Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Wickford
You might recognise how anxiety limits your days, feel weighed down by low mood, notice how past experiences still resonate, find sensory sensitivities making ordinary moments challenging, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. With my 30 years' clinical and educational experience, as a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurse and sensory processing therapist, I blend evidence-based methods with holistic, integrated care. Together, we'll work at your pace to understand these challenges, nurture your resilience, and make meaningful progress toward the life you envision, and guided by what matters most to you.
You might recognise how anxiety limits your days, feel weighed down by low mood, notice how past experiences still resonate, find sensory sensitivities making ordinary moments challenging, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. With my 30 years' clinical and educational experience, as a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, Mental Health Nurse and sensory processing therapist, I blend evidence-based methods with holistic, integrated care. Together, we'll work at your pace to understand these challenges, nurture your resilience, and make meaningful progress toward the life you envision, and guided by what matters most to you.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
Hi I'm Vickie, a passionate and committed CBT therapist with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field offering therapeutic support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Like you don't have the energy or motivation to get things done? You're not enjoying things like you used to and getting through the day feels like a struggle? Are you anxious in social situations, or have a specific fear or phobia(s)? Perhaps you just cant stop worrying about things, thinking anxiously about your health, or having upsetting thoughts? Have you been through something which really impacted you and can't stop thinking about it?
Hi I'm Vickie, a passionate and committed CBT therapist with over 10 years experience working in the mental health field offering therapeutic support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Like you don't have the energy or motivation to get things done? You're not enjoying things like you used to and getting through the day feels like a struggle? Are you anxious in social situations, or have a specific fear or phobia(s)? Perhaps you just cant stop worrying about things, thinking anxiously about your health, or having upsetting thoughts? Have you been through something which really impacted you and can't stop thinking about it?
Hello, My name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified counsellor in Essex. I have over ten years' experience volunteering and working in mental health; currently in the NHS as a CBT therapist. I also deliver Mental Health First Aid training. I offer face to face sessions in a private space with off street parking. I also offer online (zoom) and telephone sessions.
Hello, My name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified counsellor in Essex. I have over ten years' experience volunteering and working in mental health; currently in the NHS as a CBT therapist. I also deliver Mental Health First Aid training. I offer face to face sessions in a private space with off street parking. I also offer online (zoom) and telephone sessions.
Expertise: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Health Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Sleep problems Trauma and PTSD and Social anxiety.
I am an experienced BABCP accredited Psychotherapist who is passionate about the wellbeing of people. I have worked in mental health for 10+ years, offering a range of services for people who may be struggling with their mental health. I adopt a person centred approach which is why treatment will be in collaboration with you, the client. Treatment will be centred around your goals using an evidence based treatment.
Expertise: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Health Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Sleep problems Trauma and PTSD and Social anxiety.
I am an experienced BABCP accredited Psychotherapist who is passionate about the wellbeing of people. I have worked in mental health for 10+ years, offering a range of services for people who may be struggling with their mental health. I adopt a person centred approach which is why treatment will be in collaboration with you, the client. Treatment will be centred around your goals using an evidence based treatment.
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
Hi, I'm Chevair and I know how overwhelming it can feel to struggle with intense emotions, distress, or relationship challenges. If you feel stuck in cycles of emotional pain, impulsivity, or disconnection, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
Hi there, I'm a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with almost 20 years working in mental health. I help safely explore your past, cope presently through self-care, and provide specific wellbeing for continued healing. I have empathy and patience, providing a comfortable experience. I have been on my own journey with mental health, leading to honest connections with my clients. I offer ideas through a range of approaches. Clients find me easy to talk to and feel lighter after sessions. I'm a relaxed and creative, spiritual person, combining therapy and wellbeing to help your healing journey. I put you first.
Hi there, I'm a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with almost 20 years working in mental health. I help safely explore your past, cope presently through self-care, and provide specific wellbeing for continued healing. I have empathy and patience, providing a comfortable experience. I have been on my own journey with mental health, leading to honest connections with my clients. I offer ideas through a range of approaches. Clients find me easy to talk to and feel lighter after sessions. I'm a relaxed and creative, spiritual person, combining therapy and wellbeing to help your healing journey. I put you first.
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My therapy approach has been particularly effective with clients with low-self esteem, depression, worry, OCD, trauma experiences and social anxiety.
Experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, has complimented my delivery of CBT as this allows my therapy approach to recognise the importance addressing all aspects of health: sleep, exercise and nutrition - all playing a role in the individual’s wellbeing. I am also trained in EMDR to treat PTSD and other trauma related problems.
My therapy approach has been particularly effective with clients with low-self esteem, depression, worry, OCD, trauma experiences and social anxiety.
Experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, has complimented my delivery of CBT as this allows my therapy approach to recognise the importance addressing all aspects of health: sleep, exercise and nutrition - all playing a role in the individual’s wellbeing. I am also trained in EMDR to treat PTSD and other trauma related problems.
