Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Northwood

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Merisha Mistry
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6  (Online Only)
My strengths are working with clients in the perinatal period, OCD, stress and disordered eating.
I believe that not a single person will live a lifetime without feeling stressed, anxious or low at some point in their life. Life can throw many challenges and during these times it can difficult to see a way out or that things will get better. Sometimes we experience these difficulties a number of times, or for a long period of time. However your difficulties present right now, it is important to know that support is available and that change can happen. You can use the therapy to develop your sense of self again, look towards the future and deal with life's stressors (relationships, work, friendships, health, career) better.
My strengths are working with clients in the perinatal period, OCD, stress and disordered eating.
I believe that not a single person will live a lifetime without feeling stressed, anxious or low at some point in their life. Life can throw many challenges and during these times it can difficult to see a way out or that things will get better. Sometimes we experience these difficulties a number of times, or for a long period of time. However your difficulties present right now, it is important to know that support is available and that change can happen. You can use the therapy to develop your sense of self again, look towards the future and deal with life's stressors (relationships, work, friendships, health, career) better.
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Nicholas King Counselling & Psychotherapy (CBT)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
I offer a confidential service providing Counselling and CBT for: Couples/Relationship issues, Depression and Low Mood, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Bereavement, Addictions, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) LGBT affirmative counselling, .
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
I offer a confidential service providing Counselling and CBT for: Couples/Relationship issues, Depression and Low Mood, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Bereavement, Addictions, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) LGBT affirmative counselling, .
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
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Gabrielle Marshall
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
Hi and welcome, I'm Gabi, I am an experienced BACP registered adolescent and adult counsellor. I see clients from 16 up,face to face and online. A lot of the clients come because they have been trying to manage anxiety and just need a little help. eg; Changes to the way we live due to covid,eg isolation, work f home, relationships and communication at work and home; school anxiety. Initial sessions are about listening to you, hearing what has bought you to counselling, what your wishes and goals are. I offer a relaxed confidential space in which you safely explore concerns and presenting problems.
Hi and welcome, I'm Gabi, I am an experienced BACP registered adolescent and adult counsellor. I see clients from 16 up,face to face and online. A lot of the clients come because they have been trying to manage anxiety and just need a little help. eg; Changes to the way we live due to covid,eg isolation, work f home, relationships and communication at work and home; school anxiety. Initial sessions are about listening to you, hearing what has bought you to counselling, what your wishes and goals are. I offer a relaxed confidential space in which you safely explore concerns and presenting problems.
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Patricia O'Connor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwood HA6
Life can be tough, sometimes, and overwhelming emotions can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space. My confidential, non-judgmental therapy can help you work through your feelings and find practical solutions. I believe in a personalised approach, tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a plan to find your own answers and your way forward.
Life can be tough, sometimes, and overwhelming emotions can feel like too much to handle alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or other life challenges, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive space. My confidential, non-judgmental therapy can help you work through your feelings and find practical solutions. I believe in a personalised approach, tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a plan to find your own answers and your way forward.
01923 695026 View 01923 695026
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Emily Scholl
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
I am an Integrative therapist and work with adults who feel they have experienced a loss. This loss may have negatively affected your ability to manage your life and impacted on other relationships. You may feel lonely, powerless, or trapped. You may not know what you want but feel that you have reached a crossroads in your life, unsure of the way forward. You may feel that life events have spiralled out of control leaving you feeling overwhelmed. I work in a way which is tailored to your individual needs so it is always you who is at the centre of our work together.
I am an Integrative therapist and work with adults who feel they have experienced a loss. This loss may have negatively affected your ability to manage your life and impacted on other relationships. You may feel lonely, powerless, or trapped. You may not know what you want but feel that you have reached a crossroads in your life, unsure of the way forward. You may feel that life events have spiralled out of control leaving you feeling overwhelmed. I work in a way which is tailored to your individual needs so it is always you who is at the centre of our work together.
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Diana Ross
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
I offer a welcoming environment whereby I hope you feel safe to explore your emotions without fear of criticism or blame. Being listened to at a deep level with warmth and understanding brings huge relief and alleviates distress. Being able to express yourself in the presence of another who seeks to understand and support you is a very powerful experience.
I offer a welcoming environment whereby I hope you feel safe to explore your emotions without fear of criticism or blame. Being listened to at a deep level with warmth and understanding brings huge relief and alleviates distress. Being able to express yourself in the presence of another who seeks to understand and support you is a very powerful experience.
