Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a challenging and distressing condition that affects individuals from all walks of life. If you or a loved one is experiencing OCD symptoms, it may be time to seek counselling.

Counselling for OCD can provide you with the support and tools necessary to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. OCD is characterized by a pattern of unpleasant thoughts and anxieties, known as obsessions, that lead to repetitive actions, known as compulsions. These compulsive behaviours can disrupt daily life and cause significant distress.

It's essential to understand that OCD is not just a matter of having preferences or habits that you can control. Unlike these habits, OCD sufferers may try to ignore or stop their obsessions, but this only increases their anxiety and distress. Eventually, they may feel compelled to perform compulsive acts to ease their stress. Despite trying to ignore or get rid of these bothersome thoughts or urges, they keep coming back, leading to a vicious cycle of OCD.

Some symptoms of OCD

• Washing your hands until your skin becomes raw
• Repeatedly checking on doors to ensure that they are locked
• Counting in a particular pattern
• Silently repeating a prayer, word, or phrase consistently
• Arranging your items in a certain fashion and cannot be rearranged in another way

How to manage OCD

If you are experiencing OCD symptoms, seeking counselling can help you better understand and manage your condition. A counsellor can help you identify the triggers that cause your obsessions and compulsions and develop strategies to manage and reduce them. Counselling can also help you challenge your irrational thoughts and beliefs, which may be contributing to your OCD symptoms.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach to help with OCD. CBT is a type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours. A trained counsellor can work with you to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, teach you relaxation techniques, and gradually expose you to situations that trigger your OCD symptoms. Through this process, you can learn how to manage your obsessions and compulsions and reduce their impact on your daily life.

It's essential to note that seeking counselling for OCD is a brave and important step towards regaining control of your life. OCD can be a challenging condition to manage, but with the right support, you can learn to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Benefits of Counselling for OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a distressing and challenging condition that significantly impacts your daily life. Fortunately, counselling can be effective in managing OCD, providing you with the support and tools necessary to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

One significant benefit of counselling for OCD is that it provides you with a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss your experiences and concerns. Our professionals can listen actively and empathetically, helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours related to the OCD symptoms.

Counselling can also help you to identify the triggers that cause the obsessions and compulsions. By understanding these triggers, you can develop strategies to manage and reduce your symptoms' impact on their daily lives. Counselling can also help you to challenge the irrational thoughts and beliefs, which may be contributing to your OCD symptoms.

Counselling for OCD can also provide you with a sense of empowerment and control. OCD symptoms can be overwhelming and feel out of control, leading to significant distress. However, counselling can provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to manage your symptoms, improve your quality of life, and regain control over your lives.

If you or a loved one is experiencing OCD symptoms, seeking counselling can be effective in managing OCD. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and you don't have to face OCD alone.

Fees

Our goal is to provide guidance and support to assist you overcome life's challenges. For individual counselling sessions, our fee structure is as follows:

• $140 per session.
• Each session is up to 60 minutes in duration.
• Any extension beyond the allotted time will be charged at $70 per 30-minute block, subject to availability.
• The same fee applies to the first and subsequent follow up-sessions.

Mode of Counselling

We understand the importance of a supportive and comfortable environment for counselling. Currently, we offer in-person counselling sessions at our centre. Our dedicated team of experienced clinicians is here to listen and support you through your journey of empowerment and personal growth.

We are here to help. Don't let your problems affect you any longer. Take the first step towards positive change and schedule a counselling appointment with us today!