Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counselling in Oswestry

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Dr Beatrice Cox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Waitlist for new clients
I can help with Low Mood, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Self-harm, Eating difficulties, Behaviour difficulties, Trauma, Obsessive behaviours, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
I can help with Low Mood, Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, Self-harm, Eating difficulties, Behaviour difficulties, Trauma, Obsessive behaviours, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
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Jonathan Langridge
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY10
I am a qualified psychotherapist having trained at the world renowned Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. As well as running my own private practice I volunteered at Sutton Counselling & worked at an inpatient treatment centre for ex-service men and women dealing with PTSD. It is here, as well as a voluntary role with my local NHS IAPT service, that I gained extensive experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Because of this training & experience I am able to offer short and long term therapy using both psychodynamic and CBT methods. Online therapy has meant that I have worked successfully with clients across the globe
I am a qualified psychotherapist having trained at the world renowned Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. As well as running my own private practice I volunteered at Sutton Counselling & worked at an inpatient treatment centre for ex-service men and women dealing with PTSD. It is here, as well as a voluntary role with my local NHS IAPT service, that I gained extensive experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Because of this training & experience I am able to offer short and long term therapy using both psychodynamic and CBT methods. Online therapy has meant that I have worked successfully with clients across the globe
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Tina Jarvis
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Seeking support is not easy, so welcome. No matter what the reason for contacting me you will be met with warmth, compassion and the space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I practice in a non-judgemental way and my aim is to support your emotional well being and help you recognise the tools and inner strengths you have within you to live the best life you can. By exploring your thoughts and feelings it will help you make sense of them and empower you to make the right choices in moving forward.
Seeking support is not easy, so welcome. No matter what the reason for contacting me you will be met with warmth, compassion and the space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I practice in a non-judgemental way and my aim is to support your emotional well being and help you recognise the tools and inner strengths you have within you to live the best life you can. By exploring your thoughts and feelings it will help you make sense of them and empower you to make the right choices in moving forward.
01691 887714 View 01691 887714
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Online Clear Minds Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY10
Feeling overwhelmed, out of control, repeating or destructive patterns in behaviour and thinking, relationships issues, feeling low, anxious or suffering from grief. I work with a range of mental health difficulties and emotional issues. These can be difficult and distressing times and therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. It can also be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. Therapy will give you an opportunity to be heard without judgment and time to explore anything in a safe space.
Feeling overwhelmed, out of control, repeating or destructive patterns in behaviour and thinking, relationships issues, feeling low, anxious or suffering from grief. I work with a range of mental health difficulties and emotional issues. These can be difficult and distressing times and therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. It can also be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. Therapy will give you an opportunity to be heard without judgment and time to explore anything in a safe space.
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Neil McKeown Bacp Accredited And Registered
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
IN PERSON, TELEPHONE AND ONLINE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE. I am an experienced, approachable, and non-judgmental counsellor, and I will work with you to assist you in resolving issues in your life. I am here to assist you in dealing with difficulties and finding a way forward. I offer counselling for INDIVIDUAL and COUPLES. I am BACP registered and accredited and work to their Code of Ethics Located in OSWESTRY; 20 minutes from SHREWSBURY, 20 minutes from WELSHPOOL Appointments are usually available within two days. Fees: individuals: £40 per hour; couples: £45. Concessions available for low income, students, etc.
IN PERSON, TELEPHONE AND ONLINE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE. I am an experienced, approachable, and non-judgmental counsellor, and I will work with you to assist you in resolving issues in your life. I am here to assist you in dealing with difficulties and finding a way forward. I offer counselling for INDIVIDUAL and COUPLES. I am BACP registered and accredited and work to their Code of Ethics Located in OSWESTRY; 20 minutes from SHREWSBURY, 20 minutes from WELSHPOOL Appointments are usually available within two days. Fees: individuals: £40 per hour; couples: £45. Concessions available for low income, students, etc.
