Lynn Crilly is an award-winning counsellor, author and mother of twin girls. After finding one of her twin daughters, Samantha, was struggling with OCD and anorexia nervosa, and having followed the conventional therapy routes to no avail, Lynn took the decision to follow her gut instincts and rehabilitate Samantha herself. She subsequently developed her unique form of counselling to support sufferers and their families going through similar experiences. Lynn continues to work with families battling mental health issues every day at her clinic in Surrey. She is admired for her passion and understanding - something she attributes to the strength and loyalty of her family and friends, with whom she spends as much time as possible.

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• What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Types of OCD and learning how to recognize the symptoms; Seeking treatment; A guide to therapies; OCD and other mental illnesses; OCD and relationships; OCD and wellbeing; OCD and the carer; OCD and children; Techniques and strategies