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How OCD Works: Insights from Recent Brain Cell Research

How OCD Works: Insights from Recent Brain Cell Research

by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 7, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

How OCD Works: Insights from Recent Brain Cell Research I want to start with a story. A few years ago, a client sat across from me in my Edinburgh therapy room and said, “I know this doesn’t make sense, but my brain won’t let it go.” He paused after that, almost...
Why OCD Thoughts Feel So Real: 5 Scientific Reasons

Why OCD Thoughts Feel So Real: 5 Scientific Reasons

by Federico Ferrarese | Nov 6, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Why OCD Thoughts Feel So Real: 5 Scientific Reasons Just last week, I sat with a client in my Edinburgh clinic who looked at me with complete confusion. “Federico,” she said, “I know these thoughts about contamination don’t make sense. I can...
TMS for OCD: 10 Promising Reasons and Clinical Outcomes

TMS for OCD: 10 Promising Reasons and Clinical Outcomes

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 24, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

TMS for OCD: 10 Promising Reasons and Clinical Outcomes Good news for millions of people battling Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – traditional treatments help about 70% of patients get better. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) has become a ray of hope...
Embracing OCD and Neurodiversity: 5 Inspiring Insights

Embracing OCD and Neurodiversity: 5 Inspiring Insights

by Federico Ferrarese | Feb 2, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Embracing OCD and Neurodiversity: 5 Inspiring Insights The UK’s population shows an interesting split – 85% are neurotypical, while 15% are neurodivergent. This brings up an interesting question about OCD’s classification as a neurodivergent...
OCD Treatment: Exploring the Neurobiological Effects of CBT

OCD Treatment: Exploring the Neurobiological Effects of CBT

by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 11, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD Treatment: Exploring the Neurobiological Effects of CBT As a CBT therapist, I’ve long been fascinated by the intricate workings of the human brain, particularly in the context of mental health disorders. One condition that has captured my attention is...
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