Are you struggling with persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours? At Mayfair Therapy in London, we offer specialised therapy to help you manage your OCD and regain control over your life.

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by:

• Obsessions: Intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts, images, or urges.

• Compulsions: Repetitive behaviours or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform in response to an obsession.

Common obsessions include fears of contamination, harm, or orderliness. Common compulsions include excessive hand washing, checking, and counting.

How Therapy Can Help You Manage OCD

Therapy provides effective strategies for managing obsessions and compulsions, reducing anxiety, and improving your quality of life. At Mayfair Therapy, our experienced therapists can help you:

• Understand the nature of OCD and how it affects you

• Identify your specific obsessions and compulsions

• Challenge negative thought patterns

• Learn to tolerate anxiety without engaging in compulsions

• Gradually expose yourself to your feared thoughts or situations (Exposure and Response Prevention - ERP)

• Develop coping mechanisms to manage anxiety and prevent relapse

Therapeutic Approaches for OCD

We offer various therapeutic approaches to address OCD, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A practical, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours related to OCD.

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): A specific type of CBT that involves gradually exposing yourself to your feared thoughts or situations while preventing yourself from engaging in compulsions.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to living a values-based life, even in the presence of OCD symptoms.

Take the first step towards managing your OCD. Book a free initial consultation with Mayfair Therapy today. We offer the free first 50-minute consultation, with no subsequent obligation, to see if we will be a good therapeutic fit.