Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Worcester

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Dr Natalie Knight
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Whether it's panic, OCD, phobias, perfectionism, high functioning or general anxiety or burnout, you're ready to stop just surviving and start living.
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias using CBT, ACT and EMDR. My approach is practical and collaborative — focused on building tools you can actually use. You’ll get a clear plan tailored to what’s keeping you stuck, and support to move forward.
Whether it's panic, OCD, phobias, perfectionism, high functioning or general anxiety or burnout, you're ready to stop just surviving and start living.
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias using CBT, ACT and EMDR. My approach is practical and collaborative — focused on building tools you can actually use. You’ll get a clear plan tailored to what’s keeping you stuck, and support to move forward.
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Aquity CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. ​ Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. ​ Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
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Dr Kirsten Kitson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with many different presentations throughout my career in the NHS, Charity sector and HM Prison service. My experience and training can give you the confidence in my practice as I provide you with an individual approach; tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together we can explore how to improve your situation by equipping you with the necessary skills and techniques to move forward and maintain change.
I have worked with many different presentations throughout my career in the NHS, Charity sector and HM Prison service. My experience and training can give you the confidence in my practice as I provide you with an individual approach; tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together we can explore how to improve your situation by equipping you with the necessary skills and techniques to move forward and maintain change.
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Fenn Banks
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Life can be challenging, and it’s normal to experience times in which we feel overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of how to move forward. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides a strong foundation for meaningful growth and change. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the understanding that each person’s experience is valid and unique. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential environment where we can work together to help you find clarity, healing and emotional well-being. I remain open to working with whatever you may be facing.
Life can be challenging, and it’s normal to experience times in which we feel overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of how to move forward. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides a strong foundation for meaningful growth and change. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the understanding that each person’s experience is valid and unique. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential environment where we can work together to help you find clarity, healing and emotional well-being. I remain open to working with whatever you may be facing.
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Andrew Miller
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Psychotherapy, or counselling, offers a confidential, regular and supportive time and place to talk about your difficulties, concerns or questions in life. It allows you to examine your experiences and relationships, share your problems, develop your understanding of yourself, and consider your choices. It is somewhere for you to do your own thinking, with the support of a professional alongside you.
Psychotherapy, or counselling, offers a confidential, regular and supportive time and place to talk about your difficulties, concerns or questions in life. It allows you to examine your experiences and relationships, share your problems, develop your understanding of yourself, and consider your choices. It is somewhere for you to do your own thinking, with the support of a professional alongside you.
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Dr Ali Khoshfetrat
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Being challenged is an inevitable part of life and everyone may experience difficult moments at times in day-to-day life. Our natural reactions to life challenges may involve experiencing unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, low mood, shame, humiliation, and guilt. These reactions, however, may become “sticky” and you may feel unable to get rid of them. This can significantly and negatively affect your personal and professional life. My therapy offers a safe space and an opportunity for you to go through and develop a new understanding about your unprocessed emotions that would help you begin formulating a new way forward.
Being challenged is an inevitable part of life and everyone may experience difficult moments at times in day-to-day life. Our natural reactions to life challenges may involve experiencing unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, low mood, shame, humiliation, and guilt. These reactions, however, may become “sticky” and you may feel unable to get rid of them. This can significantly and negatively affect your personal and professional life. My therapy offers a safe space and an opportunity for you to go through and develop a new understanding about your unprocessed emotions that would help you begin formulating a new way forward.
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Dr Tanya Carpenter
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
As a psychologist I am trained to be able to help with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, OCD, issues related to neurodiversity, interpersonal, relationship, attachment and family issues, self esteem and confidence.
Although trained in a number of different therapy models, I work primarily within a Psychodynamic framework. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to help people realise their full potential in their current life by understanding fully, issues which may be holding them back. I can also offer interventions in Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed therapy.
As a psychologist I am trained to be able to help with a wide variety of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, OCD, issues related to neurodiversity, interpersonal, relationship, attachment and family issues, self esteem and confidence.
Although trained in a number of different therapy models, I work primarily within a Psychodynamic framework. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to help people realise their full potential in their current life by understanding fully, issues which may be holding them back. I can also offer interventions in Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed therapy.
01905 675625 View 01905 675625
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The Path Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Intrusive Thoughts, OCD, Panic, Shame, Suicidal Feelings Social: Relationships, Family, Loneliness and Isolation, Dating, Communication Other: Trauma, Bereavement & Grief, Loss, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Negative Thinking & Behaviours, Work Neurodivergence & Recent Diagnosis Mindfulness & Meditation
Hello! I'm Dean. ​​ I am a counsellor and also offer mindfulness teaching. Based in Worcester, UK. I offer both in-person and online counselling, and work with individuals and groups teaching mindfulness. ​ I am passionate about mental wellbeing and flourishing and love exploring what it means to be a human being, our individual uniqueness, and how we can best navigate a sometimes challenging existence, in order that we can feel more fulfilled and happier for ourselves and others. ​
Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Intrusive Thoughts, OCD, Panic, Shame, Suicidal Feelings Social: Relationships, Family, Loneliness and Isolation, Dating, Communication Other: Trauma, Bereavement & Grief, Loss, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Negative Thinking & Behaviours, Work Neurodivergence & Recent Diagnosis Mindfulness & Meditation
Hello! I'm Dean. ​​ I am a counsellor and also offer mindfulness teaching. Based in Worcester, UK. I offer both in-person and online counselling, and work with individuals and groups teaching mindfulness. ​ I am passionate about mental wellbeing and flourishing and love exploring what it means to be a human being, our individual uniqueness, and how we can best navigate a sometimes challenging existence, in order that we can feel more fulfilled and happier for ourselves and others. ​
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Philippa Capel
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
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Katherine Williams
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I am a HCPC registered and PBS chartered Clinical Psychologist. My aim is to support you to achieve a greater sense of well-being; to feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life. I work with couples and adults experiencing a range of difficulties. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches which include (but are not limited to): - Systemic therapy (thinking about how problematic patterns can occur within our relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves) - Narrative therapy (the stories we tell about ourselves and how these can shape our identity) - Cognitive behaviour therapy - Compassion focus
I am a HCPC registered and PBS chartered Clinical Psychologist. My aim is to support you to achieve a greater sense of well-being; to feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life. I work with couples and adults experiencing a range of difficulties. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches which include (but are not limited to): - Systemic therapy (thinking about how problematic patterns can occur within our relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves) - Narrative therapy (the stories we tell about ourselves and how these can shape our identity) - Cognitive behaviour therapy - Compassion focus
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Julie Jakeman
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Children and Young People have many issues which they cannot always express and understand their feelings, as adults sometimes can. Issues can range from parents splitting up, school problems, exam stress and pressure, friendship issues, witnessing domestic abuse or sexual abuse. The lists can be endless. My job is to creatively work with the child or young person to explore what their issues are and help build up self esteem and track their goals in therapy in creative ways.
