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Navigating OCD: The Foundations | An 8-Week Group Programme
Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026
This 8-week group programme is designed for people living with OCD who want to better understand what is happening in their mind, how OCD operates and what is needed for recovery. It is ideal for those currently at the beginning of the recovery process.
Whether you feel stuck, exhausted, confused by your symptoms, or unsure what recovery actually involves, this programme offers structure, education, and support in a safe group setting.
This is not therapy, but a guided, recovery-focused programme that combines psycho-education, reflection, and practical tools to help you break out of the OCD cycle. It is useful for those at the start of their OCD Recovery Journey, who perhaps cannot currently access therapy or one to one support, but want to still work on their OCD and learn the recovery tools.
What the Programme Includes:
One live group session per week
Each session lasts 1.5 hours and takes place online on Monday Evenings at 7pm (UK Time Zone). It will include a guided presentation, as well as open discussions and Q&A.Small, supportive group
The group is capped at a maximum of 10 people to allow space for discussion, questions, and connection. No more than 10 participants will be accepted.Interactive sessions
Each session includes:A guided presentation to explain key concepts clearly
Open discussion and reflection
The opportunity to hear from others who are in a similar place (no pressure to speak)
Weekly homework
Simple, manageable exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in real life. Homework is supportive, not overwhelming, but important to keep you on track and learning about OCD and the recovery process.Community support
A WhatsApp group will be available throughout the programme to share reflections, wins, and encouragement, with clear boundaries to keep the space safe and recovery-focused. There will be absolutely NO reassurance allowed.
What We’ll Cover Over the 8 Weeks
Week 1: What OCD Actually Is & How It Operates
What OCD really is (and what it isn’t)
Why insight alone doesn’t stop OCD
Understanding how OCD truly operates
How OCD is currently showing up in your life
Week 2: Compulsions (Including The Sneaky Ones) & How To Spot Them
What compulsions are (including mental compulsions)
Why compulsions keep OCD alive
Short-term relief vs long-term cost
Discovering your own compulsions
How compulsions need to change for recovery to happen
Week 3: Fear, Uncertainty & Why Your Nervous System Feels Hijacked
Why OCD is driven by intolerance of uncertainty
Surface fears vs core fears
The role of doubt in OCD
Learning to allow uncertainty rather than fight it
Week 4: Responding Differently (ERP Explained Properly)
What ERP really means (and common misunderstandings)
Why changing your response matters more than changing your thoughts
How to begin responding differently without forcing confidence
Reducing compulsive behaviours safely and gradually
Week 5: Beliefs & Meaning
Intrusive thoughts vs meaning
Responsibility, guilt, and moral fear in OCD
Why “figuring it out” keeps you stuck
Week 6: Safety Behaviours and Subtle Compulsions
Hidden ways OCD keeps control
Mental checking, analysing, and reassurance-seeking
Hyper-awareness of feelings and thoughts
Learning to let discomfort rise and fall on its own
Week 7: Setbacks, Flare-Ups and Self-Trust
Why recovery isn’t linear
How to handle flare-ups without spiralling
Building trust in yourself again
Moving forward after difficult days
Week 8: Moving Forward Beyond the Programme
What long-term recovery really looks like
Living alongside uncertainty rather than fighting it
Knowing what support you may need next
Who This Programme Is For
People who suspect or know they have OCD
Those who feel stuck in compulsions, rumination, or avoidance
People who want to understand OCD properly and learn the foundations of recovery
Those who want support without pressure to speak or share details
Important Information
This is a psycho-educational and coaching-based programme
Each Live Lesson will be Monday Evenings at 7pm - 8.30pm (UK Time) between 19th January - 9th March. You must be available at this time each week.
It is not suitable for those in immediate crisis or requiring urgent mental health support
You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend
You are never required to share intrusive thoughts or personal details.
💰 Package Fees
£299 for the complete 8 week package.
Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026
This 8-week group programme is designed for people living with OCD who want to better understand what is happening in their mind, how OCD operates and what is needed for recovery. It is ideal for those currently at the beginning of the recovery process.
Whether you feel stuck, exhausted, confused by your symptoms, or unsure what recovery actually involves, this programme offers structure, education, and support in a safe group setting.
This is not therapy, but a guided, recovery-focused programme that combines psycho-education, reflection, and practical tools to help you break out of the OCD cycle. It is useful for those at the start of their OCD Recovery Journey, who perhaps cannot currently access therapy or one to one support, but want to still work on their OCD and learn the recovery tools.
What the Programme Includes:
One live group session per week
Each session lasts 1.5 hours and takes place online on Monday Evenings at 7pm (UK Time Zone). It will include a guided presentation, as well as open discussions and Q&A.Small, supportive group
The group is capped at a maximum of 10 people to allow space for discussion, questions, and connection. No more than 10 participants will be accepted.Interactive sessions
Each session includes:A guided presentation to explain key concepts clearly
Open discussion and reflection
The opportunity to hear from others who are in a similar place (no pressure to speak)
Weekly homework
Simple, manageable exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in real life. Homework is supportive, not overwhelming, but important to keep you on track and learning about OCD and the recovery process.Community support
A WhatsApp group will be available throughout the programme to share reflections, wins, and encouragement, with clear boundaries to keep the space safe and recovery-focused. There will be absolutely NO reassurance allowed.
What We’ll Cover Over the 8 Weeks
Week 1: What OCD Actually Is & How It Operates
What OCD really is (and what it isn’t)
Why insight alone doesn’t stop OCD
Understanding how OCD truly operates
How OCD is currently showing up in your life
Week 2: Compulsions (Including The Sneaky Ones) & How To Spot Them
What compulsions are (including mental compulsions)
Why compulsions keep OCD alive
Short-term relief vs long-term cost
Discovering your own compulsions
How compulsions need to change for recovery to happen
Week 3: Fear, Uncertainty & Why Your Nervous System Feels Hijacked
Why OCD is driven by intolerance of uncertainty
Surface fears vs core fears
The role of doubt in OCD
Learning to allow uncertainty rather than fight it
Week 4: Responding Differently (ERP Explained Properly)
What ERP really means (and common misunderstandings)
Why changing your response matters more than changing your thoughts
How to begin responding differently without forcing confidence
Reducing compulsive behaviours safely and gradually
Week 5: Beliefs & Meaning
Intrusive thoughts vs meaning
Responsibility, guilt, and moral fear in OCD
Why “figuring it out” keeps you stuck
Week 6: Safety Behaviours and Subtle Compulsions
Hidden ways OCD keeps control
Mental checking, analysing, and reassurance-seeking
Hyper-awareness of feelings and thoughts
Learning to let discomfort rise and fall on its own
Week 7: Setbacks, Flare-Ups and Self-Trust
Why recovery isn’t linear
How to handle flare-ups without spiralling
Building trust in yourself again
Moving forward after difficult days
Week 8: Moving Forward Beyond the Programme
What long-term recovery really looks like
Living alongside uncertainty rather than fighting it
Knowing what support you may need next
Who This Programme Is For
People who suspect or know they have OCD
Those who feel stuck in compulsions, rumination, or avoidance
People who want to understand OCD properly and learn the foundations of recovery
Those who want support without pressure to speak or share details
Important Information
This is a psycho-educational and coaching-based programme
Each Live Lesson will be Monday Evenings at 7pm - 8.30pm (UK Time) between 19th January - 9th March. You must be available at this time each week.
It is not suitable for those in immediate crisis or requiring urgent mental health support
You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend
You are never required to share intrusive thoughts or personal details.
💰 Package Fees
£299 for the complete 8 week package.