What is relationship anxiety/ROCD?

While many of us will experience anxiety because of interpersonal relationships, those with relationship anxiety and/or disorganized attachment may have anxiety acutely focused on their intimate/romantic partnership. Even when partnered with healthy, emotionally available partners, those with relationship anxiety have a hard time feeling settled and safe in their loving partnerships. In fact, being in healthy, secure partnership may bring up more anxiety for those with relationship anxiety/ROCD, which can feel very confusing, to say the least!

How can I support you?

One of the reasons I specialize in Relationship Anxiety/ROCD is that I too have suffered from it, and know how painful and confusing it can be. I will help you to identify the thoughts and the ‘parts’ of you that may be clinging to unrealistic expectations/ideals, perfectionism, and fears that keep your guard up and prevent you from receiving and offering the love you truly want!

Further resources for Relationship Anxiety/ROCD

  • Book: Relationship OCD

    A CBT Based Guide to move beyond obsessive doubt, anxiety & fear of commitment in romantic relationships, by Sheva Rajee, MFT

  • Book: You are the one you've been waiting for

    Applying Internal Family systems to intimate relationships, by Richard C. Schwartz, PdD

  • Instagram + Podcast: Healing Embodied

    Chelsea Horton + Colleagues offer valueable insights, individual sessions, group classes + weekly podcasts specifically on the topic of relationship anxiety and its various manifestations.

  • Instagram: @forloveweheal

    Alex Bishop + colleagues offer insights and dispel the narratives that those with relationship anxiety often struggle with. Individual counselling sessions also available.