In Person in Nanaimo and Virtual Across British Columbia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, involves unwanted thoughts, urges, or images and repetitive behaviours or mental acts that aim to reduce distress. Counselling can be supportive when these patterns feel intrusive, exhausting, or difficult to manage.
At The Nest, we offer counselling that is steady, relational, and attentive to lived experience.
Counselling is offered in person in Nanaimo and virtually across British Columbia.
How OCD may show up
People seek counselling for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for many reasons, including:
Intrusive or distressing thoughts
Compulsions or rituals that feel hard to resist
Reassurance-seeking or checking behaviours
Mental rituals such as counting or reviewing
Anxiety linked to uncertainty or perceived risk
Interference with daily routines or relationships
OCD can present differently for each person.
Support that respects complexity
Counselling offers space to better understand obsessive thoughts and compulsive patterns without judgment or pressure. Sessions can support awareness of how OCD shows up, reduce distress over time, and build capacity for responding differently to intrusive thoughts or urges.
Support is collaborative and paced with care, recognizing that change often happens gradually. Counselling is not about forcing control, but about creating steadier ways of relating to thoughts, emotions, and uncertainty.
FAQs
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OCD is characterized by persistent worries, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviours that are time consuming and distressing.
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Psychotherapy that focuses on the treatment of OCD, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) has proven to be effective in the treatment of OCD.
Our therapists have training in ERP and can support you to reduce symptoms. Book a free 20 minute consult today to get started.
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Talking to your family about OCD can be challenging. You want to make sure they understand this is a disorder and not a choice, as well as explain ways you might be needing support.
Our therapists are trained to support conversations with family members and can help you whether you want to brain storm what to say beforehand, or bring them into sessions to share how you’re feeling with the support of a therapist.