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Personalised support with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

At The Apex Practice at 10 Harley Street, London we are here to help you break the cycle of OCD and get you back to enjoying life. Get in touch to arrange a free initial assessment over the phone.

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What is an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have obsessions, compulsions or both. 'Obsessions' are thoughts, mental pictures or impulses that are upsetting and recurring, such as public embarrassment or harm coming to a loved one.

'Compulsions' are actions that people feel they have to perform to keep from feeling anxious or to prevent something bad from happening, such as washing hands or repeating an action a certain number of times. Individuals believe that by doing these actions, they can prevent the obsession from happening. Most people with OCD suffer from both obsessions and compulsions.

Psychotherapy and counselling is one of the more effective methods for helping people overcome their obsessive compulsive disorder. Our OCD treatment programme aims to help you control your obsessions and to be 'any regular compulsive actions.

Mental health wellbeing

Common thought processes of a habit disorder include:

Fear of getting a disease/ill health

Fear of negative consequences

Fear of forgetting to do something

Fear of doing something embarrassing

How we work

With your psychotherapist, you will begin to break down the root cause of your obsession and minimise the anxiety you experience from the issue as you perceive it. You will find that often the reality of the matter which triggers your obsessive compulsion is not as severe or serious as you believe. Consequently you can begin to confront your negative automatic thoughts and start to challenge them. Then you'll be able to break its connection to your behaviour.

We utilise a number of methods, including responsive prevention, exposure therapies, hypnotherapy, EMDR and CBT. Sessions take place at our centre at 10 Harley Street, London, and can also be completed remotely via Zoom.

“I am so grateful to Raymond for his kindness, professionalism, and expertise, and for the immeasurable impact he has had on my healing journey for the past three years.

Raymond helped me navigate the complex and difficult emotions that arose after the tragic death of my brother. He helped me to identify and express my emotions in a healthy and constructive way, and provided me with practical tools and strategies for managing my distress.
But beyond just helping me to cope with my grief, through his skilled and compassionate approach, Raymond helped me to understand the root causes of my pain and to find healthy and constructive ways to cope with and process my emotions.

Raymond also helped me to address and work through some unresolved childhood trauma that had been impacting me for years.
Raymond's guidance and support have been invaluable to me in so many ways, and I am deeply grateful for the positive impact he has had on my life.”

NA-H, London

To book a free initial assessment, call our team today on

020 7467 8536

info@theapexpractice.co.uk

10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF