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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment

Making Lives Better

OCD is characterised by persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause significant distress, and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform in order to reduce that distress.

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OCD treatment for adults at Camali Clinic Dubai
Consultant-led care Dubai Healthcare City & JLT
In Detail

OCD Treatment for Adult

OCD can be exhausting, time-consuming, and profoundly disruptive to daily life and relationships. At Camali Clinic in Dubai, we offer specialist outpatient treatment using the gold-standard approach – Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

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OCD Types

  • Contamination OCD – excessive fear of germs, illness, or contamination; compulsive washing and cleaning
  • Harm OCD – intrusive fears of accidentally harming oneself or others; compulsive checking
  • Symmetry / Ordering OCD – need for things to feel "just right"; compulsive arranging, touching, counting
  • Intrusive Thought OCD – disturbing, ego-dystonic thoughts (e.g. sexual, religious, or violent) that are deeply distressing and contrary to the person's values
  • Health Anxiety OCD – persistent fears about having a serious illness, compulsive checking of body, reassurance-seeking from doctors
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Symptom list

  • Recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause marked anxiety
  • Repetitive behaviours (checking, washing, counting, ordering) or mental acts (praying, reviewing)
  • Attempts to suppress or neutralise the obsession
  • Rituals that are time-consuming (often more than 1 hour/day) and interfere with work, relationships, or daily life
  • Significant distress; the thoughts are experienced as unwanted and contrary to the person's values
Who needs it?

Who this service is for

Individuals whose lives are severely impacted by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and who engage in time-consuming rituals (e.g., excessive checking, washing, ordering) to neutralize distress

Recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause marked anxietyRepetitive behaviors (checking, washing, counting, ordering) or mental acts (praying, reviewing)Attempts to suppress the obsessionRituals that are time-consuming (often more than 1 hour/day) and interfere with work, relationships, or daily lifeSignificant distress and thoughts are experienced as unwanted and contrary to the person's values
Step-by-Step Support

How we provide the service

Learn how our structured, personalized process guides each individual through assessment, planning, and tailored support to achieve meaningful results.

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Gold-Standard Treatment

The gold-standard psychological treatment for OCD is offered: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

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Therapeutic Process

This involves gradual exposure to obsessive fears while refraining from performing the compulsive ritual.

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Psychiatry Support

Psychiatry support is available for medication.

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Specific FAQs

Questions about this service

OCD thoughts are typically ego-dystonic (unwanted and distressing) and lead to compulsive rituals; worry is usually about real-life concerns.

Yes, ERP is one of the most effective psychological treatments available for OCD.

Not always, but certain medications can significantly help reduce the severity of symptoms, especially for severe cases.

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals driven by anxiety. Perfectionism is a trait; OCD is a clinical disorder causing significant distress and impairment.

Most people require 12–20 sessions, though this varies depending on symptom severity and the number of OCD themes being addressed.

While OCD is a chronic condition for some, the majority of people who engage with ERP experience significant symptom reduction and improved quality of life. Relapse prevention is built into treatment.

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