🧠 Reservations About Therapy Due to Obsessions Which Are Deemed Taboo #ocd #awareness #therapy
It is very common in OCD for obsessions to be around themes society considers taboo, such as harming others or pedophilia. As obsessions by nature are usually strongly against a person’s values, this can lead to worries about seeking help for a fear of safeguarding or an adversive outcome. Please be assured that if your therapist has experienced an OCD, they will not be considering this as we are focused on what keeps the OCD going and how we can support you to break unhelpful patterns as opposed to the content of obsessions.
This video explores how intrusive or taboo thoughts can make it harder for some people to seek therapy — and why understanding the nature of these obsessions is key to finding relief. In this clip, you can discover how therapy can help dismantle shame, challenge misconceptions, and open a safe space for healing.
Dr Nicole Gifford is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over six years of experience working across NHS and private mental health settings. She specialises in supporting adults and older adults navigating complex psychological difficulties, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), health anxiety, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and perfectionism.
Nicole’s integrative approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness practices to provide tailored, evidence-based care rooted in compassion and clinical expertise.
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