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4 - Habituation & OCD: Why Facing Anxiety Changes Everything

Welcome to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. In this video, we’re talking about habituation — the process of getting used to anxiety by staying with it, not running from it.🧠 Imagine standing on a bungee platform. Your heart races. You back out. Relief hits.But what happens when you repeat that pattern ten times?👉 The fear grows stronger.👉 The anxiety feels harder to face.👉 Your brain learns: “This is too much.”Now imagine you jump. You survive. You jump again. And again.By the tenth jump, you’re not terrified — you’re calm. Maybe even exhilarated.That’s habituation. That’s ERP therapy. That’s how recovery begins.💬 In this video, I’ll guide you through:• Why avoidance feels good short-term but keeps OCD alive• How habituation rewires your brain through repetition and courage• What it means to be willing — not fearless — in the face of discomfort• Why this approach works, even when it’s hard✨ This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about learning that you can survive it.And over time, you’ll feel less anxious. Less stuck. More free.🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel and help others find this content. Your engagement helps the algorithm reach more people who need this support.👇 Watch now and take the leap. You’re ready.#OCDRecovery #Habituation #ERP #CBTTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #OCDHelp #ExposureTherapy #OnlineTherapy #TheOnlineTherapyClinic #JaimeTherapist #BreakTheCycle #LiveWithOCD #FeelTheFear #BungeeJumpYourBrain📢 Please subscribe, leave a comment, share the video!🔗 You can also find us on:

📺 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@The.Online.Therapy.Clinic📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.online.therapy.clinic/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theonlinetherapyclinicuk🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xz3zGVxfDLgidN8Vboko0🗓️ You can book an #ERPTherapist today!!👉 https://online-cbt.com/online-therapy-bookings-cbt-emdr/Jaime G. MirallesDirector and FounderThe Online Therapy Clinic

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7 - 🔄 How is OCD maintained: Meaning, Interpretation & Response - ERP OCD Treatment

Welcome back — I’m Jaime, an ERP therapist specializing in CBT and EMDR. This is video 7 in our ongoing series on OCD treatment, and today we’re diving deeper into the cycle that keeps OCD going — and...

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6- OCD Intrusions: Emotions, Sensations & Urges as important as Thoughts - ERP OCD Treatment

When we talk about OCD, the focus is often on intrusive thoughts. But that’s only part of the picture.In this compassionate, trauma-informed video, I explore the full spectrum of OCD intrusions — incl...

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5 - Understanding Intrusive Thought in OCD - ERP Treatment - “I Just Want These Thoughts to Stop!”

If you’ve ever said, “I just want to get rid of these thoughts,” you’re not alone. But what if the thoughts themselves aren’t the real problem?In this video, we unpack one of the most common misconcep...

29 Touko 9min

Male Rape - Information Validation and Normalisation

The silence ends here. 🗣️Despite an estimated 149 million men worldwide experiencing sexual violence, it remains one of the least discussed topics in mental health and criminal justice. In today’s ep...

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3 - 🎥 Why Avoidance Keeps OCD Going Understanding Anxiety, Habituation & ERP

Welcome back to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. In this third video, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and misundersto...

13 Touko 14min

2 - 🎥 Where Does OCD Come From? Understanding OCD & Moving Forward

Welcome back to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Meta Supervisor, and EMDR practitioner. In this video, we’re diving into one of the most common questio...

9 Touko 4min

1 - 🎥 Introduction ERP Therapist - ERP OCD Treatment

Welcome to The Online Therapy Clinic OCD Support That WorksHi, I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, Clinical & Meta Supervisor, and EMDR practitioner. I specialise in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorde...

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