Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in Merchant City, Glasgow
Using Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), we’ll work together to face those fears, untangle the anxiety, and build the tools you need to live a life that feels more open, less burdened, and true to who you are.
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m glad you’re here. Living with OCD can feel like being stuck in an endless cycle of doubt and fear, especially when it comes to those taboo, “unspeakable” thoughts that no one seems to talk about. It’s exhausting, isolating, and can leave you questioning yourself in ways that feel unbearable. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialise in working with people just like you—those navigating the challenges of OCD, including its most stigmatised and misunderstood themes.
Using Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), we’ll work together to face those fears, untangle the anxiety, and build the tools you need to live a life that feels more open, less burdened, and true to who you are.
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m glad you’re here. Living with OCD can feel like being stuck in an endless cycle of doubt and fear, especially when it comes to those taboo, “unspeakable” thoughts that no one seems to talk about. It’s exhausting, isolating, and can leave you questioning yourself in ways that feel unbearable. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialise in working with people just like you—those navigating the challenges of OCD, including its most stigmatised and misunderstood themes.
With OCD, as well as ERP treatment, I also offer inference based CBT which is a gentler evidence based approach that does not require intensive exposure.
Do you experience intrusive thoughts that cause distress, a constant doubt over whether you have checked the door is locked, or a need to undertake compulsions to reduce anxiety? Does part of you realise that these thoughts and compulsions are unhelpful, yet you struggle to stop them? Do you worry you are ‘going mad’ due to this? These may be symptoms of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which can be treated successfully with therapy. We can work together to overcome this. Intrusive thoughts do not define you or mean you are 'bad', they are simply thoughts, and we will work to together to take away their power.
With OCD, as well as ERP treatment, I also offer inference based CBT which is a gentler evidence based approach that does not require intensive exposure.
Do you experience intrusive thoughts that cause distress, a constant doubt over whether you have checked the door is locked, or a need to undertake compulsions to reduce anxiety? Does part of you realise that these thoughts and compulsions are unhelpful, yet you struggle to stop them? Do you worry you are ‘going mad’ due to this? These may be symptoms of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which can be treated successfully with therapy. We can work together to overcome this. Intrusive thoughts do not define you or mean you are 'bad', they are simply thoughts, and we will work to together to take away their power.
Hi, my name is Johanna and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My main interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
Hi, my name is Johanna and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 9+ years experience working within mental health settings. My main interests lie in working with complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and stress and burnout. I am passionate about supporting people with their mental health and I am interested in hearing what brought you to where you are today. Through exploring your current difficulties that make it feel like you are stuck, we can work together to help you move forward in your life, taking into account your goals, needs, and wants for therapy.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience of working within mental health services in a variety of settings with adults and children. I carry out psychological therapy for a wide range of conditions.
I am an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience of working within mental health services in a variety of settings with adults and children. I carry out psychological therapy for a wide range of conditions.
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
Life feels hectic and busy most of the time. I'm sure at some point in the past we have all wished for a quiet moment to reboot our busy lives. So why is it so hard to make that happen? There are so many pressures we put on ourselves and the way we go about life..... if you need a neutral,supporting person to talk these feelings through with, or even some support in seeing things in a different way... I'm here! Friendly, enthusiastic and very supportive. No ones circumstances are the same and no one answer is right. We could find a new way of coping together to help you find the way to adjust to life today and going forward.
Dr Caoimhe Clarke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may feel stuck in patterns of stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, OCD, or disordered eating. Perhaps relationships feel challenging, or overwhelming thoughts affect your daily life. You want to understand these struggles and find a way forward. You’re looking for a therapist who helps make sense of your experiences and supports lasting change. Whether you're working through emotional difficulties or aiming to enhance performance in work or life, I provide a space to explore, reflect, and develop the skills needed to create meaningful change and move towards a more fulfilling future.
You may feel stuck in patterns of stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, OCD, or disordered eating. Perhaps relationships feel challenging, or overwhelming thoughts affect your daily life. You want to understand these struggles and find a way forward. You’re looking for a therapist who helps make sense of your experiences and supports lasting change. Whether you're working through emotional difficulties or aiming to enhance performance in work or life, I provide a space to explore, reflect, and develop the skills needed to create meaningful change and move towards a more fulfilling future.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
If anxiety, overthinking and worry are interrupting daily life, you may feel stuck and unsure how to change this. Let's face it, most of us have never been taught how to manage emotions, so we bury them and hope for the best. Our mind then regurgitates our usual worries and fears, and the cycle repeats. The good news is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can provide a clear path to understanding your thoughts and feelings (there is always a reason), and finding solutions that work for you. In your CBT sessions you can learn strategies to move from worry to calm, from overwhelm to being in control, and get back to being you.
If anxiety, overthinking and worry are interrupting daily life, you may feel stuck and unsure how to change this. Let's face it, most of us have never been taught how to manage emotions, so we bury them and hope for the best. Our mind then regurgitates our usual worries and fears, and the cycle repeats. The good news is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can provide a clear path to understanding your thoughts and feelings (there is always a reason), and finding solutions that work for you. In your CBT sessions you can learn strategies to move from worry to calm, from overwhelm to being in control, and get back to being you.
Federico Ferrarese - CPsychol and CBT Therapist
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am passionate about my role as a cognitive behavioural therapist, helping clients to make steps toward recovery and positive, lasting changes in their lives. This includes planning to maintain good, long-term mental health and identifying and reducing the risks of relapse or the recurrence of challenges.
