OCD is one of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. In other words, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) categorized OCD as one of disorders of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
OCD is characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are persistent and recurrent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and unwanted. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to inflexible rules.
In Vancouver, I offer specialized OCD qualified counselling, recognizing that each client and their type of OCD is unique. In my professional counselling, I employ personalized approaches, tailoring the treatment to suit your individual needs. Evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy are instrumental in providing effective mental health support, whether in person or through virtual and online sessions. These therapies are key components of my behavioral health services, aiming to provide you with the best care and support you need to overcome OCD. Exposure therapy confronts thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make a person experience anxiety and uses “response prevention” to inspire clients to choose not to engage in compulsive behavior. In my counselling sessions, I use the therapy approach mentioned above, and there are some instances of help for such clients, including:
