As a teenager and into my adulthood I worked with a few psychologists who never quite understood what I was experiencing. It got to a debilitating phase in my twenties, but with the support of medication, a great GP, working with a psychologist, a strong support network, developing mindfulness practices and prioritising my health and fitness – I got through it. So as I hit my thirties, I was medication free, and felt confident I could draw upon my arsenal of tools whenever I was hit with a new wave of anxiety.
Until last year when OCD overcame me and it felt like I was starting from scratch again. In some ways it felt more devastating because despite everything I knew about the disorder and all my practices that had often got me through – I felt like I was spiralling down.

It was at this point I found Rob. He might be on the other side of the world to me, but it was the first time in 20+ years that I felt that my anxieties were actually understood. Now that doesn’t mean we sat and dwelled on them together. In fact, what was probably most refreshing about working with Rob was he didn’t want to get into the details – there was simply no need. His no-nonsense approach ensured I wasn’t spending any more time analysing, seeking reassurance or confessing.

I was blown away by my progress simply after a couple of 1:1 calls, as well as a series of group calls. Recovery takes work, it’s uncomfortable, it’s an ongoing process, but with unconditional self acceptance and a support network like Rob and the OCD Recovery community, it’s been possible.