Mental illness used to be a topic that was not widely discussed a few decades ago and cognitive behavioural therapy was certainly not freely available, especially because(at the time) there was little knowledge or medical background on aspects such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and how to effectively treat this condition. Fortunately, we are now living in a modern age where mental illness can be successfully addressed and treated in many different ways.

This is exactly the aim of The London Therapy Foundation – a collective of specialists that provide the highest level of mental health services to patients across London. The London Therapy Foundation is a widely recognised and registered mental health centre with several professional and highly trained psychologists and therapists that provide in-person or online treatment to any patient that suffers from some form of mental illness, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder for example.

In recent years, innovative research and several scientific studies have over and overagainproven the effectiveness of behavioural therapy for mental illnesses. These mental illnesses that are primarily treated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy include amongst others depression, anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

However, it is essential to take note of the nature of compulsive behaviours, fears and obsessions to properly understand the obsessive-compulsive disorder. Disruptive behaviour changes such as the constant need to wash your hands, or the need to repeatedly make sure the lights have been turned off or that the doors have been properly locked, even excessive cleaning or an extreme emotional reaction to small, unimportant issues could indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder and should be addressed immediately if it negatively affects your normal life.

“At London Therapy Foundation, it is important for us to focus on the condition first and then the right treatment. One of the best-known methods of behaviour therapy by our trained obsessive-compulsive disorder therapist in Richmond is probably the exposure and confrontation methods, which are often used for anxiety and panic disorders and limitations.

Other methods of behavioural therapy include, for example, methods of cognitive restructuring, relaxation procedures, systematic desensitisation, social skills training and problem-solving training. Unlike other therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy is primarily aimed at getting the patient to work with the therapist to identify and address the problem and learn how to cope with or alter their behaviour,” explained company director – Tony Novissimo.

Therapy from The London Therapy Foundation involves amongst others, compiling a therapy plan in which various therapeutic elements can be used flexibly to help patients with their condition. Treatment is available in-person or online and if you would like to learn more about the London Therapy Foundation and its collective of specialists, you can visit their website.

About Us

London Therapy Foundation is the trading name of London Therapy Ltd which was established to provide the highest level of service to mental health in the London area. As a collective of specialists across the therapy spectrum, their mission is to provide peace of mind to all those mentally, emotionally and spiritually in distress - at affordable prices, without long waiting times. They aim to provide a sense of community, both within the centre and online, for our member therapists, who also benefit from a range of professional services and very reasonable therapy room rates. To find out more, visit their website at https://londontherapyfoundation.com