Understanding OCD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Daily Challenges - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent discusses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Faye Wilson. Together, they explore what OCD really is, how it manifests, and the treatments that can help people regain control over their lives. Key Takeaways • Beyond the Stereotypes: OCD isn’t just about being neat or tidy. It’s about intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that cause significant distress. • Personal Insight: Faye shares her personal experience with OCD and the journey to diagnosis and treatment. • Treatment Approaches: Learn about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy and mindfulness techniques that can help manage OCD. • Support is Available: Encouragement to seek professional help through the NHS or other trained services. Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Meet Faye Wilson 03:03 - Recognising OCD 07:05 - What OCD Really Is 12:09 - The Distress of OCD 18:25 - Missed Opportunities 22:49 - Intrusive Thoughts 27:21 - Effective Treatments 30:01 - A Compassionate Approach 33:45 - Support Systems 35:24 - Closing Remarks Links: 📲 Follow Faye here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faye-wilson-3b57a5139/ 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses ✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #ocd #pwp #obsessivecompulsivedisorder Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336