Online OCD Therapy
Evidence-based therapy for OCD and intrusive thoughts, including mental compulsions (“Pure O”). Structured, practical work you can do from home - UK-wide.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist • HCPC registered • 20+ years experience • Online across the UK/EU
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Does this feel familiar?
OCD isn’t defined by the topic of the thought - it’s defined by the loop:
intrusive doubt, a spike of anxiety or discomfort, and the urge to do something to feel certain again.
That “something” can be visible, but it’s often mental.
You might recognise yourself in some of these:
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Intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing, “wrong,” or completely out of character
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A constant need to be sure - about safety, morality, relationships, health, or “what it means” that you had a thought
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Compulsive actions like checking, reassurance seeking, confessing, researching, repeating, or avoiding
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Mental rituals: rumination, analysing, replaying, mentally checking feelings, trying to get certainty or “the right answer”
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Feeling temporarily relieved after compulsions -then the doubt returns and you’re pulled back in
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Exhaustion, shame, and the sense that your mind won’t let you move on
How online OCD Therapy Works
Having therapy for OCD in the comfort of your own home can work very well for OCD - often because we can practise in your real environment, with the triggers and routines you deal with every day.
The aim isn’t to get rid of intrusive thoughts. It’s to change the response that keeps the OCD loop going.
We map your OCD pattern
We get clear on what’s happening in your specific version of OCD: the triggers, the intrusive doubts, and the compulsions - including the mental rituals that can be easy to miss. This gives us a clear target for therapy, rather than getting pulled into the content of the thoughts.
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We build a practical plan (including ERP where appropriate)
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ERP is often part of effective OCD treatment. In practice, that means gradually facing triggers while practising not doing the compulsions that usually follow, so your brain learns you can cope without rituals. We do this in small, doable steps, and we adapt the pace to you.
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Practise between sessions, with structure & support
Real change happens in day-to-day life, not just in the therapy hour. You’ll have a clear focus between sessions, we’ll review what you notice, and we’ll refine the plan. If your compulsions are mostly mental, we’ll work directly with rumination, reassurance seeking, and “trying to get certainty” behaviours - because those are often what keep the OCD cycle alive.
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A note on neurodiversity
If you’re autistic, have ADHD, or you’re otherwise neurodivergent, we take that into account - including sensory sensitivities, shutdown/meltdown risk, attention, pacing, and how to make practice between sessions realistic and sustainable.
OCD Themes I Help With
Pure O
Mental checking, rumination,
"figure it out” loops, "what if"
spirals
Relationship OCD (ROCD)
“Do I love them?” / "are we compatible", checking feelings, reassurance loops
Real-event OCD
Replaying the past, guilt, mental reviewing, confessing
“Just right” OCD
Repeating until something 'feels right',
Existential OCD
Doubts about reality, meaning, or “what if nothing is real?”, compulsive rumination and reassurance seeking.
Harm OCD
Fear of causing harm, avoiding “risk,” checking intentions
Contamination OCD
Washing, cleaning, avoidance, “just in case” behaviours
Scrupulosity / moral OCD
“Am I a bad person?” compulsive self-evaluation
Responsibility OCD
Fear of being blamed, over-preparing, checking
Symmetry / Order OCD
A strong urge for things to feel even or “just right,” leading to arranging, repeating, or redoing until the discomfort eases.
Sexual Intrusive Thoughts
Reassurance seeking, mental reviewing, avoidance, shame
Checking OCD
Doors, locks, appliances, memory checking
Health anxiety + OCD overlap
Reassurance loops, checking symptoms, scanning & Googling symptoms
Sensorimotor OCD
Hyperawareness of bodily sensations like swallowing/blinking/breathing
Magical Thinking OCD
The belief that thoughts, numbers or rituals can prevent harm or cause events.
OCD can latch onto almost any topic.
What matters most is the pattern - intrusive doubt + compulsions/reassurance to get certainty.
Not sure where you fit? Jump to FAQs FAQs
Is online OCD therapy right for you?
Online therapy suits a lot of people with OCD - especially if travel is hard, your schedule is tight, or you want to work directly with real-life triggers at home. Practising skills from your own space can feel more empowering - you’re learning “I can handle this here,” not “I can handle this only in a therapist’s room.”
Online is often a good fit if you...
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Want therapy you can access from anywhere in the UK/EU
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Find you do better with structure and a clear plan between sessions
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Have triggers that mainly show up at home, online, or in daily routines
Online might not be the best fit if you...
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Don’t have any private space at all for sessions
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Are in a period of acute risk or crisis (in that case, more local support is usually safer)
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Need a higher level of multidisciplinary support than private therapy can offer
If you’re unsure...
That’s exactly what the 15-minute call is for - we’ll work out what’s most appropriate, and if I’m not the right fit I’ll point you in the right direction where I can.
Fees & Practicalities
Here are the key details upfront, so you know what to expect.
Sessions via Zoom
Cost: £160
Session length: 50 mins
Frequency
Most people start weekly or fortnightly and we review as we go.
15 minute call
I offer a brief 15-minute call with every enquiry so we can check fit and next steps. I don’t use automated booking - after you contact me, I’ll reply with a few time options by your preferred method.
Insurance
I’m recognised by Bupa and WPA. If you’re using insurance, you’ll need to obtain approval before your first appointment and share your authorisation details in advance. Any policy excess is payable directly to me.
FAQs
Enquire about Online OCD Therapy
If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing is OCD, that’s okay. You don’t need perfect clarity before reaching out - we can work out the pattern together.
What happens next
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Send an enquiry using the form below, or text me on 07716 558 686.
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I’ll reply by email or text (your choice) with next steps and, if helpful, a few times for a brief 15-minute call.
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If we decide to go ahead, we’ll arrange a first appointment and a clear plan.