Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a treatment falling under CBT, is one of the recommended treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It involves exposing yourself to a trigger for your obsessions and refraining from performing your usual compulsions which includes reassurance seeking and other safety behaviours. It involves supporting the client as they learn to tolerate anxiety, allowing obsessive thoughts to occur without ‘putting them right’ or ‘neutralizing’ them with compulsions.

One of my many passions is supporting and providing ERP to OCD sufferers. I strive to make the treatment as interesting and fun as possible while supporting the client to reduce isolation and encourage confidence.