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
All of these themes are extremely common with OCD.
I have personal experience of OCD, which I manage well. As a therapist, I have been working in private practice with adults and young people with OCD over the last three years. I hold a level 4 Diploma in Integrative CounselIing and am registered with the BACP. I work via Skype and WhatsApp only. Assessments are charged at £85 and therapy sessions at £60.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
Success is often depicted as a series of milestones achieved through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Yet, there’s a hidden dimension to success that goes beyond external accomplishments. The "secret language of success" includes understanding and overcoming personal emotional challenges that can impede our progress. Every successful individual has faced various personal challenges. Typically, the impact of such challenges goes unnoticed for quite some time. Anxiety can make it hard for us to focus and perform. Depression can cast a shadow over our aspirations. Low self-esteem and self-doubt can inhibit our confidence.
I can offer specialist treatment especially for trauma, OCD, health anxiety and depression.
Embark on a transformative journey with a skilled and compassionate cognitive behavioural therapist. I have over 12 years of experience working alongside adults of age 16 and above from diverse backgrounds. I work in NHS and the private sector. I specialise in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and a variety of difficulties including but not limited to stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, phobias, and the emotional impact of short or/and long-term health illnesses/conditions. I provide a empathetic and non-judgemental space.
I can offer specialist treatment especially for trauma, OCD, health anxiety and depression.
Embark on a transformative journey with a skilled and compassionate cognitive behavioural therapist. I have over 12 years of experience working alongside adults of age 16 and above from diverse backgrounds. I work in NHS and the private sector. I specialise in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and a variety of difficulties including but not limited to stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, phobias, and the emotional impact of short or/and long-term health illnesses/conditions. I provide a empathetic and non-judgemental space.
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
Feeling down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Perhaps your anxiety, worrying and over-thinking is stopping you from moving forward? - Maybe you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts or intense emotions. Are your panic attacks preventing you from going to certain places or doing certain activities? Are you plagued by intrusive & distressing thoughts? Any, or all, of the above could be making you feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead?
Feeling down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Perhaps your anxiety, worrying and over-thinking is stopping you from moving forward? - Maybe you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts or intense emotions. Are your panic attacks preventing you from going to certain places or doing certain activities? Are you plagued by intrusive & distressing thoughts? Any, or all, of the above could be making you feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead?
Common mental health difficulties that I work with include: Depression, Low Self Esteem, OCD, PTSD, GAD, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Post Natal Depression/trauma.
I am a friendly and approachable CBT therapist. I offer a safe space for people to take time away from their busy lives and focus on their own needs.
Common mental health difficulties that I work with include: Depression, Low Self Esteem, OCD, PTSD, GAD, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Post Natal Depression/trauma.
I am a friendly and approachable CBT therapist. I offer a safe space for people to take time away from their busy lives and focus on their own needs.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD.
My approach is grounded in evidence based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). These approaches help clients learn practical skills to handle difficult thoughts and emotions, while also cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.
I work with people facing a range of challenges, such as: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD.
My approach is grounded in evidence based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). These approaches help clients learn practical skills to handle difficult thoughts and emotions, while also cultivating greater self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. I believe that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
Most recently I have been working with adults in the private sector and specialise in trauma, perinatal, eating disorders, OCD, depression and anxiety.
We all need to talk at times and sometimes we all need to take time out to work things through. This is a brave step, so it's important to know who I am and what I can offer; I am an experienced BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist and an EMDR Practitioner, I also interweave 3rd Wave CBT techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Schema therapy into my clinical treatment. I believe that ultimately we are all human beings that feel pain and require compassion and non-judgemental support.
I work a lot with OCD, using CBT with ERP.
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma. I support parents and carers alongside work with their child. I work creatively and playfully when appropriate and if welcomed. I feel it is important to get to know each person as a unique individual and build on their strengths in our work together. I work integratively, drawing upon several therapeutic models including CBT and EMDR, depending on what feels appropriate. My team can also offer support with needs including long-term health conditions (diabetes, CFS/ME, asthma), psychosis, self-esteem and anxiety (see my website).
I work a lot with OCD, using CBT with ERP.
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma. I support parents and carers alongside work with their child. I work creatively and playfully when appropriate and if welcomed. I feel it is important to get to know each person as a unique individual and build on their strengths in our work together. I work integratively, drawing upon several therapeutic models including CBT and EMDR, depending on what feels appropriate. My team can also offer support with needs including long-term health conditions (diabetes, CFS/ME, asthma), psychosis, self-esteem and anxiety (see my website).
Nearby Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors Searches for Wickford
- Basildon
- Benfleet
- Billericay
- Canvey Island
- Danbury
- Great Baddow
- Hockley
- Ingatestone
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Rayleigh
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Stanford-le-Hope
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.