Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Woodbridge

Martin Wilks
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
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Judith Goldsmith
Counsellor, MHGI
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
I am a fully qualified Human Givens Therapist. I have over 20 year's experience working in health and social care settings with both individuals and families. My training in Human Givens psychotherapy enables me to help people with a range of conditions. I work to help clients feel better fast and in as few sessions as possible. I am passionate about listening to my clients, understanding the world from their perspective and helping them to build resilience and find solutions to life's challenges. I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and reach their full potential whatever their current difficulties.
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Felicity Pryor
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, anxieties, trauma, low mood, overwhelm, stress and unexpected changes such as loss. We can see how your thoughts and feelings are impacting on your life, work and relationships and how talking about them may help improve your situation.
Life throws up challenges at any stage. Together we can give time to strengthen your emotional wellbeing and resilience for the future. This may involve reflecting on where the difficulties came from and how we can make changes. We will work at your pace in a compassionate space without judgement. I provide a professional, empathetic and confidential space for adults suffering from depression, anxieties, trauma, low mood, overwhelm, stress and unexpected changes such as loss. We can see how your thoughts and feelings are impacting on your life, work and relationships and how talking about them may help improve your situation.
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Melanie Stride-Noble Therapy
Counsellor, MSc
1 Endorsed
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, difficult emotions or patterns of thinking and behaviour that affect your wellbeing. Perhaps you're experiencing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or finding that past experiences influence how you feel today. You might know exactly what you'd like help with, or simply feel that something isn't quite right. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, understand yourself more deeply and develop ways of moving forward that feel meaningful to you both in person and online.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, difficult emotions or patterns of thinking and behaviour that affect your wellbeing. Perhaps you're experiencing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or finding that past experiences influence how you feel today. You might know exactly what you'd like help with, or simply feel that something isn't quite right. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, understand yourself more deeply and develop ways of moving forward that feel meaningful to you both in person and online.
01394 331645 View 01394 331645
The Listening Barn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
01733 924580 View 01733 924580
Nicola Campbell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with a lack of confidence or is low self-worth stopping you from fulfilling your potential? Do you it difficult to maintain healthy relationships? Have you experienced loss or grief that you are trying to make sense of? Is anxiety holding you back from living the life that you want? I am a psychotherapist and counsellor offering CBT and psychodynamic counselling, online across the UK and in person in Ipswich. I provide compassionate and trauma informed therapy service. We can address problems you are currently experiencing, make sense of the impact of past experiences or work towards your future goals.
Are you struggling with a lack of confidence or is low self-worth stopping you from fulfilling your potential? Do you it difficult to maintain healthy relationships? Have you experienced loss or grief that you are trying to make sense of? Is anxiety holding you back from living the life that you want? I am a psychotherapist and counsellor offering CBT and psychodynamic counselling, online across the UK and in person in Ipswich. I provide compassionate and trauma informed therapy service. We can address problems you are currently experiencing, make sense of the impact of past experiences or work towards your future goals.
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Michael Patrick Buckley
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
With over 25 years experience working as a therapist and my own life challenges, I am still continually stretching myself and increasing my knowledge and skills, for the benefit of my clients. My passion and purpose in life is to challenge my own mind and passing that knowledge and experience on, helping you to do the same and ultimately feeling able to handle anything that happens in life, even through difficult times. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc. are quite common in these times and together we may be able to help you with strategies and clear understanding at a deeper level, enabling you to progress.
With over 25 years experience working as a therapist and my own life challenges, I am still continually stretching myself and increasing my knowledge and skills, for the benefit of my clients. My passion and purpose in life is to challenge my own mind and passing that knowledge and experience on, helping you to do the same and ultimately feeling able to handle anything that happens in life, even through difficult times. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc. are quite common in these times and together we may be able to help you with strategies and clear understanding at a deeper level, enabling you to progress.
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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.