I used to think I was just an overthinker. A “worrier”. The kind of person who triple-checks things, spirals about things that could go wrong, and lies awake trying to “figure things out.” I didn’t realise that what I was actually dealing with was OCD — not the ‘likes things tidy’ stereotype, but the kind that fills your head with intrusive thoughts, constant doubt, and exhausting mental loops.

It wasn’t until years later, after panic attacks, burnout, and endless rumination, that I finally found the tools that helped me change my relationship with my own thoughts and feelings.

I’m now a therapist and coach who specialises in helping women break free from those same patterns. I combine CBT, ACT and ERP — not just because I’m trained in them, but because I’ve used them to turn my own life around. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to know something isn’t right. If you’re stuck in endless loops, feeling like your brain won’t switch off, and constantly questioning yourself — you’re not broken. You just haven’t been taught the right skills yet. And that’s where I come in.