What you need to know about OCD therapy (as a client + counsellor & therapist) + life as an OCD therapist.

 This weeks episode of the Anxious and Capable Podcast, two OCD therapists, Jess & Charlotte (@the_floral_therapist) discuss all things OCD, how therapy and treatment work, what you need to know about OCD (as both a client and a therapist). And we're super excited to share with you our CPD for therapists who want to build their confidence working with OCD. 🧠 OCD in Your Therapy Room: Essential Insight for Non-Specialist TherapistsA live online CPD training designed to help therapists feel more confident recognising and understanding OCD presentations in clinical work, even if you don’t specialise in OCD.📅 Friday 10th July🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (+ live Q&A) (+ Access to the replay).Inside the training, we’ll cover:➡️ How OCD  presents in therapy➡️ Commonly missed themes, presentations & how to assess for OCD.➡️ The differences between GAD & OCD.➡️ The many ways obsessions & compulsions may show up.➡️ Subtle ways therapy can accidentally reinforce OCD cycles and how you can ethically support Obsessive Compulsive Clients (without accidently strengthening OCD).This training is especially useful for therapists working with anxiety, perfectionism, overthinking, shame, intrusive thoughts.We’re really excited to share our knowledge with you and support you to feel more confident working with Obsessive Compulsive Clients. Click here for more info & join us in July.Meet CharlottePP -  NHS CBT Therapist and Mental Health Social Worker, Charlotte Brierley has worked in mental health services for 16 years; from Neurological Services, Early Intervention for Psychosis Teams, Crisis Services and NHS Talking therapies. Last year Charlotte opened her PP because she wanted to offer a more accessible service for those experiencing OCD and work place/medical Phobias without the excessive NHS waiting lists and strict engagement policies. Which had proven highly successful and won Charlotte an award for “Best CBT practice in Greater Manchester” this year. Charlotte's practice has stood out for its link to nature as Charlotte is also a sustainable British flower florist and offers floral immersive therapy sessions for those who have severe anxiety or neurological barriers going into therapy. Charlotte also offers Icbt EMDR and DBT as well as a Perinatal Specialist in the NHS.Visit Charlotte's website.Follow Charlotte on InstagramLets Connect!Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.Take Care!Jess | Therapy with Jess