Therapy for Overthinking, OCD, Anxiety & Phobias
Are you stuck in a cycle of worry, fear, intrusive thoughts or can’t stop thinking?
I draw on psychological approaches that can help people understand anxiety, intrusive thoughts and unhelpful patterns, alongside Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and practical anxiety-regulation techniques.
I work with people experiencing OCD, anxiety and overthinking to better understand their experiences, break unhelpful patterns and regain confidence.
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Overthinking, anxiety and intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming
Do you find yourself asking:
• Why can’t I stop thinking?
• Why do I overthink everything?
• Why does my brain never stop?
• Why do I imagine the worst?
• Why can’t I switch my thoughts off?
• Why do I keep checking?
• Why do I keep doubting everything?
When your mind feels stuck in a cycle of worry, fear, intrusive thoughts or constant checking, it can affect your confidence, relationships and daily life.
These patterns can be understood and changed. Therapy can help you learn how anxiety works, reduce avoidance, break unhelpful cycles and build confidence again.
How do I help?
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted thoughts, doubts, checking and mental loops can feel exhausting. Learn how psychological approaches can help reduce avoidance and compulsive cycles and develop a different relationship with unwanted thoughts and doubts.
Anxiety & Panic
Feeling overwhelmed by fear, physical sensations or constant worry? Learn how anxiety works and develop practical tools to feel calmer and more in control.
Worry & Overthinking
Understanding why your mind keeps analysing, predicting and searching for answers can help you break unhelpful thinking patterns.
Phobias & Fears
Fears can become stronger when we avoid them. Learn how evidence-based techniques can help you face fears and rebuild confidence.
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Evidence-Informed Approach
I use evidence-informed psychological approaches to support people experiencing anxiety, OCD, overthinking and phobias. Your therapy plan is personalised to your needs, drawing on cognitive and behavioural principles, ERP-informed approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and anxiety-regulation techniques where appropriate.
Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches
Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and learning practical strategies to create change.
ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention)
ERP is a well-established psychological approach for OCD. Understanding avoidance and compulsive patterns can help people recognise how OCD cycles are maintained and learn to respond differently.
Hypno-CBT & Regulation Techniques
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and practical regulation techniques can support relaxation, emotional regulation and confidence when approaching anxiety-provoking situations and developing new responses to fear.
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About Carolina
I hold a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology (Distinction) from Arden University, which provided eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a certified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH).
My approach is informed by psychological research and draws on cognitive and behavioural principles, ERP-informed approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and anxiety-regulation techniques where appropriate.
I understand how exhausting it can feel when your mind never switches off, thoughts feel overwhelming, or fear starts limiting your life.
Anxiety, overthinking and intrusive thoughts are very common experiences, yet many people feel confused, isolated, or worried that something is wrong with them. Understanding how anxiety works is often the first step towards creating change.
My goal is to help you understand what is happening in your mind, break unhelpful cycles, and develop the confidence and skills to move forward.
I offer therapy in English and Spanish, online, and in person in Prestwich and Whitefield, Manchester.
Master’s in Psychology
BPS accredited programme
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist
National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
HeartMath® Certified
Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Self-Regulation
Online & Manchester sessions
English & Spanish
What to expect from therapy
A safe, non-judgemental space to understand your experiences
Psychoeducation to understand how anxiety, OCD and overthinking work
Practical tools to reduce avoidance and regain confidence
Mind-body techniques to support emotional regulation
Therapy is personalised to your needs. We work together to understand your patterns, build new skills and create lasting change.
Book a FREE 15-minute Enquiry Call
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Reviews
Alexandra
United Kingdom
Anxiety – Overthinking
I can’t recommend Carolina enough as a therapist. She helped me through a really hard time during some life changes that triggered a lot of underlying anxiety and obsessive, negative thinking. I found the sessions incredibly helpful and insightful. They have definitely proven far more beneficial than I could’ve imagined and have really changed my outlook and approach to how I would normally view things. I put off seeing a therapist for a while, but it’s been the best decision I have made. Thank you so much Carolina for helping me get my life back.
Lynda
United Kingdom
Overcoming mice phobia
I have a really bad phobia about mice.
I contacted Carolina on-line; she was so helpful, professional and really helped me. I highly recommend her she has taught me some new skills, and I am now confident I can control my phobia.
Jo
United Kingdom
Driving Anxiety
I thoroughly recommend Carolinas services. I developed driving anxiety after years of driving and Carolina has helped me to use different techniques using hypnotherapy to ease the anxiety and understand why this has been happening and she is so kind and caring. The sessions have helped not only with this but everyday stress and worries. Lovely lady! I really do thank you for your invaluable help and will recommend to all!
Yuly
United Kingdom
Mice Phobia
Quiero agradecer profundamente a Carolina por su profesionalismo, calidez y dedicación durante mi proceso terapéutico. Acudí a ella por una fobia a los ratones que me generaba mucha ansiedad, y gracias a su acompañamiento y a la aplicación de la terapia he logrado avances que jamás imaginé. En pocas sesiones, ya soy capaz de tolerar la presencia de roedores sin entrar en pánico, algo que antes me parecía imposible. Carolina me hizo sentir segura y comprendida en todo momento. Estoy muy agradecida por su ayuda y la recomiendo totalmente como terapeuta.
Paul
United Kingdom
Stress – Overthinking
Carol really supported me and was able to help me to discover patterns of thinking which I was not aware of. I would highly recommended using Carol as a hypnotherapist or for regular therapy, and you will see exponential improvements being made. Carol is non judgmental and specialises in a wide variety of problems.
Ready to understand your anxiety and take the next step?
Book a FREE 15-minute Enquiry Call to discuss how therapy can help.
Any Questions?
Please Let me know if you have any questions, want to talk about your personal situation, any specific goals; or if you are just interested in the process and want to learn more, I’m here and happy to help!
