Psychotherapy
OCD Therapy in Beylikdüzü
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves unwanted, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and repeated behaviours performed to relieve the anxiety (compulsions). At Sone Wellbeing Unit in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, OCD is treated by a clinical psychologist using exposure and response prevention (ERP), the best-evidenced psychological approach.
Sone Wellbeing Unit — Barış Mah. Samsun Cad. Makyol Yaşam Sitesi C1 Blok No: 14/5, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul
When to seek help
- Repeated thoughts about contamination, harm or symmetry
- Frequent washing, checking, counting or ordering
- Rising anxiety when trying to suppress thoughts
- Rituals taking more than an hour a day
- Constantly seeking reassurance
How we approach it at Sone
Psychotherapy and Psychological Counselling
The obsession–compulsion cycle is mapped; with ERP, anxiety is faced gradually and rituals are dropped. A psychiatrist is involved if medication is considered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have OCD or just habits?
Habits and preferences do not cause distress. OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts or images that cause intense anxiety, and repeated behaviours or mental rituals performed to relieve it, such as checking, washing, counting or seeking reassurance. When this cycle takes more than an hour a day or interferes with life, an assessment is worthwhile.
My obsessive thoughts are shameful. Do I have to say them out loud?
Obsessions are usually the opposite of what a person values, which is exactly why they feel so shameful. A therapist who works with OCD expects this and will not judge you. You share only as much as you are ready to; therapy works with the cycle of thought, anxiety and ritual rather than the specific content.
How is OCD treated in therapy?
The most effective approach is cognitive behavioural therapy with exposure and response prevention: gradually facing the feared thought or situation while resisting the ritual, so anxiety learns to fall on its own. It is done step by step, at a pace agreed with you. Family members may be involved when they have been drawn into the rituals.
Is medication necessary for OCD?
Not always. Mild to moderate OCD often responds to psychotherapy alone. For more severe symptoms, a psychiatrist may recommend medication alongside therapy, and the two approaches work well together. Any decision about medication rests with a medical doctor; the psychologist can refer you and coordinate care.
How long does OCD therapy take?
A structured programme usually runs 12–20 weekly sessions, with the exposure exercises practised between sessions. Some people improve faster; long-standing or multiple obsessions take longer. OCD therapy in Beylikdüzü is offered in person and online, and online sessions are useful for exposures that need to happen in your own home.
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