Feeling foggy, detached, or like you’re watching your own life from a distance can be deeply unsettling, especially when it happens without warning. This experience, known as dissociation, is far more common than many people realise, and it’s a recognised, treatable response rather than a sign that something is permanently wrong. Understanding what’s happening, and why, is...

Shyness and social anxiety may look alike, but they’re not the same. Shyness is a personality trait that eases with familiarity, while social anxiety is a diagnosable condition marked by intense fear, avoidance, and physical symptoms that can disrupt daily life. This article explores the key differences, when to seek professional help, and how CBT at CBT Clinic London can effectively treat...

Grounding objects are used in CBT Therapy particularly when someone is recieving CBT Therapy for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). They are also used to help with Dissociative and De-Realisation experiences. Essentially they are tangible items that help individuals focus on the present moment, a technique that can be useful for managing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, or dissociation....

CBT Therapy and Intrusive Thoughts We’ve spent a look of time recently writing about treatments to make Intrusive Thoughts and Pure O better however there are lots of things which you can avoid which make intrusive thoughts worse. The top ten worst external behaviours you can do to combat Intrusive thoughts or Pure O: Substances/ Illegal Drugs Alcohol Gambling Self...

Does CBT Therapy Cure Pure O or Intrusive Thoughts? Does CBT Therapy Cure Pure O? In short yes, it can help a range of problems including Pure O, OCD and Intrusive thoughts. Let’s look first at what intrusive thoughts actually are. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and can be distressing.   They might pop up at any time in your head. Even though you might be lying down in bed,...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT therapy) Treatment for Intrusive Thoughts or Pure O Sue’s Story This case study was written to show how effective CBT Therapy Treatment is for Intrusive Thoughts. Sue* is a professional dance choreographer in her mid-thirties who lives with her partner and her dog in Greenwich, London. Nine months ago Sue was walking the dog in her local...

What are Intrusive Thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing thoughts that occur in people’s minds and repeat or worsen over time.  Intrusive thoughts can often be disturbing, causing anxiety and fear.  It is very common to have them when around or about loved ones. People often have intrusive thoughts about violence or sexual acts, which can keep people stuck in a...

Pure O – All The Facts You Need To Know Purely Obsessional OCD, or Pure O as it’s more commonly referred to, is a form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) characterised by intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts or obsessions. Although someone experiencing Pure O may not display the more obvious behaviours associated with OCD such as hand-washing, arranging, cleaning and counting, the...

Online CBT Therapy – Everything You Need To Know Online CBT Therapy is the new era of mental health help. Many of us that shied away from technology, especially video calling, are now opting to conduct the majority of our meetings via an online conferencing platform from the comfort of our own homes. Armed with new skills and increased confidence in this area of modern technology we can...