Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counselling

Too often, people use the term “OCD” to describe being particular or organized. But in reality, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a serious condition that can take over someone’s life.

Goals of OCD Therapy

  • Reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of obsessions.
  • Learn to identify and change unhelpful and unhealthy thought patterns
  • Reduce anxiety and distress related to compulsions
  • Learn strategies and skills to control the compulsions
  • Gain confidence in your ability to manage your symptoms
  • Resolve key life conflicts and the emotional stress that fuels obsessive-compulsive behaviour patterns.
  • Function daily at a consistent level with minimal interference from obsessions and compulsions.

Therapeutic Appraoches

We will do an assessment of your specific situation and goals, to come up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from a variety of the listed modalities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviours

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)

The most effective treatment for OCD where your therapist coaches you through gradually confronting the thoughts, images, objects or situations that trigger you to help you learn how to reduce the cycle.

Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Develop healthy coping strategies and mindfulness skills like living in the moment to improve relationships and regulate emotions

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Clinical Director & Therapist
Registered Provisional Psychologist