Anyone Know?

[Anonymous]

I reckon it’s just plain OCD that I suffer from. Do you have any websites or recommendations on where to find ocd therapists?

[Forum Moderators]

Hello:

Forum moderators here – we wanted to reply publicly to help users trying to find information resources on our website. Here, we’ll explain how to find resources if you’re:

• looking for therapy for OCD in the UK
• interested in reading about “Pure O” (a “label” some people use to describe their OCD)

Our “Resouces” page has a lot of very useful information on OCD therapy, both by NHS and private therapists. Please note: our therapy resources will not use “labels” like “Pure O” but should still be helpful.

You can access our “Resources” page, by clicking on this link: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

To find information about therapy:

Sroll down the page and click on any of the blue/green banners such as “I want to find out about the recommended treatments” or “I want to learn about getting help from the NHS“.

To read about “Pure O”:

Some people like to use labels to describe what their OCD looks or feels like to them such. ‘Pure O’ is one of these labels. As this is not officially a different type of OCD, you won’t see it mentioned on our Resources page. But there are a few pages that use the term “Pure O”:

• on the page “‘PURE’ DEMYSTIFIES THE O OF OCD'” you’ll find information and links to the TV show “Pure” and the popular book “Pure” by Rose Cartwight: ‘: https://ocdaction.org.uk/pure-demystifies-the-o-of-ocd/
• on the page: “CHARLOTTE’S STORY”: Charlotte shares her experiences of OCD, which she uses the label “Pure O” to describe: https://ocdaction.org.uk/charlottes-story/
• There are several support groups specifically for people who use the label “Pure O”. On our “OCD ACTION SKYPE/PHONE/ZOOM SUPPORT GROUPS” page, scroll down and click on the blue/green bar that says: “I am an adult with OCD”.  A form displays that you can fill out and with the option to select a “Pure O” group.

If you need additonal help, please remember that you can contact our OCD Action Helpline and Email Service by

• phone: 0300 636 5478
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

We hope you’ll find this information helpful!

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[Forum Moderators]

Hi

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since you posted your topic.

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:

• An introduction to OCD
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
• Funding specialist treatment
• Getting a Yes from the NHS
• Good Quality CBT with ERP
• Making the Most of Therapy
• Medication for OCD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Preparing for a GP Appointment
• Primary Care for Adults
• Reassurance seeking
• Secondary Care for Adult
• Support for Families and Carers
• Treatment Options
• Treatments Not Recommended for OCD
• What to Look for in a Therapist
• Your Journey through the NHS

We hope you find this helpful!

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