Meet Becky Grace Irwing
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and EMDR Therapist specialising in OCD, intrusive thoughts and related difficulties. Explore Becky’s approach and request an initial consultation.
Specialist CBT for OCD and intrusive thoughts
Becky Grace Irwing · BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
Hi, I’m Becky, a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and EMDR Therapist with around 15 years’ experience working in NHS mental health services and private practice.
I specialise in working with OCD, including experiences that can feel particularly difficult or frightening to talk about, such as moral and scrupulosity OCD, taboo intrusive thoughts, harm and responsibility themes and “just right” experiences.
My approach is formulation-led rather than one-size-fits-all. I aim to understand what’s maintaining the difficulty and recommend a treatment pathway based on your individual needs, rather than simply offering a standard course of sessions.
Alongside OCD, I have particular experience working with eating disorders and disordered eating, trauma and neurodivergent clients.
Appointments are available online and in person at Becky’s Norwich practice, subject to availability and an initial suitability discussion.
Specialist OCD treatment, tailored to you
I believe effective therapy begins with understanding your individual experience, rather than assuming the same approach will work for everyone.
My work with OCD is grounded in specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Depending on your presentation, treatment may involve Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and/or Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT).
I have a particular interest in the ways morality, responsibility, certainty and the fear of being a “bad person” can become entangled in OCD. These experiences can feel deeply personal and difficult to discuss.
I’ve been developing my Good Person Trap framework to explore these patterns and support greater understanding of moral and scrupulosity OCD.
More about my approach to treatment
My approach is formulation-led. This means taking time to understand what is contributing to and maintaining your difficulties before recommending a particular treatment pathway.
For OCD, first-line treatment involves specialist CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and/or Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), depending on the individual presentation.
I don’t use EMDR as a first-line treatment for OCD. Where appropriate, EMDR may be introduced later to work with trauma or other non-OCD difficulties that are also affecting the person.
My aim is to recommend an approach based on your particular needs and circumstances, rather than offering a standard course of therapy to everyone.
How working with Becky begins
Becky offers an initial discussion before arranging ongoing therapy, helping to establish suitability and identify the most appropriate next steps.
Complete the short consultation form to express your interest in working with Becky.
Becky will contact you to discuss your enquiry and the most appropriate next steps.
Where appropriate, Becky will discuss ongoing therapy or a more detailed Clarity & Direction assessment.
Start with an initial consultation
Rather than offering fixed ongoing appointments for direct booking, Becky begins with an enquiry and suitability discussion.
Becky generally offers limited daytime availability Tuesday to Thursday, with some Saturday mornings. Appointment times are arranged individually following an enquiry.
To get started, complete the consultation request form below. Becky will contact you directly to discuss your options.
Questions about therapy with Becky
Thinking about taking the next step? Here are some answers to common questions about Becky’s approach, assessments and therapy arrangements.
What types of OCD does Becky work with?
Becky specialises in OCD, including moral and scrupulosity OCD, taboo intrusive thoughts, harm and responsibility themes and “just right” experiences. She has particular experience supporting people with OCD presentations that can feel frightening or difficult to discuss openly.
What treatment approaches does Becky use for OCD?
Becky’s approach to OCD is grounded in specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Depending on the individual presentation, treatment may include Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and/or Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). Treatment recommendations are informed by an individual clinical formulation.
How much do therapy sessions and assessments cost?
A 50-minute ongoing therapy session with Becky costs £125. Becky also offers a 90-minute Clarity & Direction assessment for £195, where a more comprehensive assessment, formulation and treatment recommendation would be helpful.
Why do I need an initial consultation before booking therapy?
Becky prefers to establish suitability before offering ongoing therapy. This gives you both an opportunity to explore your needs and whether her specialist approach is the right fit. Where appropriate, Becky can then recommend ongoing therapy, a more comprehensive assessment or another suitable next step.
Does Becky offer EMDR therapy for OCD?
Becky does not use EMDR as a first-line treatment for OCD. Her specialist OCD treatment is based on CBT with ERP and/or Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT). Where appropriate, EMDR may be introduced later to address trauma or other non-OCD difficulties that are also affecting the person.
Are appointments available online or in person?
Becky offers online appointments and in-person sessions at her Norwich practice. She generally has limited daytime availability Tuesday to Thursday, with some Saturday morning appointments. Availability changes, so appointments are arranged individually following an initial enquiry and suitability discussion.
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