Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Intrusive Thoughts
OCD can feel relentless — like your mind gets stuck on certain thoughts, doubts, or urges that don’t feel like “you”, but are hard to ignore.
You might find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, checking, analysing, or seeking reassurance, just to get a moment of relief. At times, it can feel exhausting, confusing, and difficult to talk about — especially when it brings up feelings of shame or guilt.
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You’re not alone in this.
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With over 30 years of lived experience alongside my professional training, I understand how deeply OCD and anxiety can affect your day-to-day life and relationships. My aim is to offer a space where you can begin to make sense of what’s happening, without fear of judgement.
My Approach to OCD
Together, we work towards understanding how OCD operates — why certain thoughts feel so powerful, and how the cycle of anxiety and compulsions is maintained.
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From there, we begin to find ways to relate to these thoughts differently, so they start to have less hold over you.
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This often includes approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which helps you gradually face fears and reduce the need for compulsions — building confidence in your ability to handle anxiety in a new way.
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Because OCD can create such intense physical and emotional responses, I also bring in body-based approaches to support you in managing these experiences.
This might include grounding, breathwork, and simple awareness practices that help you feel more steady and in control. For some people, this becomes an important starting point before moving into more direct work with OCD patterns.
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For others, it can also be helpful to explore the wider context — including past experiences or emotional patterns that may be connected to how OCD shows up.
This isn’t about over-analysing, but about building understanding, reducing shame, and creating a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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At its core, this work is about helping you step out of the cycle of OCD and reconnect with a sense of choice.
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OCD and anxiety are not who you are — they are experiences you’re having.
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With the right support, it’s possible to understand them, respond to them differently, and begin moving towards a life that feels more open, manageable, and your own.