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Suzanne Ellis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oswestry SY11
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad, unmotivated? Do you have low self-confidence? Or you’re grieving after the loss of a loved one? Have you been through a traumatic event or experienced trauma in your life. Are you experiencing relationship issues or you’re going through difficult times at work? Challenging life experiences can be hard to deal with, having a counsellor to talk to who is there for you, who you can feel safe with and trust, can help you cope during difficult times. My counselling service is here to help, contact me today if you’d like to book an appointment or arrange an introductory call.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad, unmotivated? Do you have low self-confidence? Or you’re grieving after the loss of a loved one? Have you been through a traumatic event or experienced trauma in your life. Are you experiencing relationship issues or you’re going through difficult times at work? Challenging life experiences can be hard to deal with, having a counsellor to talk to who is there for you, who you can feel safe with and trust, can help you cope during difficult times. My counselling service is here to help, contact me today if you’d like to book an appointment or arrange an introductory call.
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Dr Victoria Watton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oswestry SY11
How would you feel if I told you that you can stop feeling scared, unsafe and overwhelmed ? That you could connect with those around you in an authentic and meaningful way, rather than masking yourself because you fear losing them ? I can tell you this as I have supported many people like yourself, living with complex trauma to let go of the patterns that are keeping them low, anxious, dissociated, paranoid and lonely. I work with people just like you to firstly understand what has happened to them and how the strategies they are currently using have come to be. I then work to introduce new ways of being in the world.
How would you feel if I told you that you can stop feeling scared, unsafe and overwhelmed ? That you could connect with those around you in an authentic and meaningful way, rather than masking yourself because you fear losing them ? I can tell you this as I have supported many people like yourself, living with complex trauma to let go of the patterns that are keeping them low, anxious, dissociated, paranoid and lonely. I work with people just like you to firstly understand what has happened to them and how the strategies they are currently using have come to be. I then work to introduce new ways of being in the world.
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Alan Morris
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY10
Hi my name is Alan and a qualified counsellor who has helped over 250 clients over 12 years. I believe counselling is a safe area for you to explore what is concerning you and working in a solution focus way help you to make choices that will improve the experience that is called life. I offer a safe space for counselling and also life and work coaching. Please see my web site for more details. I offer face to face, video or telephone sessions.
Hi my name is Alan and a qualified counsellor who has helped over 250 clients over 12 years. I believe counselling is a safe area for you to explore what is concerning you and working in a solution focus way help you to make choices that will improve the experience that is called life. I offer a safe space for counselling and also life and work coaching. Please see my web site for more details. I offer face to face, video or telephone sessions.
07479 274188 View 07479 274188
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Gillian Powell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
We live in a fast paced fragmented society in which it’s vital to have space to be really listened to & understood. We all need time & space to voice our deepest fears & anxieties in a safe & confidential environment. I offer integrated therapy with the person centred approach at its core: we all have innate ability to find our way through the maze of life; counselling can really help individuals to appreciate & understand their own personal strengths. As a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, I use hypnotherapy to back up my counselling practice; it is invaluable for a myriad of presenting issues from anxiety & phobias to addictions.
We live in a fast paced fragmented society in which it’s vital to have space to be really listened to & understood. We all need time & space to voice our deepest fears & anxieties in a safe & confidential environment. I offer integrated therapy with the person centred approach at its core: we all have innate ability to find our way through the maze of life; counselling can really help individuals to appreciate & understand their own personal strengths. As a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, I use hypnotherapy to back up my counselling practice; it is invaluable for a myriad of presenting issues from anxiety & phobias to addictions.
07723 435155 View 07723 435155
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Sarah Nelson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and we all encounter difficulties. As a BACP Accredited, qualified Person Centered counsellor, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where together we can explore any issues you are experiencing. This is done sensitively and at your own pace. I am an honest and an empathetic individual and I will respect your individuality. It can take a lot to seek help, but for many, counselling can provide a way of moving forward and overcoming life's obstacles.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and we all encounter difficulties. As a BACP Accredited, qualified Person Centered counsellor, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space, where together we can explore any issues you are experiencing. This is done sensitively and at your own pace. I am an honest and an empathetic individual and I will respect your individuality. It can take a lot to seek help, but for many, counselling can provide a way of moving forward and overcoming life's obstacles.
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Photo of Cloud 9 for life, Psychotherapist in Oswestry, England
Cloud 9 for life
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
COUNSELLING: Hello, I'm Jayne an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I have worked to their code of ethics as an integrative counselling practitioner since qualifying in 2011. Therefore, you can trust that I will offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk about your experiences openly, without the fear of judgement. SUPERVISION: I work with individuals in roles that require regularly giving or receiving emotionally challenging communications. I also offer REWIND THERAPY. WORKSHOPS and GROUP THERAPY along with RELAXATION, ANXIETY and ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & GROUPS.
