April, 2024 | Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

April 29, 2024
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Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD

Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD Living with a loved one who has OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can be a challenging journey, filled with unique obstacles and emotional highs and lows. It…

Decoding the Neurobiology of Social Anxiety Disorder

April 23, 2024
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OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts

OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts Introduction to OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex psychological condition characterised by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to…

April 20, 2024
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Mastering OCD: The Benefits of I-CBT

Mastering OCD: The Benefits of I-CBT OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, represents a significant challenge for many, impacting daily functioning and quality of life. Traditional treatments have offered hope, yet the search for more effective interventions…

April 19, 2024
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How Early Life Experiences Shape Our Core Beliefs

How Early Life Experiences Shape Our Core Beliefs Introduction to Early Life Experiences and Core Beliefs Our journey through life is significantly shaped by the myriad of experiences we encounter during our formative years. These…

April 16, 2024
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False Attraction OCD Explained: Breaking down the obsession

False Attraction OCD Explained: Breaking down the obsession. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people around the globe. It is characterised by recurrent, unwanted thoughts…

April 12, 2024
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Obsessions and Worries: Finding the Fine Line in OCD

Obsessions and Worries: Finding the Fine Line in OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition, characterised by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Individuals with OCD find themselves caught…

April 9, 2024
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Unraveling the Confusion: Differentiating OCD from Other Disorders

Unraveling the Confusion: Differentiating OCD from Other Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that has been widely misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. The portrayal of OCD as merely an eccentric…

April 8, 2024
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Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma

Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma OCD is a mental health condition where individuals experience distressing, intrusive thoughts known as obsessions, leading to repetitive, unwanted behaviours or mental acts, referred to as compulsions. Affecting approximately…