ERP Therapist for OCD
ERP Therapy Online OCD Therapist
Finding the right information and the right help, from aa UK-accredited and registered online therapist for ERP and CBT Online Therapist for OCD, is crucial, and it is available regardless of where you are.
What Does ERP Involve?
If you have reached our page, you, like many others, are experiencing difficulties with intrusive thoughts and likely OCD.
Or you are trying to find information on Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for a loved one, who may be experiencing these difficulties.
ERP stands for: Exposure and Response Prevention. It uses the principles of:
Extinction
Reducing the response to a stimulus or trigger, and therefore not feeding into the pattern
Learning
Knowing that what we thought would happen is very unlikely to actually happen. We can also overlearn this!
Habituation
Getting used to a stimulus or trigger
Will I Need Only ERP for My OCD?
Some people, especially in the UK, tend to focus on CBT for OCD, which focuses more on Cognitive Therapy (CT). However, there are other, more behavioural approaches, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These two names may not mean much to most people, but these are two well-known researchers.
Cognitive Therapy (CT) – Salkovskis
A British author and researcher. Research has shown CT-focused CBT therapy for OCD has a lower dropout rate and is slightly less effective
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – Foa
ERP has a higher dropout rate, as it is a challenging therapy, and it is the gold standard that other treatments get measured against.
Our Approach
Based on our experience and clinical interest, we generally prefer ERP. This is particularly useful because ERP can be delivered using imaginal exposure.
However, we sometimes use a mixture of both, depending on people's unique needs, as research shows that a combination of ERP and CT (which could be considered CBT, but this is a lengthier subject to discuss here) has better outcomes than either of them separately.
CBT and ERP are formulation driven (you can read on these by clicking here), which allows us to draw your individual roadmap. We deliver Online Therapy for OCD using both approaches, as it appears to have better outcomes.
The Big Question
If you or a loved one experience OCD, you must know how difficult living with this condition is. We only ask you 3 things to decide if ERP is for you:
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Are you content with your current challenges?
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Do you dream you could reclaim your life?
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Do you want to reduce the impact of the thoughts you are experiencing?
How does our Online Therapy Clinic Work?
Three simple steps from your first booking to a personalised treatment plan.
Book a therapy session
We are here to help you navigate your mental health and wellbeing. Book your first session with one of our experts and we can figure things out together, and come up with a bespoke treatment plan.
Confidential, Flexible, Accessible and Effective
We specialise in evidence-based remote therapy. With online therapy you can access it with the convenience that suits you.
Begin the journey to be your best self.
We offer expert tailor-made interventions for your unique needs.
Clinical Expertise & Care Standards
Explore our frequently asked questions to understand our trauma-informed methodologies, professional clinical standards, and specialized executive workplace support programs.
How do I know if I can benefit from EMDR?
EMDR is a well-researched therapy initially designed for trauma. It differs from other therapies because it can be delivered using very little language. It is effective even when not disclosing your trauma to your therapist, this is called the “Silence Protocol”. This is ideal for high levels of shame.
It also can be used with other difficulties such as anxiety and peak performance.
EMDR can use imagery and be integrated with other approaches easily.
How do I know if I can benefit from CBT?
CBT is a well know therapy that is effective sleep, anxiety, trauma and performance.
It is an active therapy and it focusses in the maintaining factors of the difficulties.
CBT involves ERP, which is the gold standard therapy for OCD.
It also can be used with other difficulties such as anxiety and peak performance.
EMDR can use imagery and be integrated with other approaches easily.
Do I need to prepare before therapy?
No, you don’t. However, we always recommend for people to reflect on what they want to take from sessions and/or what they would like to work on.
How much will therapy cost?
Therapy can last from 4 to 6 sessions for some people, and usually can take 8 to 14 sessions to work on specific areas. Sometimes, in complex cases session may be 20 to 30.
We are all individuals so best option would be to speak to one of our Mental Health Specialists.
