The Integrative Centre for OCD Training
Working Safely with OCD
On-demand training · 3 hours · 3 CPD hours · £60 · 6 months’ access · CPD certificate included
About this training
Are you a humanistic, psychodynamic or integrative counsellor, psychologist or psychotherapist working outside a CBT framework? Clients with OCD often come to therapists like you, and well-meaning support such as reassurance or exploring the meaning of intrusive thoughts can unintentionally make symptoms worse.
ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD, but clients often need support alongside it or before it. They may not be ready for ERP yet, may already be working on emotional issues with you, or may have had CBT in the past. This training fills that gap. It shows you how to work safely with OCD within your current approach, so you can support clients until they receive specialist OCD care, or alongside it.
What you’ll learn
How to recognise OCD patterns and subtypes
Which common therapeutic responses can unintentionally strengthen OCD, and what to do instead
How to provide supportive, informed care until clients are ready for ERP or specialist treatment
How to support clients who have already had OCD treatment while you continue your relational work
How to work with clients with OCD with confidence and compassion
Who is this training for?
Humanistic, person-centred, psychodynamic and integrative counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists who want to support clients with OCD safely. No CBT training is needed.
Your trainer
Stuart Ralph
Stuart is a co-founder and director of the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy, and brings his own lived experience of OCD recovery to his clinical work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need CBT or ERP training to take this course?
No. This training is designed for therapists working outside a CBT framework, and it shows you how to work safely with OCD within your existing approach.
Will this train me to deliver ERP?
No. It helps you support clients with OCD safely and recognise when to refer them on for specialist OCD treatment such as ERP.
How long do I have access?
You can watch the training as many times as you like for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Do I get a CPD certificate?
Yes. Every training includes a CPD certificate, which will be emailed to you after completion of the training.
Is this a live session?
No, it’s a recording of a live training, so you can watch at your own pace.