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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments

by Federico Ferrarese | Sep 2, 2025 | BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, NEWS

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments Imagine standing in front of the mirror, heart pounding, convinced that something is terribly wrong with the way you look. Maybe it’s your skin, maybe your nose, maybe something no one else even notices. Hours slip away...
Nighttime OCD: 3 Key Facts for Better Sleep Quality

Nighttime OCD: 3 Key Facts for Better Sleep Quality

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 27, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Nighttime OCD: 3 Key Facts for Better Sleep Quality Picture this. It’s 2 AM, you’re staring at the ceiling, and your brain decides it’s the perfect time to replay every worry, every “what if,” every intrusive thought you’ve managed...
Finding an OCD Therapist Is Difficult: 4 Important Reasons

Finding an OCD Therapist Is Difficult: 4 Important Reasons

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 26, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Finding an OCD Therapist Is Difficult: 4 Important Reasons Last week, a client sat in my Edinburgh office and told me something that broke my heart. “Federico, I’ve been searching for proper help for twelve years. Twelve years of my life wasted on...
12 Essential Tips for Conquering OCD Successfully

12 Essential Tips for Conquering OCD Successfully

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 25, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

12 Essential Tips for Conquering OCD Successfully Picture this. Last Tuesday, I sat across from a client in my Edinburgh practice who’d been spending ten hours each day trapped in cleaning rituals. She looked exhausted. Her family was growing distant. Her life...
SO-OCD: 8 Important Insights from a CBT Therapist

SO-OCD: 8 Important Insights from a CBT Therapist

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 23, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

SO-OCD: 8 Important Insights from a CBT Therapist Picture this for a second. A client sits across from me in my Edinburgh practice, visibly distressed. He’s spent months convinced he’s been lying to himself about his sexuality. “I’ve always...
Overcoming Shame with OCD: 7 Effective Strategies to Heal

Overcoming Shame with OCD: 7 Effective Strategies to Heal

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 21, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Overcoming Shame with OCD: 7 Effective Strategies to Heal Introduction Well, imagine this: we’re sitting in a cosy café in Edinburgh, you’ve just shared how those intrusive thoughts and rituals are weighing you down, and your cheeks burn with shame. You feel alone,...
Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study

Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 20, 2025 | NEWS

Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study Sarah sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, tears streaming down her face as she described her living situation. “I can’t even use my kitchen anymore,” she whispered. “There’s...
OCD and Suicidality: 7 Essential Interventions for Support

OCD and Suicidality: 7 Essential Interventions for Support

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 19, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD and Suicidality: 7 Essential Interventions for Support Introduction: A Story Close to Home I still remember a young person I once worked with – let’s call her Anna. She was bright, funny, and cared deeply about her friends. Yet, she would often freeze when...
I-CBT: 5 Proven Benefits for OCD and Anxiety Relief

I-CBT: 5 Proven Benefits for OCD and Anxiety Relief

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 18, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

I-CBT: 5 Proven Benefits for OCD and Anxiety Relief Last Tuesday morning, I was reviewing treatment options with a client who’d been struggling with OCD for years. Traditional ERP hadn’t quite clicked for her, and she asked me something that really made me...
OCD Presentations: 8 Inspiring Ways ERP and I-CBT Help

OCD Presentations: 8 Inspiring Ways ERP and I-CBT Help

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 16, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD Presentations: 8 Inspiring Ways ERP and I-CBT Help A story from Chicago: my “aha” moment A few weeks ago, I logged into the 30th Annual OCD Conference in Chicago. I wasn’t there in person—I was watching remotely from my desk in Edinburgh—but honestly, it felt like...
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