OCD

Service Description

Resolve issues related with OCD. A person suffering from OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviours (compulsions). This disorder is characterised by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) which make them do certain activities repeatedly, such as a fear of germs resulting in washing hands all the time or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner. Symptoms usually begin gradually and vary throughout life. OCD affects people from all walks of life and all age groups when unwanted, obstinate, intrusive thoughts attack the mind and result in compulsive behaviours. It causes great distress that triggers certain behaviours in order to get rid of the negative thoughts. There is suffering at mental, emotional and physical levels. An OCD person is always doubting as they have difficulty in tolerating uncertainty. They live in fear and insecurity about their wellbeing. They often get depressed, remain alone and avoid socialisation as it might trigger unwanted thoughts. OCD gives rise to a constant chatter in the mind wherein the person repeats certain numbers or words thinking to neutralise the obsessive words. The counsellor understands the problem in detail with patience and compassion and helps them to overcome the problem by recognising and changing the way they think. The most effective therapy used by most counsellors is Exposure and Response prevention (ERP) along with Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The client has to have patience and faith in the process that takes a minimum of 12 sessions that are one hour long each week. Practical ways will be suggested to change the thought process and adopt new behaviour. Counselling also helps in overcoming depression and stress accompanied by OCD.