November 14, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Understanding POCD: The “What If I’m a Paedophile?” Spiral

Understanding POCD: The "What If I'm a Paedophile?" Spiral Hi there. I'm Federico Ferrarese, a CBT therapist based in Edinburgh specialising in OCD treatment, and today I want to talk to you about a topic…

4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management

4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management Well, imagine we’re having a cuppa in my cosy Edinburgh office. You lean forward, a bit embarrassed, and whisper, “Are these awful thoughts I’m having… normal?”…

OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts

OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts Introduction to OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex psychological condition characterised by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to…