{"id":21976,"date":"2022-06-30T19:02:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T11:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?page_id=21976"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:01:18","slug":"ocd-treatment-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/ocd-treatment-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 70px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>OCD can severely impact your quality of life if left untreated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><section class=\"vc_section\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychological disorder consisting of 3 elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessions \u2013 Frequent undesired thoughts and fears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compulsions \u2013 Repetitive behaviours in response to obsessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorder \u2013 Where frequent obsessions and compulsions are distressing and disrupts one\u2019s day-to-day functioning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main form of OCD treatment in Singapore is psychotherapy to help overcome a person\u2019s anxieties and unhealthy thought processes. Exposure and Response Prevention is typically used, with a rise in use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OCD-can-severely-impact-your-quality-of-life-if-left-untreated.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Woman looking stressed with hand on chin\" title=\"OCD can severely impact your quality of life if left untreated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OCD-can-severely-impact-your-quality-of-life-if-left-untreated.png 1920w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OCD-can-severely-impact-your-quality-of-life-if-left-untreated-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OCD-can-severely-impact-your-quality-of-life-if-left-untreated-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/OCD-can-severely-impact-your-quality-of-life-if-left-untreated-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking help for OCD can greatly improve your relationships, performance at work, and overall quality of life. Take the first step and speak to a professional counsellor today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-3069\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa8e6a07a315\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-3069'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Signs and Symptoms of OCD<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways OCD may manifest in one\u2019s life. Signs and symptoms range from obsessive thoughts to compulsive behaviours that hinder a person\u2019s day-to-day activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things to look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634527075013\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Irrational fear of contamination from germs or dirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Fear of harming oneself or others accidentally or intentionally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Need for symmetry and perfection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Avoiding situations that may trigger obsessive thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1656586300090\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive cleaning and hand washing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Mental repetition of words or numbers a specific number of times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive checking and counting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive ordering and arranging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Hoarding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Irrational fear of contamination from germs or dirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Fear of harming oneself or others accidentally or intentionally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Need for symmetry and perfection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Avoiding situations that may trigger obsessive thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive cleaning and hand washing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Mental repetition of words or numbers a specific number of times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive checking and counting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Excessive ordering and arranging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Hoarding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><\/section><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634180479007\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you resonate with a few or all of these symptoms, speak to a psychotherapist for a professional diagnosis and to receive treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-2176\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa8e6a07b365\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-2176'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Obsessions vs Compulsions<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD is typically seen as a vicious cycle between obsessive thoughts and fears that are distressing, and compulsive actions done to temporarily alleviate that distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery may include observing and challenging one\u2019s obsessive thoughts, or holding back from performing compulsive rituals. Hence, it is good to know the difference between the terms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-7\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-7\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:30%;\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:35%;\"><b>Obsessions<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-3\" style=\"width:35%;\"><b>Compulsions<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>What it is<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Recurring thoughts, images and impulses that feel outside of one\u2019s control. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nThese thoughts often bring up intense and uncomfortable feelings like disgust, doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anxiety-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anxiety<\/a> and the need to do things \u201cjust right\u201d.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Mental or physical responses to the distress experienced from recurring obsessions. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nCompulsions are engaged to temporarily relieve the discomfort from obsessive thoughts. Some compulsions involve repetition while others do not.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Themes<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><li>Contamination<br \/>\n<li>Violence<br \/>\n<li>Religion or morality<br \/>\n<li>Doubt and incompleteness<br \/>\n<li>Order and symmetry related<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><li>Cleaning<br \/>\n<li>Mental compulsions<br \/>\n<li>Repetition<br \/>\n<li>Checking<br \/>\n<li>Arranging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Examples<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Contamination + cleaning<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u201cThis MRT pole is contaminated. I will fall sick if I touch it.\u201d<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Washing hands five times, for one minute each time, after every MRT ride.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Violence + mental compulsions<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u201cWhat if I accidentally or intentionally stab my parents with this knife?\u201d<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Saying \u201cno\u201d twenty-one times in your head while pinching yourself, and repeating the ritual to ensure the thought does not return.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Mortality + repetition<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Having an intrusive thought of doing something \u201cwrong\u201d or sinful.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Writing down every possible sinful action you could do, rewriting the whole list and praying for forgiveness when a new thought emerges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Doubt + checking<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u201cWhat if I left the gas on in the kitchen?\u201d<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Checking the gas stove and twisting the knobs off multiple times a day, everyday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Order + arranging<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Feeling the overwhelming need to arrange all clothes by colour<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Spending hours arranging clothes by colour, including the clothes of all household members<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-7 from cache -->\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How OCD Can Affect Your Life<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People suffering from OCD may experience a loss of opportunities, life experiences and general life satisfaction as a result of their condition. They may experience the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Difficulty performing everyday tasks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting on compulsions can be very time consuming, making it take longer to complete everyday tasks. People with OCD may also avoid certain tasks like eating, shopping or bathing, if it triggers any obsessive fears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This affects one\u2019s life as more effort is required to complete everyday tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Hindered education and employment opportunities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As OCD behaviours may be time consuming, your performance at work or school may suffer as you struggle to get tasks done on time. A sense of shame may also hold you back from declaring your struggles to superiors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people with OCD lose out on life opportunities as their strengths may be overshadowed by their symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Strained relationships<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD behaviours may cause frustration or a breakdown in communication with loved ones. This may negatively impact relationships, especially if your loved ones are unaware of the disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may diminish the fulfilment one would feel from having strong, healthy relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Treatment Approaches for OCD<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD can be managed with therapy and counselling. