Federico Ferrarese - CPsychol and CBT Therapist
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Federico Ferrarese - CPsychol and CBT Therapist
@fedfercbttherapist.bsky.social
I am passionate about my role as a cognitive-behavioural therapist, helping clients take steps toward recovery and positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Intrusive thoughts like “What if I’m a paedophile?” are often POCD — fear, not desire. You’re not alone.
New article here 👇
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#OCD #MentalHealthUK
Understanding POCD: The “What If I’m a Paedophile?” Spiral
Understanding POCD with an expert psychotherapist to ease fears and anxiety. Online therapy available in Italian and English.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Ever ask yourself, “Do I really have OCD or am I just making excuses?” 🤔
That’s meta-doubt OCD — when your OCD doubts itself.
I wrote about how to break that loop 👇
👉 federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/11/12/meta-doubt-ocd
#OCD #MetaDoubtOCD #CBT #ERP #MentalHealthUK #OCDHelp
8 Ways to Understand Meta-Doubt OCD: Truth or Excuse?
Explore Meta-Doubt OCD with an Italian CBT therapist in Edinburgh. Gain clarity and support for OCD and anxiety online.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🧠 Ever had a sudden, unwanted thought that scared you?
Those first 120 seconds after it hits can change everything.
Learn how to pause, breathe & respond differently — not with fear, but with calm.
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#IntrusiveThoughts #OCDRecovery #MentalHealthMatters
Master Intrusive Thought Hits in Just 120 Seconds
Discover expert strategies from a CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh to effectively respond to intrusive thought hits.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
💭 “I know these thoughts aren’t real… so why do they feel so real?”
#OCD thoughts can feel vivid & terrifying — and #science explains why.
Discover 5 scientific reasons intrusive thoughts feel so real 🧠
👉 Learn more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/11/06/o...
#MentalHealth #Neuroscience
Why OCD Thoughts Feel So Real: 5 Scientific Reasons
Discover Why OCD Thoughts Feel So Real. Learn the brain science behind them and how CBT and exposure therapy can help you recover.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ever had a sudden, disturbing thought & wondered, “Where did that come from?”
You’re not alone — over 90% of people experience intrusive thoughts.
🧩 Discover 18 Bizarre #IntrusiveThoughts (You’re Not Alone)
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#MentalHealthAwareness #OCDRecovery
Discover 18 Bizarre Intrusive Thoughts (You’re Not Alone)
CBT therapist Federico Ferrarese explains 18 bizarre intrusive thoughts, why they’re common—not character—and how to respond with ERP
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Endless scrolling isn’t harmless. For those with #OCD, it can fuel anxiety, perfectionism & compulsive checking.
Discover 5 alarming ways tech worsens #OCDInTheDigitalAge 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/11/02/o...
#MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #Doomscrolling
OCD in the Digital Age: 5 Hidden Traps of Scrolling
Discover how scrolling fuels OCD in the digital age with Federico Ferrarese, CBT therapist specialising in OCD and online therapy. Edinburgh
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November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🧠 Not all #OCD looks like handwashing or checking locks.
Many people live with hidden OCD — constant mental loops, guilt, doubt, and fear — yet never get the right diagnosis.
You’re not broken. You just need the right kind of help.
Read more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/30/l...
10 Little-Known Types of OCD You May Not Recognise
Explore 10 Little-Known Types of OCD and their effects on mental health, with insights from an Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Living with #SomaticOCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories 🌿
Imagine being hyper-aware of your breathing or heartbeat—every second. These real stories show that recovery is possible through acceptance, therapy & hope.
👉 Read more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/25/l...
#OCDRecovery #MentalHealth
Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories
Uncover inspiring recovery stories and expert advice on healing, all while living with Somatic OCD and finding renewed hope.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
💭 Loving Someone with #RelationshipOCD ( #ROCD) isn’t easy.
Endless questions like “Do you really love me?” can feel exhausting — but understanding the why changes everything.
Learn how to support your partner and yourself 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/21/r...
#MentalHealth
Loving Someone with Relationship OCD: 7 Essential Tips
Explore how to support a partner with Relationship OCD through understanding and compassion. Online therapy available in Edinburgh.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“My client said, ‘I just want 15 minutes of peace.’”
That moment inspired the 15-Minute Wait Strategy — a simple, science-backed way to interrupt #OCD’s cycle.
Here’s how waiting can rewire your #brain 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/17/o...
#OCDHelp #CBT #ERP
OCD Relief in 15 Minutes: Understanding the Wait Strategy
Discover how the Wait Strategy offers OCD relief in 15 minutes through effective techniques by a qualified CBT psychotherapist.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🧠 The #Neuroscience of Groinal Responses: #OCD and the #Brain
What feels like arousal often isn’t—it’s #anxiety, attention, and your brain’s wiring.
Understanding this can break the fear loop.
Read more 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/16/g...
Groinal Responses in OCD: Understanding Brain Mechanisms
Explore the brain mechanisms behind groinal responses in OCD, insights from an Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Hyperawareness (Sensorimotor) #OCD can make you feel trapped in your own awareness—of breathing, blinking, or swallowing.
Recovery isn’t about stopping the sensations, but changing your relationship with them.
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Coping with Hyperawareness OCD: 8 Tools for Daily Life
Discover practical coping strategies for Hyperawareness OCD from an Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh. Online therapy available.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#Mindfulness isn’t always soothing for everyone.
In somatic (sensorimotor) #OCD, awareness of the body can fuel anxiety — unless paired with ERP therapy.
Explore the paradox 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/13/s...
Somatic OCD and Meditation: Can Awareness Practices Help?
Discover how somatic OCD and meditation can aid recovery. Explore effective techniques with an experienced CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Trapped in your own body — noticing every breath, blink, or heartbeat?
That’s Somatic OCD, and it’s more common than you think.
There’s hope. ERP therapy helps retrain your brain to let go of constant monitoring.
Find out how 👉 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/10/e...
ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations
Discover effective ERP for Somatic OCD with expert online therapy in Italian and English. Overcome anxieties today.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Groinal Response OCD, in plain English: 7 FAQs, why it feels so real, and what actually helps. You’re not alone. Read: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/10/05/g...
#OCD #MentalHealth
Understanding Groinal Response OCD: 7 Key Questions
Explore Groinal Response OCD insights from a CBT therapist in Edinburgh. Online therapy offered in English and Italian.
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October 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
😮‍💨 “I can’t stop noticing my breathing.”
Is it #HealthAnxiety… or #SensorimotorOCD?
They look similar but are completely different conditions — and misdiagnosis keeps people stuck for years.
🧠 Learn 8 key facts + what treatments really work 👇
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#MentalHealth
Sensorimotor OCD vs Health Anxiety: 8 Important Facts
Discover key differences between Sensorimotor OCD and health anxiety from an Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🧠 #OCD is universal—but culture shapes how it shows up.
A Muslim may fear ritual impurity, a Christian blasphemy, while others obsess over germs or symmetry. Same disorder. Different lens.
🔗 Read more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/25/c...
#MentalHealth #Culture
Cultural OCD Manifestations: Insights from Your Background
Learn about Cultural OCD Manifestations and effective online therapy options in Edinburgh. Italian and English
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September 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ever regret oversharing the moment you do it? 😳
For many, it’s not just “talking too much”—it’s tied to #OCD & #compulsive confession.
Why it happens + how to break the cycle ⬇️
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Why Do I Overshare? Finding Freedom from OCD Challenges
Why Do I Overshare? Explore the connection between OCD and oversharing in this insightful blog by an Italian CBT Therapist based in Edinburgh.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
How common is #OCD in 2025?
🧠 2.3% lifetime prevalence
🇬🇧 750,000 in the UK right now
🌍 Only 1 in 5 worldwide get treatment

