OCD
Specialist treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at Cardinal Clinic, Windsor. Evidence-based ERP and CBT from experienced clinicians.
About this condition
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex anxiety disorder characterised by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce the distress caused by those thoughts. At Cardinal Clinic, our clinicians have extensive experience in treating OCD using the most effective evidence-based approaches.
Conditions We Treat
We provide specialist assessment and treatment for the full range of conditions in this area, including:
Contamination OCD
Excessive fear of germs, dirt, or contamination leading to compulsive washing, cleaning, or avoidance.
Checking OCD
Repeated checking behaviours driven by fear of harm, danger, or catastrophic consequences.
Intrusive Thoughts
Distressing, unwanted thoughts — often of a violent, sexual, or blasphemous nature — that cause significant anxiety.
Symmetry & Ordering
A need for things to be arranged in a particular way, with significant distress when they are not.
Hoarding (OCD-related)
Difficulty discarding items due to a perceived need to save them, often linked to obsessional doubt.
Pure O
OCD characterised primarily by obsessional thoughts without visible compulsions — the compulsions are mental rituals.
Our Approach to Treatment
We combine consultant-led psychiatric care with evidence-based psychotherapy to create an integrated and effective treatment plan.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
The gold-standard treatment for OCD, involving gradual, supported exposure to feared situations while resisting compulsive responses.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Challenging the beliefs and appraisals that maintain the OCD cycle.
Medication Management
SSRI medication, when appropriate, to reduce the intensity of obsessional thoughts and support the therapeutic process.
Relapse Prevention
Building long-term strategies to maintain gains and manage any future fluctuations in symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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