Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Weston-super-Mare
Lisa Hayes Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Weston-super-Mare BS24
I have a special interest in trichotillomania (chronic hair-pulling).
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it all alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or life is okay but you have a sense that there is something not quite right, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood..
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman, whose own life experiences have inspired me to train as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
I have a special interest in trichotillomania (chronic hair-pulling).
Life can be hard, and you don't have to navigate it all alone. If you are feeling lost, anxious, sad, depressed or life is okay but you have a sense that there is something not quite right, talking with me may help.
You may be feeling exhausted from trying to fit in, feeling too much, not enough or constantly misunderstood..
Maybe you are having difficulty enjoying life, suffering from recurring negative or intrusive thoughts, or struggling with relationships?...or parenting feels overwhelming?
I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman, whose own life experiences have inspired me to train as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for adults, teenagers, and couples. I believe in working alongside you, at your pace, to explore the challenges you’re facing and help you reconnect with your own strengths and inner resilience.
My approach is rooted in empathy and genuine understanding, whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or life transitions. I have experience supporting clients through a range of complex emotions and situations, with a particular focus on trauma and its lasting impact.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for adults, teenagers, and couples. I believe in working alongside you, at your pace, to explore the challenges you’re facing and help you reconnect with your own strengths and inner resilience.
My approach is rooted in empathy and genuine understanding, whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or life transitions. I have experience supporting clients through a range of complex emotions and situations, with a particular focus on trauma and its lasting impact.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
I have taught in adult education for many years, worked in special educational needs and in child protection at North Somerset Council. I am also a Makaton Regional Tutor and understand the importance of good communication and helping others navigate being fully understood and through their own journey learn to communicate effectively. I am the Children and Young Person's Counselling Specialist at a local hospice.
My life experiences have taught me how challenging life can be. Sometimes our present and future might be significantly impacted by the past.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you, can feel overwhelming.
I have taught in adult education for many years, worked in special educational needs and in child protection at North Somerset Council. I am also a Makaton Regional Tutor and understand the importance of good communication and helping others navigate being fully understood and through their own journey learn to communicate effectively. I am the Children and Young Person's Counselling Specialist at a local hospice.
My life experiences have taught me how challenging life can be. Sometimes our present and future might be significantly impacted by the past.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you, can feel overwhelming.
If you are struggling with past traumas, PTSD, anxiety, low self-esteem, or stress, I’m Dr Szerenke Kovacs—an HCPC-registered and BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist, EMDR Therapist, and ADHD Assessment Specialist. I help people heal emotional wounds, build resilience, manage overwhelm, and reconnect with their true self. Whether you're facing trauma, burnout, or emotional blocks, I'm here to guide you forward. If you are ready to begin your journey towards a more empowered you, I would love to work with you.
If you are struggling with past traumas, PTSD, anxiety, low self-esteem, or stress, I’m Dr Szerenke Kovacs—an HCPC-registered and BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist, EMDR Therapist, and ADHD Assessment Specialist. I help people heal emotional wounds, build resilience, manage overwhelm, and reconnect with their true self. Whether you're facing trauma, burnout, or emotional blocks, I'm here to guide you forward. If you are ready to begin your journey towards a more empowered you, I would love to work with you.
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whatever you’re experiencing from anxiety to zoning out, the right support can help you regain balance and clarity. As an integrative counsellor, I work holistically, recognising the connection between mind and body, and offering a warm, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can work toward greater calm, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whatever you’re experiencing from anxiety to zoning out, the right support can help you regain balance and clarity. As an integrative counsellor, I work holistically, recognising the connection between mind and body, and offering a warm, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can work toward greater calm, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
Hi, I'm Kimberley (she/her), an integrative person-centred counsellor. This means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to adapt sessions to the needs of my clients in a collaborative way. Therapy works best when it's personalised and tailored to the individual, and provided by someone who is compassionate, down to earth, welcoming, and real. I strive to create an environment where my clients feel seen and heard, and where they are valued as the individuals that they are. My practice aligns with my personal values of justice, intersectional feminism, compassion, and authenticity.
Hi, I'm Kimberley (she/her), an integrative person-centred counsellor. This means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to adapt sessions to the needs of my clients in a collaborative way. Therapy works best when it's personalised and tailored to the individual, and provided by someone who is compassionate, down to earth, welcoming, and real. I strive to create an environment where my clients feel seen and heard, and where they are valued as the individuals that they are. My practice aligns with my personal values of justice, intersectional feminism, compassion, and authenticity.