Children and Young People have many issues which they cannot always express and understand their feelings, as adults sometimes can. Issues can range from parents splitting up, school problems, exam stress and pressure, friendship issues, witnessing domestic abuse or sexual abuse. The lists can be endless. My job is to creatively work with the child or young person to explore what their issues are and help build up self esteem and track their goals in therapy in creative ways.
01905 950220 View 01905 950220
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Dianne Mee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Maybe you had a difficult childhood, suffered neglect, abuse, bullying. Perhaps life became challenging later on. Trauma is a subjective experience, if something upset you at any point then you may be still living with the impact of the trauma. There may be multiple traumatic events in your life which you have been unable to process. Subsequent traumatic events will add to your distress. Untreated trauma inevitably manifests itself as anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. If you would like to make sense of your life and repair the damage caused by your past then EMDR provides the most humane & effective treatment.
Maybe you had a difficult childhood, suffered neglect, abuse, bullying. Perhaps life became challenging later on. Trauma is a subjective experience, if something upset you at any point then you may be still living with the impact of the trauma. There may be multiple traumatic events in your life which you have been unable to process. Subsequent traumatic events will add to your distress. Untreated trauma inevitably manifests itself as anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. If you would like to make sense of your life and repair the damage caused by your past then EMDR provides the most humane & effective treatment.
0121 387 3527 View 0121 387 3527
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Gillian Elwell Mbabcp Mbacp
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hello my name is Gillian. Thank you for visiting my page. I work remotely and so I am able to work with clients in any UK location via telephone or video call. Whatever your reason for seeking help, whether it is feeling low or lost or dealing with anxiety or a traumatic event from the past, I aim to offer a listening ear, to validate you and ensure that you feel seen and heard as we work together to help you move forward in the most positive way.
Hello my name is Gillian. Thank you for visiting my page. I work remotely and so I am able to work with clients in any UK location via telephone or video call. Whatever your reason for seeking help, whether it is feeling low or lost or dealing with anxiety or a traumatic event from the past, I aim to offer a listening ear, to validate you and ensure that you feel seen and heard as we work together to help you move forward in the most positive way.
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Julie Ingram
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
01981 200129 View 01981 200129
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Sasha Hvidsten
Psychiatrist
Serves Area
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders. I work with a team of nurses and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to suit your needs. We have a clinic within a period property in the worcestershire countryside that is quiet and relaxing. We offer assessment and treatment, for autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, Tics and Tourette's, The correct diagnosis is really important in order to get the right help. Our support doesn't end with diagnosis - we are here until you don't need us anymore.
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and see patients for concerns such as ADHD, autism and Tourettes / tic disorders. I work with a team of nurses and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to suit your needs. We have a clinic within a period property in the worcestershire countryside that is quiet and relaxing. We offer assessment and treatment, for autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression, Tics and Tourette's, The correct diagnosis is really important in order to get the right help. Our support doesn't end with diagnosis - we are here until you don't need us anymore.
01527 919209 View 01527 919209
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Sarah Benkwitz
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
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Therapy Centre Services
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy Centre Services provides affordable and accessible counselling sessions for clients across the UK via Zoom or telephone. We know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, or to think about counselling, and provide a confidential and safe place for you to talk to one of our Counsellors. All of our team work in a non-judgemental way, listening to you, hearing you and helping you to work through the issues that you are experiencing.
Therapy Centre Services provides affordable and accessible counselling sessions for clients across the UK via Zoom or telephone. We know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, or to think about counselling, and provide a confidential and safe place for you to talk to one of our Counsellors. All of our team work in a non-judgemental way, listening to you, hearing you and helping you to work through the issues that you are experiencing.
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Dr Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you? Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you? Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
0117 463 7124 View 0117 463 7124
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Cheltenham’s Counselling and Supervision Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
01242 339245 View 01242 339245
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Chloe Randles
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
My practice is centered around acceptance of you as an individual. You will be provided with a safe space to be heard and validated without judgment, pressure, or expectation. I feel that my genuine approach and kind, warm nature positively impacts my relationships with clients which is essential for therapeutic success. Together, we will work to explore and understand what is happening beneath the surface, identify patterns, and make links between the past and the present. I believe that this is the key to building self-awareness and self-love.
My practice is centered around acceptance of you as an individual. You will be provided with a safe space to be heard and validated without judgment, pressure, or expectation. I feel that my genuine approach and kind, warm nature positively impacts my relationships with clients which is essential for therapeutic success. Together, we will work to explore and understand what is happening beneath the surface, identify patterns, and make links between the past and the present. I believe that this is the key to building self-awareness and self-love.
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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.