O", combining first-line ERP with ACT, while integrating psychodynamic approaches to identify deeper relational patterns that may be driving obsessive symptoms. Having lived experience of OCD myself, I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore these struggles.
I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
I am passionate about helping people struggling with all forms of anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
We are a team of friendly and professional Clinical Psychologists, committed to offering the highest quality, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
We work collaboratively with you to deliver the evidence-based treatment for OCD (CBT with ERP) with support and empathy. We aim to help you understand and challenge OCD effectively so that it is not a barrier to you achieving your goals and living a full and happy life.
We are a team of friendly and professional Clinical Psychologists, committed to offering the highest quality, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
We work collaboratively with you to deliver the evidence-based treatment for OCD (CBT with ERP) with support and empathy. We aim to help you understand and challenge OCD effectively so that it is not a barrier to you achieving your goals and living a full and happy life.
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I am passionate about providing support to help clients make sense of their difficulties. I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy. This enables me to draw upon different therapeutic models to meet individual needs.
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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.