Specialist OCD & Health Anxiety Therapy
I'm Dr Tom Davies, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and former NHS doctor specialising in OCD and health anxiety. I provide practical, evidence-based CBT and ERP therapy online across the UK, helping people break free from cycles of intrusive thoughts, anxiety and compulsions. I also offer a self-guided OCD treatment programme and free resources.
OCD and health anxiety can be overwhelming, confusing and, at times, completely consuming. Intrusive thoughts, doubts and uncomfortable feelings are a normal part of being human. Problems can develop when we get caught up in trying to eliminate uncertainty, get reassurance, or prevent feared outcomes. We might check, avoid situations, repeatedly analyse our thoughts, seek reassurance or try to work things out in our heads. Although these behaviours can provide temporary relief, they often keep the anxiety going. Recovery comes from learning to change these patterns. Through CBT and ERP, I help people understand what maintains their difficulties and gradually develop new ways of responding to thoughts, feelings, and uncertainty. The goal isn't simply to manage symptoms, but to help people reclaim their time, confidence and freedom.
Specialist Areas
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD can take many different forms, from contamination fears and checking to intrusive doubts about relationships, morality, harm or past events. Many people with OCD also experience predominantly mental compulsions, such as rumination, reviewing memories or repeatedly checking their feelings.
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Health (Illness) Anxiety
Health anxiety involves persistent fears about illness, often accompanied by monitoring bodily sensations, checking symptoms, seeking reassurance or repeatedly researching possible medical conditions. Treatment focuses on understanding and changing these patterns, helping people become more comfortable living health uncertainty.
WAYS TO GET SUPPORT
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Individual CBT
Personalised online therapy for OCD, health anxiety and related difficulties.
£90
50-minute session
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OCD Programme
A comprehensive 12-module CBT and ERP programme to work through at your own pace.
£39.99
Complete programme
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Free OCD Guide
Understand intrusive experiences, compulsions and how OCD treatment works.
Free
Introductory resource
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OCD
One of the things that fascinates me about OCD is the enormous variety of ways it can present. I've created dedicated pages exploring different OCD themes, helping people recognise experiences that don't always fit the familiar stereotypes of OCD. These include:
You can explore these and other presentations through my main OCD information page.
OCD Articles & Advice
I regularly write about OCD, drawing on clinical experience and psychological research to explore common questions, misconceptions and the processes that can keep OCD going. Some recent articles include:
Whether you're experiencing OCD yourself, supporting somebody else or simply interested in learning more, I hope you'll find something useful.
About Me
Before becoming a CBT therapist, I trained and worked as an NHS doctor, gaining experience across several areas of medicine, including psychiatry and general practice. I'm now a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with a particular passion for helping people overcome OCD and health anxiety. I enjoy helping people understand difficulties that can initially feel confusing, frightening or impossible to overcome, and working together to make practical changes that help them reclaim their lives.
Find Out Why I Love Working With People With OCD
Ready to Take the Next Step?
OCD and anxiety can take a great deal from our lives, but things can change. Whether you're interested in individual therapy, looking for a structured self-guided programme or simply hoping to understand your experiences better, you're welcome to explore the resources on my website.
If you're considering therapy, I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation to discuss your difficulties and how I might help.