OCD Treatment in London and OCD Online Therapy
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can come in many forms and many different therapy options for OCD exist Online and in London. Some people worry that they may burn their house down if they don't check their oven repeatedly, others are compelled to do things following a certain sequence of numbers. It is also not uncommon for individuals to worry that they are paedophiles or that a loved one will die if they don't engage in certain behaviours.
Although OCD can present itself in many ways, a common underlying mechanism nearly always applied. Most sufferers of OCD have obsessions which are often understood to be thoughts and / or urges. Obsessions often act as motivators for unhelpful behaviours such as avoidance or control behaviours, compulsions and other types of reinforcing behaviours. For example, if someone believes that shaking someone's hand will cause dangerous germs to spread, the resulting preoccupations may make them wash their hands extensively. |
How Therapy for OCD WorksUnfortunately many behaviours resulting from obsessions can maintain unhelpful beliefs concerning the validity of a sufferer's obsessions. So the more a person washes their hands, the more likely it is that these types of reinforcing behaviours will occur again. It is therefore very important to address unhelpful behaviours such as compulsions.
One of the most important ways of doing so is by engaging in exposure and response prevention (ERP). This means that we will look at exposing you to the triggers of your obsessions and the obsessions themselves (such as a dirty carpet or a school), whilst getting you to delay, alter, stop or lessen your compulsions and other types problematic behaviours. This is very challenging for a lot of people. Having an experienced professional present when engaging in ERP can therefore greatly increase treatment effectiveness. Making mistakes when treating OCD may make things worse. If someone for example pushes themselves too much, they can take a major step backwards by overcompensating through control behaviours. I therefore offer a tailored treatment programme in which I confront the triggers with clients together, whilst offering support in altering unhelpful behaviours (compulsions, safety behaviours). |
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OCD Therapy Online & in London: Individuals Differences Matter
Many individuals suffering from OCD present with common themes which may relate to and fuel their OCD. Some for example may try to complete everything they do in a perfect manner and feel great distress when this can't be achieved. Other's believe that they have to avoid conflict, or emphasise excessive control of their thoughts and behaviours.
Many sufferers of OCD people please constantly in order to avoid rejection or conflict. Such themes often feed and in turn increase low self-esteem. As low self-esteem and anxiety can be a driving force for OCD, I may also use a custom made approach that aims at increasing your self-esteem and other reinforcing concerns.
As I will tailor a treatment programme towards you, there may be many other things which will be covered throughout the course of Therapy. What we cover will differ depending on your specific problem presentation. The goal will always be to keep things as simple as possible, whilst aiming for a maximum benefit. This is in order for you to be able to habitually engage in suitable methods. When you don't have to think about what to do, it is likely that CBT will have a lasting benefit.
Many sufferers of OCD people please constantly in order to avoid rejection or conflict. Such themes often feed and in turn increase low self-esteem. As low self-esteem and anxiety can be a driving force for OCD, I may also use a custom made approach that aims at increasing your self-esteem and other reinforcing concerns.
As I will tailor a treatment programme towards you, there may be many other things which will be covered throughout the course of Therapy. What we cover will differ depending on your specific problem presentation. The goal will always be to keep things as simple as possible, whilst aiming for a maximum benefit. This is in order for you to be able to habitually engage in suitable methods. When you don't have to think about what to do, it is likely that CBT will have a lasting benefit.
Online Therapy for OCD
Many people can be sceptical when it comes to telephone therapy or through a medium such as zoom. These fears quickly subside when experiencing what online therapy for OCD is actually like.
Remote psychotherapy can help you be able to express intrusive thoughts and obsessions more freely due to not having to face someone in person. In addition, developing a good understanding of your difficulties and how they are maintained does not require you to have be directly facing someone.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that is done remotely heavily emphasises actively addressing your difficulties in-between sessions whilst processing and adjusting your approach during sessions. Online sessions can help you directly practice what needs to be done.
Your OCD will not improve if you do not practice what we discuss. OCD is mostly reinforced by certain things that you do and if you do not change certain behaviours, you will not only continue to suffer but most likely will suffer more and more. This aspect is far more important than considering whether weighing up to do OCD therapy in London or addressing your OCD through online therapy.
Remote psychotherapy can help you be able to express intrusive thoughts and obsessions more freely due to not having to face someone in person. In addition, developing a good understanding of your difficulties and how they are maintained does not require you to have be directly facing someone.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that is done remotely heavily emphasises actively addressing your difficulties in-between sessions whilst processing and adjusting your approach during sessions. Online sessions can help you directly practice what needs to be done.
Your OCD will not improve if you do not practice what we discuss. OCD is mostly reinforced by certain things that you do and if you do not change certain behaviours, you will not only continue to suffer but most likely will suffer more and more. This aspect is far more important than considering whether weighing up to do OCD therapy in London or addressing your OCD through online therapy.
