Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Okehampton
I am a person-centred therapist trained in Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensititisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), I have experience working with Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias and physical health conditions.
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
I am a person-centred therapist trained in Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensititisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), I have experience working with Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias and physical health conditions.
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
Dr Rochelle Woollacott
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okehampton EX20 (Online Only)
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
Welcome - I offer counselling for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better; work through life experiences; identify needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing. I can help to empower you to find your own answers to life's problems. I work flexibly to help you in your process of gaining clarity and deeper understanding, enabling you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
Welcome - I offer counselling for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. I am experienced in supporting people to understand themselves better; work through life experiences; identify needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing. I can help to empower you to find your own answers to life's problems. I work flexibly to help you in your process of gaining clarity and deeper understanding, enabling you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
My clients tell me so many times, that they feel like they have been carrying a problem around for a long time and they are finally exhausted. If that sounds like you, then I'm here to tell you it's OK. Let me share the load, and help you put it down and unpack it. It might be a relationship problem, a loss, anger, lack of confidence or sense of identity. Or maybe you're not even sure what it is. It's never too late to make positive changes in your life. As both a teacher and counsellor, I have supported adults and young people with many of life's issues. You can bring anything to me no matter how big or small.
My clients tell me so many times, that they feel like they have been carrying a problem around for a long time and they are finally exhausted. If that sounds like you, then I'm here to tell you it's OK. Let me share the load, and help you put it down and unpack it. It might be a relationship problem, a loss, anger, lack of confidence or sense of identity. Or maybe you're not even sure what it is. It's never too late to make positive changes in your life. As both a teacher and counsellor, I have supported adults and young people with many of life's issues. You can bring anything to me no matter how big or small.
Two's-Talking Counselling & Supervision Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okehampton EX20
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? Issues arising from trauma or early attachment may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.
Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? Issues arising from trauma or early attachment may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.
Online Therapists
I specialise in working with clients with PTSD and trauma based symptoms. I also work with OCD and other mental health problem, through the use of CBT & EMDR. CBT works by the theory that we can manage and modulate our emotions through evaluating/changing our cognitions & behaviours accordingly. EMDR utilises bilateral stimulation (eye movements) to aid the reprocessing of symptoms of Trauma and PTSD, focusing on trauma memories whilst integrating and updating these with Adaptive Information Processing, aiding resolution of symptoms in the present
I specialise in working with clients with PTSD and trauma based symptoms. I also work with OCD and other mental health problem, through the use of CBT & EMDR. CBT works by the theory that we can manage and modulate our emotions through evaluating/changing our cognitions & behaviours accordingly. EMDR utilises bilateral stimulation (eye movements) to aid the reprocessing of symptoms of Trauma and PTSD, focusing on trauma memories whilst integrating and updating these with Adaptive Information Processing, aiding resolution of symptoms in the present
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
I am a therapist with first-hand experience of OCD and have developed intensive and non-intensive programs for OCD.
I work with clients that primarily struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) symptoms and anxiety disorders. My clients experience contamination, responsibility, religious/scrupulosity, relationship, health, symmetry, and 'Pure O' OCD symptoms. I offer formal assessments, treatment proposals, and I regularly educate and support clients to learn specialist skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage their OCD. This includes learning to diffuse from and accept unwanted thoughts, resist the urge to perform compulsions, and improve self-esteem. I am experienced working with mild, moderate, or severe OCD.
I am a therapist with first-hand experience of OCD and have developed intensive and non-intensive programs for OCD.
I work with clients that primarily struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) symptoms and anxiety disorders. My clients experience contamination, responsibility, religious/scrupulosity, relationship, health, symmetry, and 'Pure O' OCD symptoms. I offer formal assessments, treatment proposals, and I regularly educate and support clients to learn specialist skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage their OCD. This includes learning to diffuse from and accept unwanted thoughts, resist the urge to perform compulsions, and improve self-esteem. I am experienced working with mild, moderate, or severe OCD.
anxiety, depression, obsessive or critical thinking, then the therapies Dr Taylor offers can help you.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a Europe Approved EMDR Consultant Practitioner & Supervisor. I have over 20 years NHS experience of assessment and treatment of adult mental health conditions. I am now offering my extensive therapy skills as an independent practitioner in South Devon. I offer science- based treatments that are uniquely tailored to the individual. My passion is addressing psychological problems rooted in trauma and/or exposure to adverse/stressful experiences at any stage in life. From early attachment wounds to more severe Complex PTSD presentations, & adult trauma resulting PTSD & anxiety conditions.
anxiety, depression, obsessive or critical thinking, then the therapies Dr Taylor offers can help you.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a Europe Approved EMDR Consultant Practitioner & Supervisor. I have over 20 years NHS experience of assessment and treatment of adult mental health conditions. I am now offering my extensive therapy skills as an independent practitioner in South Devon. I offer science- based treatments that are uniquely tailored to the individual. My passion is addressing psychological problems rooted in trauma and/or exposure to adverse/stressful experiences at any stage in life. From early attachment wounds to more severe Complex PTSD presentations, & adult trauma resulting PTSD & anxiety conditions.
