Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in George
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
I love working with people, and it is a privilege for me to be able to combine my passion, training, professional, and personal experience to support people in their personal growth and improve their sense of well-being. I believe all people can thrive given the right circumstances, skills, and support. I strive to provide clients with a safe space where they can feel heard and empowered in their healing process.
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
I am a clinical (child) psychologist specializing in helping young people and their families face a wide range of mental health challenges. My aim in our engagement is to create a nurturing, compassionate, and safe environment where you can feel truly supported. Employing evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, we will collaborate to address the challenges you're encountering, fostering resilience, and facilitating lasting positive change. I have a specific interest and experience in treating individuals with disordered eating.
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
Welcome to my practice. I am Cindy Oudshoorn, a Clinical Psychologist, practicing in the Garden Route since 2016. My philosophy of working therapeutically is guided by my clients' needs or presenting problem. This is determined by doing an initial, comprehensive psychological assessment. Types of therapy include (but are not limited to): Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), Play therapy, etc.
I work with individuals experiencing chronic anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and persistent pain that have become difficult to shift. Many feel exhausted and stuck after trying multiple approaches, and may wonder if anything will really change. I work best with clients who are willing to engage in a structured process and are open to exploring evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and clinical hypnotherapy. Together, we focus on reducing symptoms, improving functioning, and restoring a greater sense of control and direction.
I work with individuals experiencing chronic anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and persistent pain that have become difficult to shift. Many feel exhausted and stuck after trying multiple approaches, and may wonder if anything will really change. I work best with clients who are willing to engage in a structured process and are open to exploring evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and clinical hypnotherapy. Together, we focus on reducing symptoms, improving functioning, and restoring a greater sense of control and direction.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
Life, from time to time, can become a struggle for all of us, and often we feel the desire to reach out for some understanding or companionship. However, we still live in an age where seeking support or help is often regarded as a sign of weakness. I believe the complete opposite. To seek out help and support in your darkest hours in order to better understand yourself and overcome your difficulties is a sign of true bravery and courage. By reaching out, you take the first courageous step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your inner strength.
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
“Sometimes, all a person longs for is someone to talk too” - Someone
I am a specialist wellness counsellor (ASCHP), psychometrist ( HPCSA) and IFS-informed practitioner ( IFSCA). I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, and who long for deeper self-understanding and emotional balance. Many are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges. I offer a supportive space grounded in trust, compassion, and curiosity, helping clients reconnect with themselves and access their inner capacity to heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
I am a specialist wellness counsellor (ASCHP), psychometrist ( HPCSA) and IFS-informed practitioner ( IFSCA). I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, and who long for deeper self-understanding and emotional balance. Many are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges. I offer a supportive space grounded in trust, compassion, and curiosity, helping clients reconnect with themselves and access their inner capacity to heal, grow, and move forward with clarity.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
Online Therapists
Do you experience obsessive fear?
If you are feeling a bit 'stuck', or unhappy with the way life is turning out it may be helpful to unpack your situation in a safe space. I am experienced in working with trauma, addiction and developmental concerns both with children, adolescents and adults. The reasons that the clients have come to me is to try and repair their relationships.
Do you experience obsessive fear?
If you are feeling a bit 'stuck', or unhappy with the way life is turning out it may be helpful to unpack your situation in a safe space. I am experienced in working with trauma, addiction and developmental concerns both with children, adolescents and adults. The reasons that the clients have come to me is to try and repair their relationships.
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.