We are a dedicated self-help, online, telephone and in-person treatment centre for individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder

We are unique in that:

• 80% of our staff have personal experience of OCD
• Our experience of the disorder and the lack of awareness and suitable treatment in the UK forced us to establish the OCD Centre.
• we didn't want to suffer anymore so we researched our disorder, spoke to other sufferers, researched approaches and treatment, tested the results, over and over again until we found a system that worked
• we practise an innovative recovery and management programme based upon genuine experience and results
• we offer online, telephone and in person treatment
• We utilise technology to keep our costs to a minimum so that our fees are relatively low

It's as simple as that.

We've been there.  We know the devastation it can cause. We know how difficult it is to get help. We aim to change the situation.

Our philosophy

For us, it's all about the person with OCD.

People with OCD are exceptional. They are talented and brilliant.  OCD keeps them prisoners. We help people with OCD to find freedom.

It is not about magical, quick-fix techniques. It is not about a life dependent upon medication. It is not about misinformation and social stigma

or about years of therapy.  It is not about wishful-thinking and most importantly, it is not about dependency or inadequacy.

Our philosophy is about awareness and hard-work. It is about our clients owning and managing their condition. It is about empathising with discomfort......about fighting the battles together ...........about celebrating achievement and inspiring others.

Our therapists will not coddle you or patronize you.  We will always give it to you straight. We want to empower you with the intelligence and skills to do the work. We will help you find your personal key to freedom and show you how to keep it for a lifetime.

Our mission:

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE DISORDER,   NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE INDIVIDUAL

Our Team

All of our therapists are selected for their qualifications, experience and quite simply, how much they love their work. They know that OCD is a complicated, all-encompassing condition so they are prepared for hard work. They know that OCD can be bizarre and frightening but they will never be shocked or surprised. They don't consider themselves elite or experts but part of a team. They don't forget how bad life with OCD can get but always know how good it can be. They never put themselves in a position to judge people. Above all, our therapists are human beings

India Haylor

Senior Therapist & Director BSc, MSc, Member BABCP

Chez Payne-Annetts

Centre Manager

Cheryll Meikle

MSc. BABCP(Accred). AREBT (Accred). MBACP. UKCP.

Mariana Santa Costas

Therapist BSc, MSc

Clinton Payne

Therapist DipCpc in CBT, Cpc in REBT, Member BABCP