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OCD Treatment

Do I Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Do you ever experience unwanted repetitive and persistent thoughts that cause you anxiety?

If so, you may be experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) – and you’re not alone. Between 1-3% of the population have some form of this condition. OCD is characterised by a pattern of unpleasant thoughts and fears (obsessions) that cause us to engage in repetitive behaviours (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions disrupt daily life and make it hard for us to lead a ‘normal’ life.

You might make an effort to suppress or dismiss your obsessions, but doing so simply makes you feel more upset and anxious. In the end, you feel compelled to engage in obsessive behaviours in an effort to reduce your stress. Despite attempts to suppress or ignore unwanted thoughts or urges, they persist. This isn’t your fault – you’re struggling with a medical condition which requires professional help. At Kedras Clinics, we offer a range of compassionate clinically-proven treatments for OCD.

The Signs & Symptoms of OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder usually includes both obsessions and compulsions, although it is also possible to have only obsession symptoms or only compulsion symptoms. Sometimes, people suspect they have another condition as there is overlap between OCD symptoms and anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, and other common mental illnesses.

Obsession symptoms involve repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. An example of this could be fear of contamination or dirt, or needing things orderly and symmetrical. Compulsions, on the other hand, are repetitive behaviours based around feeling driven to perform. For example, the act of washing and cleaning surfaces or counting and ordering objects. If you identify with any of the above symptoms, you may be struggling with OCD.

“I had been through numerous types of therapy in the past with varying degrees of success, but this is the first time that therapy has got to the root of the problem. This has been made possible by the innovative approach at Kedras Clinics and the techniques they use”.

Get Relief from OCD

At Kedras Clinics, we offer a range of highly-effective OCD treatments, however extreme or mild you might feel your symptoms are.

If you’re struggling with OCD, don’t be afraid to seek help. We have a highly-skilled team of psychotherapists and counsellors who can help you change disruptive thought patterns and obsessive behaviours as well as develop constructive coping mechanisms.

We use technologically advanced treatments like neurofeedback that can help train your brain to self-regulate. Traditional, evidence-based psychotherapy will give you a deeper grasp of how your mind works and be able to effectively deal with your symptoms healthily.

Let Us Plan Your Journey to Wellness

Your obsessions and compulsions don’t need to prevent you from going about your everyday activities and functioning happily. We can help you begin a new life, free from OCD. Contact us today to start the journey.

We are here to help

“I really hated myself and felt vastly inferior to other people, that, somehow, I wasn’t good enough to be part of society. I felt I had no rights, that other people’s needs were far more important than mine. I found it hard to be assertive and ask for what I wanted. I always had to try to please others, or I’d be rejected. It’s such a relief to come to NF after years of working so hard at talking therapy. I can feel myself calming down during the sessions and all I have to do is to watch and listen and feel my body.”

“You have changed my life and I am a much better wife than I ever was. I am calmer and much more rational. I am immeasurably less self-rejecting and selfattacking. I have more relaxed and comfortable relationships with other people, because I am more accepting of myself and, therefore, imagine that they find me more acceptable.”

“It is like getting a hug from all the parts of you that have been hurting for so long, and feeling all the compassion and acknowledgement that they should have felt at the time. It has changed me as I am less suicidal and anxious, and more connected with my body and the world. I have accomplished things over the last 2 years that I never thought I would be able to do...”

We Are Here To Help

The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, but we are here to help. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to heal and grow. If you are feeling afraid or embarrassed to seek help, know that we understand and are here to support you. Problems should not be hidden, but shared with those who can help. Like you would go to the doctor for a physical health problem, we believe that everyone should have access to good quality psychotherapeutic care. We have experience in a variety of challenges, so no matter what your problem we look forward to helping.

Dr Dawn Harris

Consultant Chartered Psychologist
Registered Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Founder/CEO Kedras Clinics