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
With extensive experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed an interest and expertise in working with children and young people, especially teenagers and neurodiverse clients. I understand the unique challenges they face and am dedicated to supporting them through their journey.
Have you been the victim of Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Domestic violence, Sexual abuse. Emotional abuse. Trauma caused through your work as Police or Armed forces, or through a Road Traffic Collision. In my experience we go through our lives, being traumatised by various issues, and it slowly weighs us down until it becomes debilitating. Yet within a really short period of time, I can help release you from this pain. I work with young people & adults dealing with mental illness, anxiety, substance issues caused by trauma.
Have you been the victim of Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Domestic violence, Sexual abuse. Emotional abuse. Trauma caused through your work as Police or Armed forces, or through a Road Traffic Collision. In my experience we go through our lives, being traumatised by various issues, and it slowly weighs us down until it becomes debilitating. Yet within a really short period of time, I can help release you from this pain. I work with young people & adults dealing with mental illness, anxiety, substance issues caused by trauma.
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
Clients often tell me that they feel understood in a way they haven't experienced before. My approach is warm, genuine and deeply compassionate. I take the time to truly understand your world—how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel and respond—without judgement or assumptions.
I'll help you understand the psychological processes that influence your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Together, we'll make sense of how your brain responds to stress, why certain patterns keep repeating, how past experiences continue to affect the the present, and what is happening beneath the surface when emotions feel overwhelming.
Clients often tell me that they feel understood in a way they haven't experienced before. My approach is warm, genuine and deeply compassionate. I take the time to truly understand your world—how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel and respond—without judgement or assumptions.
I'll help you understand the psychological processes that influence your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Together, we'll make sense of how your brain responds to stress, why certain patterns keep repeating, how past experiences continue to affect the the present, and what is happening beneath the surface when emotions feel overwhelming.
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £35–£65.
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £35–£65.
Hi I’m Natalie - an experienced and accredited counsellor offering sessions in person or online. I’m also the author of Being Human - the path to self acceptance, resilience and happiness. I’ve worked in private practice and at a University student counselling service. Prior to counselling, I spent a decade in the corporate world and also have over 30 years of spiritual training and practice. I particularly specialise in supporting greater self-acceptance, self-love, confidence, embodiment, resilience, spiritual development and overcoming depression, stress and anxiety. I've worked with individuals who are neurodivergent, sensitive and empathic.
Hi I’m Natalie - an experienced and accredited counsellor offering sessions in person or online. I’m also the author of Being Human - the path to self acceptance, resilience and happiness. I’ve worked in private practice and at a University student counselling service. Prior to counselling, I spent a decade in the corporate world and also have over 30 years of spiritual training and practice. I particularly specialise in supporting greater self-acceptance, self-love, confidence, embodiment, resilience, spiritual development and overcoming depression, stress and anxiety. I've worked with individuals who are neurodivergent, sensitive and empathic.
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with adults, couples & young people 16+. How we relate to one another and to ourselves impacts how we think, feel and function. Anxiety, internal criticism, low self-esteem, depression thrive if we're not heard, understood and valued. I work to shed light on how our relationships past and present shape us and how we can get stuck repeating patterns of behaviour that no longer serve us. I offer a safe space to look at what is not working. Together we'll seek to make sense of your experience, find new insights and perspectives, enabling you to move forward on your own terms.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with adults, couples & young people 16+. How we relate to one another and to ourselves impacts how we think, feel and function. Anxiety, internal criticism, low self-esteem, depression thrive if we're not heard, understood and valued. I work to shed light on how our relationships past and present shape us and how we can get stuck repeating patterns of behaviour that no longer serve us. I offer a safe space to look at what is not working. Together we'll seek to make sense of your experience, find new insights and perspectives, enabling you to move forward on your own terms.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
I have experience working with ADHD, autism, OCD, grief, and trauma.
Every so often life throws things at us that we struggle to deal with or understand. This can be anything from the loss of a loved one to break down in relationship with family members to receiving a life changing diagnosis. It can be because of these things that we begin to question things in our everyday life and who we are. Having suffered a grief which ultimately changed the course of my life, experienced breakdowns in relationships, supported my own child through an ADHD diagnosis and not understanding how my past had affected me I understand how it feels to go through these struggles.
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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.