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Payal Pandya - Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts? Do events from your past make it difficult to move forward? Would you like to learn how to manage negative emotions, heal yourself to move forward? What goals would you would like to achieve so that you can create a more fulfilling life? I would love to help you on your journey. I am a qualified experienced integrative counsellor, coach and NLP practitioner. My core training in Counselling Psychology allows me to use person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic theories in my clinical practice. This means I can tailor my approach to your specific needs.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts? Do events from your past make it difficult to move forward? Would you like to learn how to manage negative emotions, heal yourself to move forward? What goals would you would like to achieve so that you can create a more fulfilling life? I would love to help you on your journey. I am a qualified experienced integrative counsellor, coach and NLP practitioner. My core training in Counselling Psychology allows me to use person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic theories in my clinical practice. This means I can tailor my approach to your specific needs.
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Helen Susan Edwards
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwood HA6
Is life not quite what you expected? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work or family troubles? From time to time we all run into obstacles or feel dissatisfied with life.
Is life not quite what you expected? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work or family troubles? From time to time we all run into obstacles or feel dissatisfied with life.
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Rayna Shock
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
Hello. I'm Rayna and I am a highly experienced UKCP registered child and adult psychotherapist and supervisor, with extensive experience in schools and in private practice.. I see children, adolescents and adults both face to face and online. In these uncertain times of coronavirus, you or someone in your family may be experiencing a multitude of emotions and challenges. Some of the most common issues at the moment are bereavement, anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, school, financial fears as well as a general uncertainty about the future, I can help with all these issues and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hello. I'm Rayna and I am a highly experienced UKCP registered child and adult psychotherapist and supervisor, with extensive experience in schools and in private practice.. I see children, adolescents and adults both face to face and online. In these uncertain times of coronavirus, you or someone in your family may be experiencing a multitude of emotions and challenges. Some of the most common issues at the moment are bereavement, anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, school, financial fears as well as a general uncertainty about the future, I can help with all these issues and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
01895 547514 View 01895 547514
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Jennifer Hooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northwood HA6  (Online Only)
Clinical Telehealth web chat and phone calls. A safe and compassionate practice offering Counselling, Psychotherapy, Executive Coaching, Mediation, Expert Witness Psychotherapy, and Associate Consultant Treatment Services for Organisations. Encrypted consultations for individuals, couples and families, at short notice. Mild, moderate and complex trauma issues, mediation and divorce consultancy in one click. MBACP, BACPC, MNCS Accred., CILEX (Legal Executive Practice Certificate). Additional Service: Clinical Supervision for trainees/qualified practitioners, Fast Track! Allow Yourself to Grow, now! Pre-NHS profile and systems.
Clinical Telehealth web chat and phone calls. A safe and compassionate practice offering Counselling, Psychotherapy, Executive Coaching, Mediation, Expert Witness Psychotherapy, and Associate Consultant Treatment Services for Organisations. Encrypted consultations for individuals, couples and families, at short notice. Mild, moderate and complex trauma issues, mediation and divorce consultancy in one click. MBACP, BACPC, MNCS Accred., CILEX (Legal Executive Practice Certificate). Additional Service: Clinical Supervision for trainees/qualified practitioners, Fast Track! Allow Yourself to Grow, now! Pre-NHS profile and systems.
020 3984 9774 View 020 3984 9774
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Mayuri Patel
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, maybe something is missing in your life, you want to grow or you feel stuck. Whatever it is that brings you here, I will provide a safe space to explore what it means to be human, to exist in this world.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, maybe something is missing in your life, you want to grow or you feel stuck. Whatever it is that brings you here, I will provide a safe space to explore what it means to be human, to exist in this world.
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Ruth Cullinan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
Hello and welcome. Counselling helps you understand and make sense of your thoughts and feelings. We will explore what you’re finding difficult, and unpack this further. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can talk openly, be heard and listened to without judgement. Are you or your teen struggling emotionally? Have you suffered a bereavement, or is anxiety taking control? I can offer you a space where you can begin to express yourself, and process what’s going on for you. Counselling can help you with relationships, communication and self worth, it can help you build self awareness, and in turn help you to make changes.
