Chris Callow. We are a team of CBT therapists and private psychologists in North London specialising in OCD, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Chris Callow

Cognitive behaviour therapist

  • Appointment types: Face to face and online
  • Minimum age seen: 13
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders; unipolar depression; insomnia
  • Session cost: £110

I have worked in mental health for more than 20 years in various inpatient settings, including general psychiatry, eating disorders and in a specialist service for obsessive compulsive and related disorders such as BDD and emetophobia. I originally trained as a mental health nurse and have specialised in CBT.

I pride myself in bringing warmth and compassion into sessions and greatly enjoy supporting people very closely in making behavioural changes to facilitate recovery.  I take a very practical approach, with a strong emphasis on quality exposure and response prevention in real life situations in the community, patients homes or in the consulting room.

Outside of work I am a huge sci-fi and horror fan and an avid PS4 gamer.  I am passionate about LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.

Rebecca Manikam. We are a team of CBT therapists and private psychologists in North London specialising in OCD, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Rebecca Robinson

Cognitive behaviour therapist, BABCP accredited

  • Appointment types: Face to face and online
  • Minimum age seen: 13
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders; unipolar depression
  • Session cost: £140

I am an accredited CBT therapist and have worked in Mental health for the past 12 years. I started my career as a mental health nurse and have worked in both inpatient and community settings.

In 2019 I transitioned from nursing into working in the field of CBT. I love that CBT can help people optimise their thinking and behaviour for better mental wellbeing. I enjoyed 3 years of working in an IAPT service in Essex from which I gained experience in working with, anxiety disorders, depression and PTSD. I have a particular passion for OCD and the related disorders, including health anxiety, which led me to joining the team here at Overcoming OCD in 2022.

Keeping the person at the centre of therapy is important to me and I am enthusiastic about helping people work towards their goals in a compassionate and sensitive manner. I am a strong believer that people hold more strength than they think they do. I see therapy sessions as teamwork and find that often with a bit of support and encouragement, people I work with can get to the point of coming up with their own solutions to their problems.

Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors, doing things such as my local parkrun, I love traveling too. I also really like comedy, theatre and good food!

Arzum Gulsar. We are a team of CBT therapists and private psychologists in North London specialising in OCD, and mood and anxiety disorders.

Arzum Gulsar

Senior Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, BABCP Accredited

  • Appointment type: Online
  • Minimum age seen: 7
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders and PTSD; depression; sleep disorders
  • Languages: English, Turkish and German
  • Session cost: £140

Do you constantly worry about your health? Do you fear the worst, even when there’s no evidence to support it? If so, you may be struggling with health anxiety.

Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria, can significantly impact your daily life, causing anxiety, distress, and hindering your ability to function.

Arzum Gulsar, an accredited senior Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, EMDR Therapist, and experienced clinical supervisor, specialises in helping individuals overcome health anxiety. She utilises proven techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), to help you:

· Challenge and reframe anxious thoughts

· Reduce health-related compulsive behaviours

· Develop effective coping strategies

· Improve overall well-being

Let’s work together to break free from the cycle of health anxiety and regain control of your life.

Andrea Denham

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, BABCP Accredited

  • Appointment type: Online, face to face
  • Minimum age seen: 18
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders and PTSD; depression
  • Language: English
  • Session cost: £120

I am an accredited CBT therapist with over 7 years’ experience working within NHS and private sector mental health settings, including a specialist OCD and BDD inpatient service.

I follow a patient-centred approach and take pride in my ability to adapt treatment to meet the needs of the service user. My aim is to create a safe space where an individual can speak openly without fear of judgement.

I have experience working with complexity, particularly those with additional needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which is commonly comorbid with anxiety related disorders. I get most satisfaction from finding creative and neuroaffirming ways to deliver therapeutic interventions, in order to minimise distress and maximise recovery. I believe in empowering people to become their own therapists, through psycho-education about health anxiety and tailored interventions.

In my free time, I am usually making something – whether that be baking, crafting or a mess!

Rusha Mohamed

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, BABCP Accredited

  • Appointment type: Online, face to face
  • Minimum age seen: 16
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders and PTSD; depression
  • Language: English
  • Session cost: £120

I’m an accredited CBT therapist with 10 years’ experience within the mental health sector, in both adult services and CAMHS.

I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their mental health concerns and develop effective coping strategies. I value providing compassionate, personalised and evidence-based care that helps my clients achieve long-term mental wellness.

My experience involves work with a wide range of anxiety disorders and specifically health anxiety. I understand the experiences and difficulties of those suffering with health anxiety, and together, we’ll work to ease your concerns and get to where you want to be.

Having lived in both the East and the West, I advocate for approaching therapy through an inclusive and cultural lens and I’m committed in ensuring that this is considered throughout your therapeutic journey.

On my days off, you can find me discovering new places to satisfy my sweet tooth, running, attending grassroots events with friends and family, or planning my next escape to a beach.

Samuel Herbert

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, BABCP Accredited

  • Appointment type: Online
  • Minimum age seen: 16
  • Conditions treated: Obsessive Compulsive, Body Dysmorphic and related disorders; anxiety disorders and PTSD; depression
  • Language: English
  • Session cost: £120

I’m a registered Mental Health Nurse and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 10 years’ experience in various NHS and private mental healthcare settings.

I endeavour to make therapy a safe and welcoming space for people to be their authentic self, working collaboratively with them to help achieve their individual goals. I bring compassion and warmth to every session – adjusting my approach to each person I see.

I have a particular interest in working with people suffering from Health Anxiety and am passionate about supporting them to overcome the disorder and regain control of their lives. This involves providing high quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Outside of work, I enjoy keeping fit through running, swimming and playing squash. I also love spending time in nature, baking and attending live music or theatre.

Directors

Professor David Veale

Consultant Psychiatrist in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and the Nightingale Hospital, London and Visiting Professor at the Department of Psychology, King’s College London.

David has a special interest in CBT for obsessive compulsive and related disorders and is also interested in the rapid treatment of depression using Wake and Light Therapy and nutritional psychiatry.

He was a member of the group that wrote the NICE guidelines on OCD and BDD in 2006 and chaired the NICE Evidence Update on OCD and BDD in 2013.

He has authored or co-authored 120 empirically based articles, 6 books, 13 book chapters, and 35 teaching articles or reviews.

David is an Honorary Fellow of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

He is a Trustee of the national charities, OCD Action, the BDD Foundation and EmetAction.

He has limited capacity for treating patients because of his NHS, inpatient and research commitments.

Personal Website: veale.co.uk

Dr Rob Willson, PhD

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Rob is a cognitive behaviour therapist with a special interest in OCD, BDD and Health Anxiety. He currently divides most of his time between seeing patients, conducting research, writing and teaching. He is currently the chair of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Foundation.

Rob spent twelve years working at the Priory Hospital North London where he was a therapist and therapy services manager. He also trained and supervised numerous CBT therapists over a seven-year period working at Goldsmiths College, University of London.

Rob has co-authored several books, including ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies’ and ‘Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder’. He has featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles and had made several TV and radio appearances.

Personal website: https://robwillson.com