11/03/2026Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaHealth anxiety exploredHere, distinguished chartered consultant psychologist, Dr Heather Sequeira, shares her insights with regards to understanding and managing health anxiety.
14/01/2026Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaIf you’ve spent your life preventing things going wrong, this might not be just OCDOCD is commonly described as a condition driven by intrusive thoughts and repeated behaviours aimed at reducing anxiety. For many people, this explanation is accurate and treatment based on it can be effective. However, a significant number of individuals find that standard approaches don’t fully resolve their difficulties, despite genuine effort and engagement.
14/10/2025Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaWhy OCD often goes unrecognised in high-functioning adultsHere to explain why OCD often goes unrecognised in high-functioning adults is esteemed chartered consultant psychologist, Dr Heather Sequeira.
22/09/2025Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaCould My OCD Be Linked to Past Trauma?Increasingly, research and clinical experience suggest that past experiences, including unresolved trauma, can influence how OCD develops, how it presents, and how it responds to treatment.
24/07/2025Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaWhen exposure therapy isn’t enough: how trauma can complicate OCDExposure and response prevention (ERP) is widely regarded as the most effective psychological treatment for OCDv. It involves helping individuals gradually face their fears, without engaging in compulsions, so that over time the brain learns the feared consequences do not occur. In this article, consultant psychologist Dr Heather Sequeira explains how this approach is life-changing.
07/02/2025Dr Heather SequeiraConsultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and TraumaThe connection between trauma and OCD: Understanding the impact of past experiences on obsessive-compulsive disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). While the exact cause of OCD remains unclear, research suggests that past trauma may play a role in its development and severity. Understanding this connection can help individuals seek appropriate treatment and support.
