You are not your thoughts
Evidence-based therapy for OCD, breaking the cycle of obsessions and compulsions step by step, so your life gets bigger and the OCD gets smaller.
Hypnotherapy & Counselling for OCD in Hampshire
When intrusive thoughts and the urge to check, count or clean take over, it can be exhausting and isolating. Please know this: OCD is very treatable, and you can regain a sense of control. With caring, confidential support, life can feel lighter again.
What are obsessions and compulsions?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, involves persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repeated actions carried out to relieve the anxiety they cause (compulsions). Common examples include checking that doors are locked or appliances are off, counting, or washing.
People with OCD often feel compelled to carry out these actions for fear that something bad will happen if they do not. It can become all-consuming, and deeply distressing. If that sounds familiar, please be kind to yourself. It is not your fault, and effective help is available.
How OCD can show up
OCD looks different for everyone. You may notice a few of these, or many, gently and without judgement.
Repeatedly checking doors, locks, taps or appliances.
Persistent, unwanted or intrusive thoughts you cannot switch off.
Feeling compelled to count, arrange, or repeat actions a set way.
Frequent washing or cleaning driven by a fear of contamination.
Strong anxiety when you try to resist a compulsion.
The rituals taking up more and more of your time and energy.
OCD affects people of all ages, and it can be treated very successfully. Recognising it is a brave and important first step.
How we help you manage OCD
There is no single right answer, so we match the approach to you, and often blend more than one. During your free consultation, we listen with care and guide you toward what will help most.
Ease the anxiety at its source
Hypnotherapy can be a beneficial tool for managing OCD by targeting subconscious thought patterns and reducing the anxiety tied to obsessive thoughts and compulsions.
It promotes a relaxed state where you can gently reframe the thoughts that trigger anxiety, so their emotional impact softens over time. Through positive suggestion and visualisation, it helps you resist the urge to carry out compulsions, and builds the self-confidence and emotional control to feel more resilient against OCD triggers.
Break the obsession-compulsion cycle
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and in particular Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is one of the most effective approaches for OCD. It helps you face obsessive thoughts without acting on the compulsion, gradually easing the anxiety linked to them.
It also gives you healthy coping skills, like mindfulness and relaxation, to handle distress without rituals, and helps reframe the unhelpful beliefs that fuel OCD, so you learn that a thought does not control your actions, and the need for compulsions fades.
Confidential, caring support
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to understand your OCD and to feel truly heard, without any judgement. Together you can make sense of the thoughts and feelings involved, and build tools to manage them.
OCD affects men and women of all ages, and it can be treated very successfully. You can be seen in person at our Fareham practice, or online from the comfort of home, wherever you are in the UK.
Award-winning care from people who understand
Voted Hypnotherapy & Counselling Centre of the Year, with over two decades of experience helping people quiet intrusive thoughts and feel in control again.
OCD therapy FAQs
Can therapy really help my OCD?
Yes. OCD can be treated very successfully. Hypnotherapy, CBT and counselling all help, by easing the anxiety behind obsessions, interrupting compulsions, and reframing the beliefs that keep the cycle going. We tailor everything to you, and results vary from person to person.
What is ERP, and will I be forced to face my fears?
ERP, Exposure and Response Prevention, is a proven part of CBT for OCD. It is always gradual, gentle and at your pace, never rushed or forced. The aim is to build your confidence step by step, in a calm and supported way.
Should I see my GP as well?
It can be a good idea, especially if OCD is significantly affecting your daily life. Your GP can talk through all your options, and we are very happy to work alongside your medical care.
Which therapy is right for me?
You do not have to work that out alone. During your free consultation we listen to what you are experiencing, then guide you to the most suitable approach, or combination, for you and how you like to work.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies from person to person, depending on the nature of your OCD. We will give you an honest, realistic idea at your free consultation so you know what to expect from the start.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. You can be seen in person at our Fareham practice or online from anywhere in the UK. Many people find online sessions a comfortable, private way to take part, from the calm of their own home.
You can feel in control again
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we will gently talk through how we can help you manage OCD. All calls and messages are completely confidential.
Prefer to talk first? Call 0800 970 4776 or email hello@oliptherapy.co.uk