Obsessions and Compulsions treated with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy to treat Obsessions in London
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No. 10 Harley Street, London W1G 9PF.
Do you suffer from Obsessional / Compulsive problems ?
Always common are recurrent obsessional thoughts or compulsive acts. Obsessional thoughts are ideas, images or impulses that enter in a persons
thought processes again and again in a very stereo-typical form. The Obsessive-compulsive is well aware that these thoughts "often
frightening or disgusting" to person come from themselves but has no control
over them.
"Until the 1980s, about 2 in every 1,000 people were
thought to be affected by O.C.D. Recent studies have revised this figure to
2 out of every 100 people. But it could be even more common, because
sufferers often conceal the disorder from other people." Quote www.bbc.co.uk
Obsessive Actions, thoughts and feelings
Obsessive symptoms are quite
different from Compulsive actions and behaviours and indeed
the thought processes of the Obsessive are very different to
that of the Compulsive.
The greatest difference is the fact that the Obsessive gains no relief from
the enactment of his or her obsessive thoughts or the actions which they
repeatedly perform to relieve the symptoms which they suffer but
unfortunately this only serves to produce more anxiety and distress.
The Compulsive does have some reward for their inexplicable thoughts and
actions in the shape of an easing of their symptoms for a short while at
least.
Common
Obsessions and Rituals;
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Aggressive Obsessions
Contamination
Obsessions
Re arranging ,Tidying
Sexual Obsessions
Symmetry Obsessions
Asking for reassurance
Blasphemous Obsessions
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Perfectionist
Obsessions
Checking things
Doubting Obsessions
Hoarding & Saving things
Repeating things
Touching Things
Counting Things
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Secondary Symptoms of Obsessional actions and
Obsessional thinking ,the Compulsions and
thoughts.
Compulsive actions, act
as a way of controlling these thoughts and so habits are
formed and become rituals which in turn become a way of life.
I have listed some of the more common
compulsive actions which often affect the individual suffering
with Obsessional thoughts and urges:
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- sufferers imagine they have a defect in and part of their
physical appearance, this leads to a need to frequently check
themselves in the mirror or try to camouflage the body part
(clothes, piercings, tattoos etc)
more
information on Body Dysmorphia Disorder
Kleptomania - a failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for
personal use or financial gain
more information on
Kleptomania
Compulsive shopping
- excessive and unnecessary shopping for items which are often
not even removed from the package or in the case of clothes
ever worn.
Pathological gambling
- Out of control gambling that results in financial
problems
Pathological lying - Lying for no particular reason or to
gain attention or improve self esteem and impress others
Intermittent
Explosive Disorder
- violent outbursts of rage that can result in serious
assaults and destruction to property
Pyromania
- often over looked as a secondary symptom of obsession the
uncontrollable urge to start fires, associated with a release
of tension can obviously cause a great deal of trouble for the
fire starter
Special Interest Clinics
Special
London Clinics -
Matthew holds Specialist Clinics
for three major obsessive symptoms and has had a great deal of success
assisting his clients with their obsessional problems.
O.C.D. (Obsessional Compulsive Disorder)
Trichotillomania
- an almost uncontrollable urge to pull out or twist hair,
which can result in hair loss and bald patches.
Related Symptoms:
Eyelash plucking ,
Eyebrow plucking,
Face picking, Hand picking
Compulsive sexual behaviour
- uncontrollable sexual thoughts or behaviour
Matthew
Smale a
Professional, experienced , Hypnotherapist holds Specialist
Clinics for obsessional Symptoms
in Harley Street London . Matthew has been helping people with O.C.D.
using
Hypnosis in therapy for over 14 years.
He has used
Hypnotherapy to assist thousands of people to improve their
lives and overcome fears and phobias, stop panic attacks and resolve
sexual problems ,smoking and lose
weight
in London at his Harley Street Clinic.
List of other Symptoms treated. . .
Booking an Appointment
How to make an Appointment with Matthew
Many
of Matthew's clients come to his London Practice from GP referral
and personal recommendation from previous clients but if you have
just found him via the internet or seen an advert in the press just
give Matthew a call or email him and he will be happy to arrange an
appointment for your Specialist sessions in Harley Street London.
Contact Matthew
info@openpalm-harleystreetpractice.co.uk
N.B.
Please note that all calls are confidential and private - If Matthew
does not answer directly please leave your name and preferred contact
details and he will get back to you as soon as he possibly can.
Matthew will contact you
directly to book your appointment for your Specialist Clinic believing that a
personal approach plus complete Confidentiality and
Privacy are important from the very start so ALL COMMUNICATIONS WILL
BE DIRECTLY WITH MATTHEW
Areas Covered
Hypnotherapy for obsessional
problems including OCD in London
Harley Street covering London areas : Bayswater ,Belgravia , Covent Garden,
Camden Town, Fitzrovia, Holborn, Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, Lisson
Grove, Maida Vale, Mayfair, Marlylebone, Millbank, Paddington, Pimlico,
Queen's Park, St James's, St John's Wood, Soho - China Town,
Westbourne Green, West End, Westminster, North London
