Specialist OCD Video Based Therapy Clinic

Welcome to our Specialist Online OCD Clinic – Working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Across the UK and Internationally

If you are looking for fast, leading edge and evidence based therapies for OCD, we can help. Our specialist online OCD clinic is led by William Phillips, a highly qualified and clinically trained specialist across a number of OCD related therapeutic approaches.  Email info@goodcbt.com to fix up an informal introductory call.

We work with clients across the UK, throughout Europe and internationally. All sessions are delivered by live video link, so you can work with a specialist OCD therapist wherever you are based. Our clinic is led by a therapist accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

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Realtime Video Based Treatment for OCD

We provide treatment sessions for the full range of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD related problems via live video link. We work with complex and refractory OCD presentations, often seeing clients that have experienced disappointing results with other private therapy providers. Our specialist OCD clinic is delivered by live video link, using the exact same approach as face-to-face therapy sessions. The added benefit is that you can do this from the comfort of your own home or workplace, without the time and disruption of travel and waiting rooms. 

William Phillips
MA. PgDip (CBT) Dip (CBH). Cert (FST). EMDR (1-3). MBPS. GQHP. FCIPD. MBABCP (Acced).

You will work with a highly experienced and professionally accredited Psychotherapist, with over 10,000 hours of direct clinical experience of specialist OCD therapy. William Phillips has helped hundreds of clients break free of OCD patterns. You can see William's professional profile hear.

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Specialist Treatment for OCD Sub-types

In addition to Contamination, Checking, Harm, Orderliness/Symmetry and Primarily Obsessional forms of OCD, William has significant experience working with the formulation and treatment of idiosyncratic forms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In our experience, whilst the psychological processes behind OCD have a number common factors, many individuals have unique characteristics based on their own background and experiences. You can read more about some of the common forms of OCD below: 

If you are struggling to find a properly qualified professional with experience in your own form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, email info@goodcbt.com to book a free initial call.​  If we are confident that we can help you, the therapy approach will be customised to meet your specific needs and will draw on the latest clinical research and leading edge strategies for OCD treatments.

OCD Treatments That Work

Consistent with the published evidence base for the effective treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, we draw on different Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models to support recovery from OCD related problems. This includes:

The Cognitive Appraisal Model

A well known CBT approach to restructuring patterns of negative, repetitive and catastrophic thinking. The cognitive appraisal model has a wealth of underpinning research and is often applied alongside Exposure and Response Prevention strategies in mainstream CBT.

Metacognitive Therapy

Sometimes shortened to MCT, this approach was developed by Professor Adrian Wells and uses an evidence based cognitive approach to tackle the metacognitive processes responsible for the maintenance of obsessional thinking in OCD and other related anxiety disorders.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Also known as ACT, this “third wave” and popular form of CBT model focuses on the six core ACT processes to support psychological flexibility, in response to OCD related obsessions and rigid patterns of compulsive or avoidant behaviour. ACT helps to unhook from OCD Patterns, rather than challenging or changing the content.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Is frequently promoted as a separate therapeutic approach, however we always integrate ERP into our wider cognitive and behavioural treatment plan. This ensures that our clients receive a specialist and individually customised approach, that integrates leading edge methods into a single treatment plan.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

This is sometimes shortened to DBT and whilst better known for problems with emotional dysregulation and help with personality disorders, it can also be used to effectively support individuals struggling with very high levels of OCD related distress.​ This is particularly relevant with feelings of anger and disgust.

Inference Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
 
A relatively new form of CBT specifically developed to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and OCD related problems including BDD, where there is an increasing evidence base. I-CBT works on the processes of irrational doubt, to help individuals tackle a cognitive process known as Inferential Confusion.

How the OCD Therapy Process Works

We always start with a brief informal call to understand the problem and discuss therapy options. If we are confident that we can help, an initial 60 minute appointment will normally be arranged within one week. The initial appointment is followed up with a written report, including a formal diagnosis, outline of the psychological processes that maintain the OCD and a treatment plan with timescales. OCD therapy plans are customised to the individual’s needs and always draw on evidence based approaches from the field of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy. This will usually include ACT, I-CBT and ERP. To book an informal call email info@goodcbt.com

The OCD Therapy Process

Whilst the therapy process is always individually tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, we follow a structured and phased approach that delivers fast results and sustainable therapeutic outcomes for our clients. Consistent with the research evidence base, Our treatment approach will almost always incorporate strategies from mainstream CBT, behavioural psychology including ERP, Inference Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This will include the following approaches:

It may also be helpful to integrate mindfulness strategies and focus of attention training to augment the above treatment strategies. We normally plan on between eight to sixteen therapy sessions to complete the above work. Progress always depends on the level of complexity, personal commitment and behavioural adherence to the tasks agreed and approaches agreed during sessions.

Our therapy approach is based on solid scientific research, delivered by professionally qualified therapists, with over ten years specialist experience consulting in the field of OCD treatment.

Other approaches including interpersonal, relational, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic counselling, are less effective for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and could make the problem worse. Always work with a professionally qualified and BABCP accredited therapist with demonstrable specialist experience in the treatment of OCD.