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most common approach to treating the disorder. A growing number of therapists also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to treat those who may not benefit as much from ERP techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>What it is:<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP is a technique under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most commonly used in OCD treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the guidance of a psychotherapist, you will be exposed to situations, thoughts, images and objects that invoke your specific obsessive tendencies. You will then be guided to actively choose not to engage in the compulsive behaviours that emerge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>How it helps:<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continual exposure to these \u201ctriggers\u201d will desensitise you to the anxiety that comes with them, allowing your anxiety levels to eventually lower and fade away. Over time, you will be taught to carry out these coping techniques on your own, without the help of your therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>What it is:<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACT<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an action-based approach that focuses on fostering acceptance, mindfulness and a commitment to personal values within an individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist will guide you to listen to your own self-talk and unpack difficult thoughts, emotions and unhelpful coping mechanisms. You will then be guided to accept any resulting feelings of discomfort, and commit to practising more confident, optimistic behaviour based on your personal values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ACT, you may be tasked to create your own list of actionable and achievable goals to challenge your obsessive fears or compulsive behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>How it helps:<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method relies on encouraging positive behaviour, while acknowledging your internal struggles. The aim of ACT is to improve your psychological flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful treatment will equip you with the strength and willingness to go through difficult internal experiences while actively achieving your goals. Through value-driven actions, you will begin to overcome the limitations that OCD may have been posing in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Our Psychotherapists For OCD<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1656586873740\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Wong Hui Yu<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A. in Counselling and Guidance, Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Wong Hui Yu profile picture\" title=\"Wong Hui Yu - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hui Yu is experienced working with adolescents and adults and welcomes all parts of her clients with the aim of helping them lead successful and fulfilling lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wong-hui-yu\/\" title=\"Sophia Goh, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist Singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-8705\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa8e6a07cbfe\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-8705'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Hui Yu<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1656586880923\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Claire Leong<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A. in Counselling, Australia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"claire leong profile photo\" title=\"Claire Leong - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png 1280w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claire is passionate in helping others overcome life\u2019s many challenges to live life to the fullest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/claire-leong\/\" title=\"Alexandra Bohnen, Counsellor and Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-1859\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa8e6a07cfd8\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-1859'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Claire<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1656586884200\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Mariya Angelova<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master of Counselling (Advanced), Australia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Mariya Angelova profile picture\" title=\"Mariya Angelova - Profile Photo 1 of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariya seeks to ensure her clients reach their full potential and takes the approach of co-creating solutions with her clients in a safe and supportive space.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/mariya-angelova\/\" title=\"Kathleen Chong, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-5747\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa8e6a07d3db\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-5747'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Mariya<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why Choose Sofia Wellness Clinic For OCD Treatment?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Inclusive environment <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We aim to create a compassionate, respectful and judgement-free environment for our clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team of counsellors are dedicated to empowering each and every one of our clients to lead successful and meaningful lives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Evidence-based approaches<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/therapist-singapore\/\">professional therapists in Singapore<\/a> employ evidence-based approaches in their counselling practices to bring quality to our clients\u2019 mental health journeys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are also dedicated to continual learning and staying on top of any scientifically-backed developments in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"1494500478378-5b311aaa-1a09\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Is OCD common in Singapore?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD is quite common in Singapore. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.imh.com.sg\/Newsroom\/News-Releases\/Documents\/SMHS%202016_Media%20Release_FINAL_web%20upload.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> done in 2016, 1 in 28 adults has had OCD at some point of their lives. This makes it one of the top 3 most common disorders in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What causes OCD?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cause of OCD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not known yet. However, experts believe that the disorder may be brought on by one\u2019s genetics, environment, and chemical imbalances in the brain or body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some evidence that shows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3181951\/#:~:text=Obsessive%2Dcompulsive%20disorder%20(OCD),in%20part%20to%20genetic%20factors.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD may be partially hereditary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some behaviours may also be learned from close family members, or developed as a result of abuse or traumatic life experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What can happen if OCD is not treated?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated OCD can take a toll on one\u2019s physical and mental health, greatly diminishing a person\u2019s quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, obsessive thoughts may hinder one\u2019s ability to focus at work, school or on everyday tasks. Meanwhile, compulsive behaviours may take up hours of one\u2019s day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated OCD leaves many sufferers feeling helpless, socially isolated and even suicidal. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to suffer alone. Seek help for OCD as a first step to improving your quality of life.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"1494501015546-8799b2a9-db7b\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How is OCD treated in Singapore?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychotherapy is the main form of OCD treatment used in Singapore. ERP, a method under CBT, is typically used during treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, ACT has been growing in popularity with psychotherapists treating OCD around the world as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, medication like antidepressants may be prescribed to boost the effectiveness of therapy. These are typically regarded as a secondary method of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1656585865132\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2 style=\"color: #555555;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >OCD Treatment in Singapore<\/h2><\/header><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD may affect all aspects of life, but you do not need to suffer in silence. If you suspect yourself or a loved one of suffering from OCD, seek help by contacting us or book an appointment with us today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-color-pink\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/book-appointment\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Book An Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-9022\" class=\"aio-icon-box left-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-left\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-img \" style=\"font-size:60px;display:inline-block;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"Sophia Goh Profile Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-compressed.png\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-ibd-block\"><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-9022 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><em>Written by <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/sophia-goh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophia Goh, Senior Counsellor<\/a> at Sofia Wellness Clinic<\/em><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-ibd-block --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div 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