I am passionate about my role as a cognitive behavioural therapist, helping clients to make steps toward recovery and positive, lasting changes in their lives. This includes planning to maintain good, long-term mental health and identifying and reducing the risks of relapse or the recurrence of challenges.
Do you feel constantly exhausted and burned out? Like nothing you ever do is good enough? Do you have autism, ADHD, a chronic health condition and/or are you part of the LGBTQI+ community?
You might describe yourself as different, other, a perfectionist or a failure. You might be using up all your energy just to stay afloat.
You may have a concrete goal in mind around daily functioning or work performance. Or your goal may be to talk a little more kindly to yourself and rest when you need to. Perhaps you just want to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Do you feel constantly exhausted and burned out? Like nothing you ever do is good enough? Do you have autism, ADHD, a chronic health condition and/or are you part of the LGBTQI+ community?
You might describe yourself as different, other, a perfectionist or a failure. You might be using up all your energy just to stay afloat.
You may have a concrete goal in mind around daily functioning or work performance. Or your goal may be to talk a little more kindly to yourself and rest when you need to. Perhaps you just want to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Meet Our Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counsellors
Carly MacLeod is an accomplished and highly qualified Mental Health Nurse and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, with extensive experience across both NHS and private sector settings. She holds a BSc in Mental Health Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, both awarded with distinction. With over a decade of professional experience, Carly works collaboratively with clients to support recovery, build resilience, and foster long-term psychological wellbeing. Her practice is firmly rooted in clinical excellence, trauma-informed care, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique experiences.
Carly MacLeod is an accomplished and highly qualified Mental Health Nurse and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, with extensive experience across both NHS and private sector settings. She holds a BSc in Mental Health Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, both awarded with distinction. With over a decade of professional experience, Carly works collaboratively with clients to support recovery, build resilience, and foster long-term psychological wellbeing. Her practice is firmly rooted in clinical excellence, trauma-informed care, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique experiences.
Dr Leandra Egge
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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I am a counselling psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals towards
greater wellbeing and growth. To assist you on this path, I aim to develop a close,
collaborative therapeutic relationship with you to explore your difficulties in a safe
and nurturing environment in a way that works for you.
I believe that everyone is trying their best to navigate life’s complex challenges with the skills they have, so I bring an empowering and compassionate approach to my work, building on your existing strengths and resources to develop new coping skills.
Thank you for having a look at my profile!
I am a counselling psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals towards
greater wellbeing and growth. To assist you on this path, I aim to develop a close,
collaborative therapeutic relationship with you to explore your difficulties in a safe
and nurturing environment in a way that works for you.
I believe that everyone is trying their best to navigate life’s complex challenges with the skills they have, so I bring an empowering and compassionate approach to my work, building on your existing strengths and resources to develop new coping skills.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken this step to seek support. You might feel like no one truly understands you, or perhaps you’ve tried talking to someone but still feel unheard. Reaching out for help is a courageous choice, and I’m here to walk alongside you on this journey. With experience supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, I aim to create a safe and compassionate space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other difficulty, we’ll work together to help you find clarity, healing, and resilience.
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken this step to seek support. You might feel like no one truly understands you, or perhaps you’ve tried talking to someone but still feel unheard. Reaching out for help is a courageous choice, and I’m here to walk alongside you on this journey. With experience supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, I aim to create a safe and compassionate space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other difficulty, we’ll work together to help you find clarity, healing, and resilience.
Sisto Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Counsellor qualified to work with adults, young people and children. The heart of my approach is to form positive relationships with my clients, based on trust and understanding. I work with a welcoming and non-judgemental manner in comfortable rooms. I work collaboratively with clients and I adapt my approach depending on individual needs. I have worked as a school counsellor in both primary and secondary settings. I am experienced in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, emotional outbursts, mood disturbances and neurodiversity.
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Counsellor qualified to work with adults, young people and children. The heart of my approach is to form positive relationships with my clients, based on trust and understanding. I work with a welcoming and non-judgemental manner in comfortable rooms. I work collaboratively with clients and I adapt my approach depending on individual needs. I have worked as a school counsellor in both primary and secondary settings. I am experienced in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, emotional outbursts, mood disturbances and neurodiversity.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
At Yorkhill Childrens’ Hospital, Cross House Paediatic Unit and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, I helped children and adults manage illness, pain and invasive treatments. In Maternity & Neonatal Services, I supported couples during pregnancy, after traumatic birth and loss and supported families with babies in SCBU and ICU. I've worked in Adult Services, both in community mental health services and alongside the medical profession in hospitals. I worked for more than six years at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns unit supporting individuals with poor body image, changes in functioning due to illness or injury and PTSD.
Thank you for taking this step, starting therapy can feel incredibly daunting but it can help us to find meaning, confidence and enjoyment in our lives. Many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, low and confused - therapy can help us to make sense of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together we can work collaboratively to understand your experiences and make meaningful changes in your life.
Thank you for taking this step, starting therapy can feel incredibly daunting but it can help us to find meaning, confidence and enjoyment in our lives. Many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, low and confused - therapy can help us to make sense of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together we can work collaboratively to understand your experiences and make meaningful changes in your life.
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Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviours that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioural change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.