I am a BWRT Advanced practitioner specialising in: Anxiety, Stress, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Fears & Phobias, and OCD.
Are you struggling with anxiety? I can help. BWRT can quickly and effectively treat anxiety, stress, fears and phobias, grief, low self esteem, anger, addictions, OCD and many other problems. Get in touch to find out more.
I am a BWRT Advanced practitioner specialising in: Anxiety, Stress, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Fears & Phobias, and OCD.
Are you struggling with anxiety? I can help. BWRT can quickly and effectively treat anxiety, stress, fears and phobias, grief, low self esteem, anger, addictions, OCD and many other problems. Get in touch to find out more.
I can also help if OCD is an issue for you.
You may be struggling with life and all it involves, overwhelmed by emotions like anxiety and anger, and desperately trying to manage but constantly losing your grip. Or you may be using coping strategies that used to work - food, alcohol, or other substances - but now don't, or it may be those coping strategies are actually causing you more problems, but you don't know how to change. You may find it difficult to speak to others about your anxieties and difficulties and you feel alone and isolated in your struggle, powerless to make any lasting change.
I can also help if OCD is an issue for you.
You may be struggling with life and all it involves, overwhelmed by emotions like anxiety and anger, and desperately trying to manage but constantly losing your grip. Or you may be using coping strategies that used to work - food, alcohol, or other substances - but now don't, or it may be those coping strategies are actually causing you more problems, but you don't know how to change. You may find it difficult to speak to others about your anxieties and difficulties and you feel alone and isolated in your struggle, powerless to make any lasting change.
Rhian Kenny
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bath BA1
Waitlist for new clients
This includes but is not limited to social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts, phobias (e.
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
This includes but is not limited to social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts, phobias (e.
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
My specialities are ADHD, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar.
If you are reading this profile, you have come to a point in your life where you need some help - someone to talk to, who will truly listen, with empathy and understanding. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, bereavement or whether you are questioning the purpose or direction of your life, being able to freely express your thoughts and feelings in an atmosphere of safety, confidentiality and trust can open up new ways of seeing and being, enabling you to break free of past conditioning, becoming more aware of who you really are and finding your true potential.
My specialities are ADHD, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar.
If you are reading this profile, you have come to a point in your life where you need some help - someone to talk to, who will truly listen, with empathy and understanding. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, bereavement or whether you are questioning the purpose or direction of your life, being able to freely express your thoughts and feelings in an atmosphere of safety, confidentiality and trust can open up new ways of seeing and being, enabling you to break free of past conditioning, becoming more aware of who you really are and finding your true potential.
I have worked with adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as general anxiety, phobias and OCD.
As an anxiety specialist with 8 years of experience, I have been dedicated to helping clients understand and reduce their anxiety. My approach involves three stages 1 - Understanding the roots of anxiety - Identifying the underlaying causes of anxiety through thorough exploration. 2 - Developing coping strategies - utilizing various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic approach, person-centred approach and CBT. 3 - Applying coping strategies in day to day life - encouraging clients to commit to completing homework tasks between the sessions to integrate these strategies into daily routine
I have worked with adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as general anxiety, phobias and OCD.
As an anxiety specialist with 8 years of experience, I have been dedicated to helping clients understand and reduce their anxiety. My approach involves three stages 1 - Understanding the roots of anxiety - Identifying the underlaying causes of anxiety through thorough exploration. 2 - Developing coping strategies - utilizing various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic approach, person-centred approach and CBT. 3 - Applying coping strategies in day to day life - encouraging clients to commit to completing homework tasks between the sessions to integrate these strategies into daily routine
I work with a range of issues from trauma, self harm, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD and grief.
Hi, I’m an experienced Psychodynamic therapist and I presently work with adults and students privately and within the education sector. I understand that life can be challenging and it's not always easy to talk about our issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and gain insight into your life. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behaviour. It emphasises the importance of the individual's personal history and the role that past experiences play in current behaviour.
I work with a range of issues from trauma, self harm, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD and grief.
Hi, I’m an experienced Psychodynamic therapist and I presently work with adults and students privately and within the education sector. I understand that life can be challenging and it's not always easy to talk about our issues. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and gain insight into your life. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behaviour. It emphasises the importance of the individual's personal history and the role that past experiences play in current behaviour.
I view seeing a psychologist for ones’ mental well being in the same way as having a personal trainer for physical fitness. It makes good health sense. How many sessions and how often depends on the issue and what works best for you. If you have difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress or just want to learn more about yourself, I’m here to help. As a psychologist, I’m able to help increase our understanding of ourselves and how any issues have come about and developed in the first place. This understanding can offer much relief in itself but also help to guide the treatment.
I view seeing a psychologist for ones’ mental well being in the same way as having a personal trainer for physical fitness. It makes good health sense. How many sessions and how often depends on the issue and what works best for you. If you have difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress or just want to learn more about yourself, I’m here to help. As a psychologist, I’m able to help increase our understanding of ourselves and how any issues have come about and developed in the first place. This understanding can offer much relief in itself but also help to guide the treatment.
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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.