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OCD Therapy in the UK: NHS, Private, Cost & Waiting Time

OCD Therapy in the UK: NHS, Private, Cost & Waiting Time

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 15, 2026 | 4) Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated, NEWS

OCD Therapy in the UK: NHS, Private, Cost & Waiting Time Clinical disclaimer: This article is for general information and does not replace individual clinical advice; if you are struggling, please speak to your GP or a qualified mental health professional. Quick...
4 Ways ROCD Affects Your Relationship and How to Cope

4 Ways ROCD Affects Your Relationship and How to Cope

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 14, 2026 | 3) OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes, NEWS

4 Ways ROCD Affects Your Relationship and How to Cope This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary ROCD (Relationship OCD) is a recognised presentation...
OCD Treatment Guidelines 2025: Key Insights for Recovery

OCD Treatment Guidelines 2025: Key Insights for Recovery

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 11, 2026 | 4) Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated, NEWS

Clinical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; please speak with your GP, psychiatrist, or a qualified mental health professional about your individual circumstances. Quick summary...
Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments

Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 10, 2026 | 9) Research & Evidence — New studies, explained, NEWS

Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments Quick summary The Orchard OCD Conference 2026 (4–5 June, London) brought together many of the world’s leading OCD researchers to chart where treatment is heading. Most of the excitement sits in three...
Male vs Female OCD: Understanding 17 Key Differences

Male vs Female OCD: Understanding 17 Key Differences

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 9, 2026 | 1) Is this OCD? — Symptoms, diagnosis, and what OCD isn't, NEWS

Male vs Female OCD: Understanding 17 Key Differences Quick Summary Gender differences in OCD represent clinically meaningful patterns that affect diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term outcomes. Understanding these distinctions matters for both accurate...
Shocking OCD Diagnosis Delay: The 17-Year Wait for Treatment

Shocking OCD Diagnosis Delay: The 17-Year Wait for Treatment

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 8, 2026 | 4) Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated, NEWS

Clinical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please speak to your GP or a qualified mental health professional. Quick summary People with OCD wait, on...
Life After ERP Therapy: The Good, the Weird, and the Ongoing

Life After ERP Therapy: The Good, the Weird, and the Ongoing

by Federico Ferrarese | May 29, 2026 | 8) Recovery & Living Well — Setbacks, shame, and life after ERP, NEWS

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for treatment with a qualified professional. Quick summary ERP rarely deletes OCD; it changes your relationship to the thoughts so they stop dictating...
‘Pure O’ Isn’t Pure — And It Isn’t Just in Your Head Either

‘Pure O’ Isn’t Pure — And It Isn’t Just in Your Head Either

by Federico Ferrarese | May 28, 2026 | 3) OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes, NEWS

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a diagnosis. Quick summary “Pure O” OCD is a nickname for OCD that looks like obsessions with no compulsions — but the compulsions are real; they’ve just gone...
Intrusive Thoughts vs Intuition: 2 Key Differences

Intrusive Thoughts vs Intuition: 2 Key Differences

by Federico Ferrarese | May 27, 2026 | 2) Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions — Why they stick and what feeds them, NEWS

Intrusive Thoughts vs Intuition: 2 Key Differences Clinical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a qualified mental health professional or your GP. Quick...
Shame and OCD: Why Taboo Subtypes Are the Hardest to Treat

Shame and OCD: Why Taboo Subtypes Are the Hardest to Treat

by Federico Ferrarese | May 26, 2026 | 3) OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes, NEWS

Shame and OCD: Why Taboo Subtypes Are the Hardest to Treat Clinical Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for assessment by a qualified mental health professional. Understanding the...
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