"Life Changing Treatment with OCD"

My CBT journey started in September 2022 with Roisin at Adult Psychological Therapies in Erne House. I was referred to her to begin CBT as I was having an ongoing struggle with OCD and Anxiety that had a significant impact on my quality of life, mental health and majorly affected my work. I lost all hope in myself and wanted to leave the career that I loved. Going to work was mentally draining, challenging and I felt like I couldn’t cope anymore. It got to the point where I was put off work because my confidence dropped, I lost the belief in myself and the ability to do my job. OCD had taken over my life and I felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

From my first session with Roisin I knew that she would help me achieve my goals and change my thought process so that I would be able to feel more in control and capable of moving forward and becoming the best version of myself. Roisin was very professional, patient and her attention to detail in each session was first class. I felt fully supported and listened to throughout even at the times when I found CBT challenging. I developed a good relationship with her and felt comfortable when talking to her. She always took her time in teaching me new tools and strategies to challenge and change my thought process. From starting CBT Roisin has made me understand and become aware of how to manage and overcome my OCD. Each week I was starting to see change in my thoughts and being able to challenge them. I will continue to use these coping mechanisms that I have learnt to help me in the future.

I am proud of myself and pleased with how much I have changed as a result of CBT with Roisin. I can now live my life and enjoy my work without the pressure of OCD. I wouldn’t have got to this point if I didn’t have Roisin by my side supporting me along the way. I am forever thankful for her.

For anyone having second thoughts about having therapy with a trainee therapist I would not hesitate in going and highly recommend them because Roisin has made a massive impact on my life, changed my outlook and to think in a different perspective. I am forever grateful for her being part of my journey and so thankful to of had this opportunity to have CBT with her.