Ocd

OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a mental health condition characterised by recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. These intrusive thoughts lead to repetitive actions performed to alleviate anxiety, despite their irrationality, often disrupting daily life.

Therapists for Ocd

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Sana Kamran

Maidenehad

£50/session

Counselling Areas: Chronic illnesses, Relationship problems, Abuse, Career cou...

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Melanie Stanton

HORSHAM

£50/session

Counselling Areas: Relationship problems, Abuse, Family issues, Anger, PTSD, R...

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Martin Ollington

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Eastbourne

£60/session

Counselling Areas: Chronic illnesses, Anger, Depression, Self harm, Grief, Aut...

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OCD

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is when the young child or young person continues to have recurrent obsessional thoughts and compulsions or both. OCD does not just mean that people like to wash their hands regularly and be tidy.

Team Mindsum

September 21, 2021

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How OCD Is Represented In The Media

OCD is wrongly assumed to be a disorder based on cleanliness and tidiness. This is not accurate as OCD is a disorder that has many forms, it can affect many people in different ways.