Medical articles of Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

14/01/2026
Dr Heather Sequeira
Consultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and Trauma
If you’ve spent your life preventing things going wrong, this might not be just OCD
OCD is commonly described as a condition driven by intrusive thoughts and repeated behaviours aimed at reducing anxiety. For many people, this explanation is accurate and treatment based on it can be effective. However, a significant number of individuals find that standard approaches don’t fully resolve their difficulties, despite genuine effort and engagement.
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22/09/2025
Dr Heather Sequeira
Consultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and Trauma
Could My OCD Be Linked to Past Trauma?
Increasingly, research and clinical experience suggest that past experiences, including unresolved trauma, can influence how OCD develops, how it presents, and how it responds to treatment.
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10/09/2025
Dr Bradley Powell
Clinical Psychologist
Understanding OCD: Signs, impact, and treatment options
Award-winning clinical psychologist Dr Bradley Powell discusses the signs, impact and treatment options available for OCD.
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24/07/2025
Dr Heather Sequeira
Consultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and Trauma
When exposure therapy isn’t enough: how trauma can complicate OCD
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is widely regarded as the most effective psychological treatment for OCDv. It involves helping individuals gradually face their fears, without engaging in compulsions, so that over time the brain learns the feared consequences do not occur. In this article, consultant psychologist Dr Heather Sequeira explains how this approach is life-changing.
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30/04/2025
Dr Liz Jackson
Psychiatrist
Types, causes, and triggers of OCD
OCD is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood. It can manifest through a range of symptoms, affecting individuals in different ways. In this article, a psychiatrist explores the different types of OCD, what causes them, and common triggers, helping patients and families better understand this often-misunderstood condition.
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28/02/2025
Dr Jaime Jonsson
Clinical psychologist
Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. In this article, a consultant clinical psychologist explains the symptoms of OCD and how patients can manage them.
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07/02/2025
Dr Heather Sequeira
Consultant Psychologist | International Expert in OCD and Trauma
The connection between trauma and OCD: Understanding the impact of past experiences on obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). While the exact cause of OCD remains unclear, research suggests that past trauma may play a role in its development and severity. Understanding this connection can help individuals seek appropriate treatment and support.
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05/02/2025
Dr Azmath Khan
Psychiatrist
How can I manage my OCD?
Here, Dr Azmath Khan, a highly regarded and qualified consultant psychiatrist, discusses OCD at length, including how it is managed.
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05/11/2024
Dr Mohan Rathnaiah
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric treatment of compulsive/hyperactive thinking
Compulsive or hyperactive thinking is often characterised by repetitive, uncontrollable thoughts that can overwhelm a person's mental space. These thought patterns are commonly associated with conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Psychiatric treatment aims to address the underlying causes of these thought patterns and help patients regain control over their mental state.
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01/07/2024
Dr Teresa Gomez Alemany
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
How can OCD be managed and treated effectively?
Here, highly esteemed consultant child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, Dr Teresa Gomez Alemany, discusses how OCD can affect people’s daily lives and how the challenging condition can be effectively managed.
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