COUNSELLING: Hello, I'm Jayne an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy), I have worked to their code of ethics as an integrative counselling practitioner since qualifying in 2011. Therefore, you can trust that I will offer you a safe, supportive space where you can talk about your experiences openly, without the fear of judgement. SUPERVISION: I work with individuals in roles that require regularly giving or receiving emotionally challenging communications. I also offer REWIND THERAPY. WORKSHOPS and GROUP THERAPY along with RELAXATION, ANXIETY and ANGER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & GROUPS.
01978 807794 View 01978 807794
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Laura Jayne Odonnell
DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Through my extensive experience, I help people overcome anxiety, stress disorders, low self-esteem/self-image, or to finally achieve goals and ambitions. Are you struggling to move forward in life? Or are you feeling overwhelmed, with many things seeming to be beyond your reach? Whether it be achieving work or personal goals, or overcoming self doubt, together we will finally uncover what has been holding you back. By working together, we will focus on strategies that allow you to address the root cause. I will help build your confidence and self-belief to take back control of your life and move you in the right direction.
Through my extensive experience, I help people overcome anxiety, stress disorders, low self-esteem/self-image, or to finally achieve goals and ambitions. Are you struggling to move forward in life? Or are you feeling overwhelmed, with many things seeming to be beyond your reach? Whether it be achieving work or personal goals, or overcoming self doubt, together we will finally uncover what has been holding you back. By working together, we will focus on strategies that allow you to address the root cause. I will help build your confidence and self-belief to take back control of your life and move you in the right direction.
01978 809370 View 01978 809370
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Allan Michael Hand
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY10
My aim is to help you achieve a better outcome for you regardless of the problem you have. I am a member of the BACP and The EMDR Association. EMDR is an evidenced based therapy that can treat many things such as PTSD,Historic Abuse and trauma from medical procedures, EMDR is recognised by NICE and The World Health Organisation. I have considerable experience of one to one working for complex bereavement and loss. Issues I can help with include depression, anxiety and Trauma (such as events experienced that are still affecting you). I have supported veterans and emergency service staff, sufferings from a variety of issues.
My aim is to help you achieve a better outcome for you regardless of the problem you have. I am a member of the BACP and The EMDR Association. EMDR is an evidenced based therapy that can treat many things such as PTSD,Historic Abuse and trauma from medical procedures, EMDR is recognised by NICE and The World Health Organisation. I have considerable experience of one to one working for complex bereavement and loss. Issues I can help with include depression, anxiety and Trauma (such as events experienced that are still affecting you). I have supported veterans and emergency service staff, sufferings from a variety of issues.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Janine Lee Norris, Psychotherapist in Oswestry, England
Janine Lee Norris
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warrington WA4
Hello, I'm Janine, a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed therapist. I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience helping teenagers, and adults overcome a wide range of psychological challenges. I can successfully treat; anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, phobias, and other mental health problems so that you can enjoy life again as you once did.
Hello, I'm Janine, a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed therapist. I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience helping teenagers, and adults overcome a wide range of psychological challenges. I can successfully treat; anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, phobias, and other mental health problems so that you can enjoy life again as you once did.
01925 598713 View 01925 598713
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Nichola Smithurst
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Belper DE56
Hello, my name is Nichola. I am a CBT and Couple Therapist based in Derbyshire, UK. I offer face to face and remote appointments. I aim to work alongside clients to help better understand their difficulties. CBT can help shine a light on how we can find ourselves in a vicious cycle. CBT will focus on breaking these cycles to build on a positive cycle. I have had the privilege of supporting young people, adults and couples over the last 20 years with a range of difficulties to include addictions, depression, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, low self esteem, work related stress and menopause.
Hello, my name is Nichola. I am a CBT and Couple Therapist based in Derbyshire, UK. I offer face to face and remote appointments. I aim to work alongside clients to help better understand their difficulties. CBT can help shine a light on how we can find ourselves in a vicious cycle. CBT will focus on breaking these cycles to build on a positive cycle. I have had the privilege of supporting young people, adults and couples over the last 20 years with a range of difficulties to include addictions, depression, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, low self esteem, work related stress and menopause.
