Hypnotherapy for OCD​ (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Hypnotherapy can be very helpful for people living with OCD. It helps to change thoughts and manage behaviours in more positive ways. It's important to speak to a doctor too as there may be other treatments, and early diagnosis really helps, particularly with young people.

What is OCD?

OCD is a condition where obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviours interfere with someone's daily life. The unwanted thoughts and behaviours are driven by the survival parts of the brain and usually feel right and feel important. Hypnotherapy works by calming down these parts and allowing people to explore options.

What are the symptoms of OCD?

People experience different types of OCD including:
  • Worrying about death and dying, either themselves, or others. Referred to as "Pure O".
  • Repetitive, intrusive and unwanted thoughts
  • Rechecking things (e.g. doors, windows, switches, cookers).
  • Repetitive habits e.g. hand-washing, arranging, counting, cleaning
  • Avoidance of items or places for fear of contamination

How does hypnotherapy help with OCD?

Hypnotherapy helps to relax the unconscious, protective parts of our minds and make it easier to explore and accept new ways of thinking and behaving. It is not usually a case of getting rid of the OCD, but of learning to manage it better.

Meet Adam Pearson, your hypnotherapist
I'm Adam Pearson. I trained with the Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy College in Bristol and I am accredited by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. My background is in management and youth development.
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​I also volunteer with The Wave Project, a brilliant charity helping young people to reduce anxiety and develop confidence through surfing. And I run various local community health groups. You can see more on linkedin.