CBT for OCD and Health Anxiety

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Health Anxiety Disorder (formerly known as hypochondria) are highly relevant clinical topics in today’s mental health landscape. While overt behaviors like frequent handwashing are well-known characteristics of certain OCD subtypes, the connection between these two conditions runs much deeper.

The core commonality lies in how both disorders are triggered by severe anxiety, a profound intolerance of uncertainty, and the distress of dealing with invisible or unpredictable threats. This course explores these shared psychological themes and provides practical insights into their clinical presentations.

This course is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists, including those in training, who want to deepen their understanding of how to work with these two specialized disorders. It is also highly relevant for allied health professionals—such as GPs, nurses, and social workers—who encounter OCD and Health Anxiety in their daily practice.