020 3479 4122 View 020 3479 4122
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Alexandra Boughey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Liverpool L36
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you want out of therapy no matter what is to be able to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you want out of therapy no matter what is to be able to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction.
0151 453 0560 View 0151 453 0560
Photo of Kate Dewar CBT , Psychotherapist in Oswestry, England
Kate Dewar CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hope Valley S32
I provide CBT and EMDR for clients presenting with a broad range of issues including: depression, panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, pain management, low-self esteem, health anxiety, OCD, phobias (and more).
Hello. I am a qualified EMDR & BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. CBT helps us to understand the relationships between our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and environment, and the ways in which these can become problematic. With an understanding of how mental health difficulties develop and are maintained I use an evidence-based (NICE guidelines) and goal-orientated approach to help support change. The emphasis is on finding solutions that work for the individual, so that you can improve emotional health & become your own therapist by applying new skills and techniques to old patterns of thinking and behaving.
I provide CBT and EMDR for clients presenting with a broad range of issues including: depression, panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, pain management, low-self esteem, health anxiety, OCD, phobias (and more).
Hello. I am a qualified EMDR & BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. CBT helps us to understand the relationships between our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and environment, and the ways in which these can become problematic. With an understanding of how mental health difficulties develop and are maintained I use an evidence-based (NICE guidelines) and goal-orientated approach to help support change. The emphasis is on finding solutions that work for the individual, so that you can improve emotional health & become your own therapist by applying new skills and techniques to old patterns of thinking and behaving.
01476 851537 View 01476 851537
Photo of Elizabeth Mosses Relationship Specialist And Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist in Oswestry, England
Elizabeth Mosses Relationship Specialist And Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ormskirk L39
and offer individual therapy for help with anxiety, depression, OCD and many other issues.
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
and offer individual therapy for help with anxiety, depression, OCD and many other issues.
Life is tough for everyone at the moment. Everything seems so stressful and difficult and you wonder why you don't seem to cope when everyone else does. You can't make sense of what is happening either with you or your relationship. You may be anxious or fearful for the future and really fed up feeling the way you do and never getting beyond it? Would you like help to understand why you feel this way, to take back control of your thoughts and feelings and your relationships? Reach out to me and between us we can understand and work through these issues.
01695 668012 View 01695 668012
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Anna Greenslade (Cbt With Anna)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Hey! I'm Anna, a CBT Therapist specialised in children, pre-teens, adolescents and young adults; ages 5-25. I can also work with adults. I treat anxiety (social, health, separation, phobias, worry, panic, perfectionism), depression, self esteem, OCD and PTSD / trauma. I help with emotions such as stress, sadness and anger; and self harm, suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts. I have 10 years experience across; school, college and university student wellbeing, NHS (CAMHS), inpatient psychiatric care, SEND support, and mental health therapy organisations. My specialist interest is in the teenager population, social anxiety and OCD.
Hey! I'm Anna, a CBT Therapist specialised in children, pre-teens, adolescents and young adults; ages 5-25. I can also work with adults. I treat anxiety (social, health, separation, phobias, worry, panic, perfectionism), depression, self esteem, OCD and PTSD / trauma. I help with emotions such as stress, sadness and anger; and self harm, suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts. I have 10 years experience across; school, college and university student wellbeing, NHS (CAMHS), inpatient psychiatric care, SEND support, and mental health therapy organisations. My specialist interest is in the teenager population, social anxiety and OCD.
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Photo of Dannielle Simon, Psychotherapist in Oswestry, England
Dannielle Simon
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sutton Coldfield B73  (Online Only)
I am a personable and experienced Psychotherapist dedicated to working with people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including & not limited to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain difficulties, stress and low self-esteem . I am accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) & have experience working with people from all walks of life, experiences and challenges. I use a range of modalities to ensure I offer a varied therapeutic approach based on your varying needs.
I am a personable and experienced Psychotherapist dedicated to working with people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties including & not limited to anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain difficulties, stress and low self-esteem . I am accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) & have experience working with people from all walks of life, experiences and challenges. I use a range of modalities to ensure I offer a varied therapeutic approach based on your varying needs.
0121 661 7909 View 0121 661 7909

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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Counsellors

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.