Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is widely recognised as the gold-standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It’s endorsed by top organisations like the National Institute for Health and CareExcellence (NICE) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) for its effectiveness in reducing symptoms. Possibly because so many people read about the model on the Internet or self-help books, more and more people are looking for strategies to help themselves, or … Read more

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) stands as a cornerstone of effective treatment for a range of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and phobias. I write about it often on MoodSmith in relation to overcoming all types of OCD, but I thought I should take a moment today and explain the rationale behind. I appreciate that … Read more

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), is a highly effective treatment for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But what some people don’t know when the first come for therapy is that not all models of therapy are right for your issue, and not all people are suited to the particular types of therapy. I’ve been working … Read more