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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 | NEWS, OCD

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...
What to Do When Your GP Has Never Heard of ERP. 11 Key Tips

What to Do When Your GP Has Never Heard of ERP. 11 Key Tips

by Federico Ferrarese | May 8, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

What to Do When Your GP Has Never Heard of ERP. 11 Key Tips Clinical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. ERP (Exposure and Response...
5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging

5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging

by Federico Ferrarese | Mar 13, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging Last Tuesday, I watched a client here in my Edinburgh practice literally hold his head in his hands. “I keep telling myself to just stop thinking about it,” he said, exhausted. “But the harder...
Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion

Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion

by Federico Ferrarese | Feb 4, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion You won’t believe this, but last Tuesday, I watched a client ask me the same question seventeen times in one session. Seventeen. I’m Federico Ferrarese, a cognitive behavioural therapist based in...
How to Manage OCD at Work: 7 Practical Tips for Employees

How to Manage OCD at Work: 7 Practical Tips for Employees

by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 14, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

How to Manage OCD at Work: 7 Practical Tips for Employees Just last week, one of my clients sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, tears streaming down her face. “Federico,” she whispered, “I’m terrified my colleagues will find out about my...
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