Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
With over 30 years of lived experience of OCD, this has become a specialist area of my work. I understand first-hand how OCD and anxiety can impact daily life and relationships, often bringing with it feelings of shame, guilt, and deep distress. These experiences can feel overwhelming and isolating, affecting you on a daily basis and impacting your life.
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Creating space for you to begin to understand what OCD is, why it shows up the way it does, and how to work with it rather than against it is my main intention. Together we can focus on strategies that empower you to reduce the impact, help you reclaim your sense of choice, and support you in moving towards the life you want.
My Approach to OCD
Working with OCD and anxiety is most effective when we take a holistic approach. The first step is usually using therapies such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). These approaches directly target the OCD cycle and help you face fears without relying on compulsions.
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Because OCD creates such high levels of anxiety and distress, I also bring in somatic (body-based) tools—like grounding, breathwork, and awareness of physical sensations—to help you self-regulate your nervous system and build confidence in managing strong feelings and sensations.
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For some people, it can also be helpful to explore past experiences and underlying emotions that may have shaped OCD themes. Understanding these patterns can bring clarity and reduce shame.
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Above all, the focus of OCD therapy is on building resilience, tolerance, and self-compassion. OCD and the anxiety that comes with it do not define who you are—they are experiences you are having. With the right support, you can learn why they show up, how to manage them differently, and most importantly, how to move forward toward the life you want.