Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the fourth most common mental health problem. Sufferers are plagued by a recurring thought, image or urge that just won’t go away (the obsession) and are then crippled by a compulsion to try to cope with their fear. For example people may fear being contaminated and so endlessly wash their hands, or they may fear disaster will strike at home and need to check the gas is turned off a hundred times before they are able to leave the house. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of OCD significantly for the majority of people and in this book we provide a self-help approach to overcoming the condition. This accessible guide explains how readers can reduce the distress of intrusive thoughts and images, face fears, and overcome compulsions.
About David Veale
The Priory Hospital North London
The Priory Hospital North London is a private hospital for the treatment of mental health problems with a specialist service in OCD, BDD, addictions, depression, emetophobia and borderline personality disorder. The hospital opened in 1986 and has established a good reputation for providing a high standards of care. It is located in a secluded part of Southgate, London.
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The Priory Hospital North London
I am a Consultant Psychiatrist at The Priory Hospital North London where I see private and some NHS patients. The hospital was designed by John Nash and, in my opinion, is the most beautiful psychiatric hospital in the world. Our team provides specialist treatment for adults or adolescents with OCD and related disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, as well as depression, PTSD and emetophobia and borderline personality disorder. Details of obtaining a private assessment are here.
The South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
The Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit is based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital (pictured). It provides a specialist residential service by intensive CBT for severe OCD and BDD. Both units are part of the South London and Maudsley Trust.
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The South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
I am a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma at the Maudsley Hospital. I am also based at the Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital (pictured above). Both units are part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Our team provides a specialist service for adults with Obsessive Compulsive and related disorders. Details of obtaining an NHS appointment are here.
Institute of Psychiatry, KCL
The Institute of Psychiatry provides post-graduate education and carries out research in psychiatry, psychology, and allied disciplines, including basic and clinical neurosciences. The Institute is world renowned for the quality of its research and it became a school of King’s College in August 1997.
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Institute of Psychiatry, KCL
I am a Visiting Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, where I teach and conduct research. We are seeking participants and funding for research in OCD, BDD and emetophobia.
Books and publications
The “Overcoming” series published by Robinson are the bestselling self-help treatment manual based on cognitive behaviour therapy.
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Books and publications
I am co-author of 4 self-help books, one treatment manual, and about 70 peer reviewed publications. Details of “Overcoming Obsessive Disorder” and my other books are listed below.
OCD Action Trustee
OCD Action is the largest national charity focusing on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and frontline healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD.
OCD Action Trustee
I am a trustee and past Chairman of OCD Action, a charity for individuals and carers of those with OCD and related disorders such as BDD. It provides valuable information and an advocacy service to people with OCD.
OK2b Trustee
OK2b is a grass-roots organisation and charity, run predominantly by volunteers. It seeks to work on several fronts to tackle the long-standing problem of mental health discrimination:
1. to arrange a range of events – including concerts and comedy nights.
2. to challenge inaccurate and discriminating representations of mental distress in the media
3. to expand this website to become a centre of excellence to highlight key facts and figures around mental health discrimination.
4. to add to the evidence base with regard to mental health discrimination.
5. to act as a catalyst, and to ensure that the sector as a whole raises its profile with public figures, celebrities, politicians, business leaders, think tanks and other key influencers.
OK2b Trustee
I am a trustee of OK2b, a charity, which seeks to overcome stigma towards people with mental health problems through high-profile musical and comedy events.
The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
The BABCP was founded in 1972 as an interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behaviour therapy and later cognitive therapy.The Association has grown both numerically (from 195 members originally to over 7,500 in year 2010) and in the scope of functions it undertakes.
The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
I was President of the BABCP from 2006-2008 and Hon. Treasurer from 1996-1999. I am accredited by the BABCP as a cognitive behaviour therapist.
NICE Guidelines for OCD and BDD
The NICE guidelines on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) covers the care people with OCD or BDD can expect to receive from healthcare professionals and what treatments may be offered, including psychological therapies and medication.
NICE Guidelines for OCD and BDD
I was a member of the NICE Guideline development group for the treatment of OCD and BDD. The guidelines can be downloaded from here.