Hello and welcome. Counselling helps you understand and make sense of your thoughts and feelings. We will explore what you’re finding difficult, and unpack this further. I offer a safe and confidential space, where you can talk openly, be heard and listened to without judgement. Are you or your teen struggling emotionally? Have you suffered a bereavement, or is anxiety taking control? I can offer you a space where you can begin to express yourself, and process what’s going on for you. Counselling can help you with relationships, communication and self worth, it can help you build self awareness, and in turn help you to make changes.
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Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Northwood HA6
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
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Jernene @ The Psychological Wellness Group
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pinner HA5  (Online Only)
Welcome! We are a group of BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists who have substantial experience working within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have 13 years experience working within mental health services. I have been specifically trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals experiencing depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety etc. I am also trained to offer Behavioural Couples Therapy to address depression and/or relationship distress.
Welcome! We are a group of BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists who have substantial experience working within primary care and secondary care NHS mental health services. I have 13 years experience working within mental health services. I have been specifically trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals experiencing depression, generalised anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety etc. I am also trained to offer Behavioural Couples Therapy to address depression and/or relationship distress.
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Charlotte Haylock
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Uxbridge UB10  (Online Only)
I have particular experience and expertise in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, panic attacks, OCD and relationship difficulties.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist with experience of working in the NHS and third sector services. Within my therapeutic practice, I aim to offer a space that is non-judgemental, compassionate and warm, holding in mind that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in supporting people to make meaningful changes. I take an integrative approach and I am trained in various models of therapy including Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I have particular experience and expertise in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, panic attacks, OCD and relationship difficulties.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist with experience of working in the NHS and third sector services. Within my therapeutic practice, I aim to offer a space that is non-judgemental, compassionate and warm, holding in mind that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in supporting people to make meaningful changes. I take an integrative approach and I am trained in various models of therapy including Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Khaled Helmy
Psychiatrist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pinner HA5
An overly caring private psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience in mental health disorders and drug misuse. Dr Helmy completed his Medical training in 1998, MSc and MD in psychiatry and substance misuse in 2009 and joined Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2013. During his medical practice, he was the medical director of inpatient and community services for mental health and drug misuse disorders. Dr Helmy is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an appointed fellow of the International Society of Addiction Medicine and a member of EMDR Association UK & Ireland.
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Kulsum Khalfan- Couples Counsellor
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ruislip HA4
Does your current relationship feel difficult, complicated and stressful? Even though relationships are the cornerstone of our lives, they aren't always easy and can sometimes feel like an endless cycle of misunderstanding, blame and resentment. If your relationship leaves you feeling stressed, lonely and emotionally exhausted, then relationship counselling can be helpful. It can give you a safe space where you can explore couple dynamics and build an intentional relationship that is meaningful and rewarding.
Does your current relationship feel difficult, complicated and stressful? Even though relationships are the cornerstone of our lives, they aren't always easy and can sometimes feel like an endless cycle of misunderstanding, blame and resentment. If your relationship leaves you feeling stressed, lonely and emotionally exhausted, then relationship counselling can be helpful. It can give you a safe space where you can explore couple dynamics and build an intentional relationship that is meaningful and rewarding.
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Natasha Devine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watford WD18
We can all experience difficult times in our lives that throw us off course. Sometimes we can also feel that we are operating at 100 miles an hour but getting nowhere fast. Stressed and burnt out you can’t seem to focus properly and day to day living can feel too much, affecting your ability to cope. You can feel so alone and misunderstood, trapped within a vicious cycle of negative thinking and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can keep you in a dark place. However, with help and support you can begin to break free and focus on your own needs.
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Fliss Redwood
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Ruislip HA4
Sometimes in life we can be surrounded by people yet feel so alone. When speaking with friends and family you may feel they are not really listening, not realizing they maybe advising, or even competing with your problems. Stress, depression and low self esteem can often make you feel invisible but these feelings are not permanent. Living with shame, anger, fear or sadness can leave you in a dark fog, struggling to find your way through. With help and support your journey may become clearer. I would like to offer you space to talk without feeling judged, pressured or nagged, to experience feeling supported, valued and important.
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Lucy Clare Furbank
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Watford WD19
I offer support around emotional or relationship difficulties as well as with personal development. I am particularly interested in working with symptoms of trauma. I offer an individually tailored approach utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My aim is to empower and motivate clients and enable them to “become their own therapists”. I abide by the professional ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and I have full professional indemnity and current DBS clearance.
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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.