Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where people are plagued by unwanted and repeated thoughts, images, sensations and feelings. In response, sufferers engage in actions or mental acts, very often as a way to reduce or get rid of these obsessions.
It is estimated that around 2% of the population is struggling with OCD, which can range from being mild to severe, with some people's lives being greatly affected.
Brain – scans have shown that the brains of people with OCD function differently.
The main symptoms for someone with OCD are obsessions, compulsions or both.
Hypno-ACT is an effective treatment for OCD. It combines hypnotic techniques, mindfulness as well as helpful tools from CBT and EMDR. During your sessions, you will develop a range of skills to better handle obsessive thoughts and to reduce the need to engage in compulsions. Rather than trying to stop your thoughts or getting rid of your feelings, which might help in the short-term but is ineffective in the long-term, Hypno-Act works by helping you to create a sense of calm acceptance.
Although I wasn't sure what to expect or how much hypnotherapy would help me, Ian's calm and friendly manner led me to trust him immediately. Once he had explained to me how hypnotherapy worked I felt much more confident in dealing with my issues and the mindful relaxation sessions were extremely useful.
A very positive way to deal with issues. A relaxing, comfortable environment. Ian is extremely good, listening skills and adapting sessions accordingly. He assists you to think deeper into issues and enables you to learn and develop coping mechanisms through the hypnotherapy sessions.
I had done counseling sessions, CBT as well but nothing was really helping, I have had 6 sessions with Ian and I'm starting to feel that it's ok to feel (haha), this is the best thing I have ever done an I recommend Ian and the hypnosis sessions for anxiety.