OCD and intrusive thoughts therapy in Glasgow
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OCD Therapy in Glasgow
Do you feel trapped by intrusive thoughts or rituals you can’t control? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make you feel stuck in cycles of checking, cleaning, counting, or repeating behaviours. Even when you know the fears aren’t logical, the urge to act on them feels overwhelming.
You’re not alone. Many people in Glasgow live with OCD, but effective therapy is available. With the right support, you can break free from compulsions and regain control of your life. As a specialist Glasgow therapist, I provide evidence-based OCD treatment.
Perhaps you recognise these experiences:
The thoughts come uninvited, unwanted, relentless. Horrible images or ideas that make you question who you are. You know they're "just thoughts," but they feel so real, so threatening, that you'll do anything to make them stop.
Performing rituals that make no logical sense but feel essential
OCD often includes health-related obsessions
Checking, counting, repeating - sometimes for hours
Avoiding anything that might trigger the thoughts
Constantly seeking reassurance that you're not a bad person
Exhausted from fighting your own mind all day
Relationships strained by rituals and reassurance-seeking
Work or school suffering because OCD takes so much time
Everyone says "just stop thinking about it" or "they're just thoughts." But they don't understand the terror these thoughts bring, or how impossible it feels to resist the compulsions. You're not crazy - you're trapped in OCD's exhausting cycle.
Understanding OCD
OCD is more than just liking things neat or organised. It often involves:
Intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety (e.g. fear of harm, contamination, or making mistakes)
Compulsions or rituals performed to reduce anxiety (e.g. handwashing, checking locks, repeating words)
Feeling stuck in a loop where rituals temporarily ease anxiety but make it stronger long term
Exhaustion, guilt, or shame from the time and energy OCD demands
Specialist OCD counselling in Glasgow and structured anxiety therapy helps you understand this cycle and develop healthier ways to respond to intrusive thoughts
Why Choose Therapy for OCD?
OCD counselling in Glasgow and anxiety therapy services focus on breaking the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Treatment can help you:
Reduce time spent on rituals and checking
Learn how to manage intrusive thoughts without acting on them
Build tolerance to uncertainty
Regain energy and focus for work, relationships, and daily life
As an experienced Glasgow therapist, I use evidence-based techniques to support lasting change.
OCD Therapy Can Help You:
Reduce compulsions and rituals
Cope with intrusive thoughts in healthier ways
Increase confidence in daily routines
Break free from the cycle of obsession and compulsion
how i can help
Freedom from OCD is possible even when it feels hopeless
I’m Rebecca, an anxiety and OCD specialist in Glasgow. My approach is structured, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Together we’ll:
Explore the specific thoughts and rituals driving your OCD
Use practical techniques to respond differently to intrusive thoughts
Develop gradual strategies to reduce compulsions
Build resilience so OCD no longer controls your day
Imagine thoughts coming and going without sending you into panic. Being able to leave the house without checking the door seven times. Trusting yourself again instead of constantly seeking reassurance. This isn't about perfect thoughts - it's about breaking OCD's power over your life.
Our OCD treatment centers on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for OCD. But we make it manageable. Instead of overwhelming exposures, we build your confidence gradually, teaching you to tolerate discomfort in small doses that add up to big changes.
We complement ERP with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help you make room for uncomfortable thoughts without obeying them. You'll learn that having a thought - even a disturbing one - means nothing about who you are or what you'll do.
imagine if you…
Reduce intrusive thoughts' power and frequency
Break compulsive behaviors and rituals
Stop constant reassurance-seeking
Tolerate uncertainty without panic
Separate thoughts from identity
Reclaim hours lost to OCD each day
Rebuild trust in yourself
Enjoy relationships without OCD interference
OCD Therapy Glasgow
You can access OCD therapy in Glasgow from my clinic via secure online sessions , or anywhere across the UK. Many clients prefer online therapy for convenience and focused structure.
Real Client Story (Anonymised)
“I felt controlled by my OCD. I was constantly convinced of certain ideas and I couldn’t leave the house without hours of checking. Therapy with Rebecca helped me face my fears gradually. I still have some intrusive thoughts, but I don’t give in to the rituals anymore. My life is mine again.” – Former Client, Glasgow
faqs
Common questions about GAD treatment
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OCD involves intrusive thoughts that cause distress and compulsions (mental or physical) performed to reduce that distress. If you're spending over an hour daily on these patterns or they're significantly impacting your life, it's worth getting assessed.
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Absolutely not. We work gradually, starting with easier challenges. You're always in control of the pace. We'll never force you to do anything that feels too overwhelming.
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OCD thoughts are often shocking, violent, or sexual in nature - that's actually common. We've heard it all and understand these thoughts don't reflect your values or desires. You'll find only compassion here, never judgment.
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OCD requires specific techniques, particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). While anxiety therapy helps with worry, OCD treatment specifically targets the obsession-compulsion cycle.
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Yes. While OCD often starts young, it's highly treatable at any age. Some of our most successful clients thought they'd always live with OCD until they found the right treatment.
OCD treatment for
Contamination OCD
Checking compulsions
Harm OCD (fear of hurting others)
Sexual intrusive thoughts
Religious/moral OCD (scrupulosity)
Relationship OCD
"Just right" OCD/perfectionism
Health-related OCD
Counting/arranging compulsions
Mental rituals and rumination
Ready to get started?
You are not your thoughts. Learn proven techniques that break OCD's grip and help you trust yourself again.
You can access OCD therapy in Glasgow and anxiety therapy sessions online from my clinic, or from anywhere across the UK.