Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion

Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion

Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion You won’t believe this, but last Tuesday, I watched a client ask me the same question seventeen times in one session. Seventeen. I’m Federico Ferrarese, a cognitive behavioural therapist based in...
Overcoming OCD: Effective Alternatives to Compulsions

Overcoming OCD: Effective Alternatives to Compulsions

Overcoming OCD: Effective Alternatives to Compulsions I still remember a client saying to me, years ago, “So you’re telling me not to do compulsions… but then what am I meant to do when my brain is screaming at me?” And honestly, I get it. Imagine...
Building Resilience: How to Deal with Doubt in OCD

Building Resilience: How to Deal with Doubt in OCD

Building Resilience: How to Deal with Doubt in OCD Understanding the Paradox of OCD In the realm of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a perplexing paradox unfolds. The very strategies individuals adopt to alleviate their distress – compulsions, avoidance, and...
OCD Treatment: How to Choose the Right Therapist

OCD Treatment: How to Choose the Right Therapist

  OCD Treatment: How to Choose the Right Therapist When the relentless grip of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ensnares an individual, embarking on the journey towards healing can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Amidst the myriad therapeutic approaches...
Understanding OCD: A Neuroimaging Perspective

Understanding OCD: A Neuroimaging Perspective

Understanding OCD: A Neuroimaging Perspective Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to...