OCD isn’t “just being tidy” — it’s a serious condition often hidden in plain sight.

👉 Read more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/18/h...

#MentalHealth #OCDStatistics
How Common Is OCD in 2025? Insights from a CBT Therapist
Discover How Common Is OCD in 2025 through insights from a CBT therapist in Edinburgh, offering online therapy in Italian and English.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Ever felt like the world isn’t real or like you’re outside your own body? 🤯
#OCD + #anxiety can trigger #depersonalisation & #derealisation — but there’s hope.
Read my new 2025 guide: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/15/o...
OCD and Feeling Unreal: 10 Key Facts You Should Know
Discover 10 key insights on OCD and feeling unreal with an expert therapist in Edinburgh. Online sessions available in Italian and English.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Living with both #OCD and #ADHD can feel like driving with one foot on the brake & the other on the accelerator. 🚦 Therapy can be tailored to fit your brain. Read more: www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/14/o...
Tailoring OCD Treatment for ADHD: Effective Strategies
Discover expert strategies for customised OCD treatment for ADHD clients in therapy. Enhance therapeutic outcomes with tailored approaches.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Ever feel stuck in #OCD therapy?
It’s not always the ERP—it might be treatment-interfering behaviours (TIBs) quietly blocking progress.
I explain how to spot & manage TIBs so ERP can really work.
👇 Read more:
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Effective OCD Treatment: Managing TIBs for Better Outcomes
Explore expert strategies for managing treatment-interfering behaviours and discover effective OCD Treatment for better outcomes.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I’ve recently launched my new YouTube channel, a space dedicated to exploring #OCD and related conditions with clarity, compassion & hope.
🎥 Watch the latest video: OCD & #PTSD: 7 Ways to Embrace Hope & Heal 👉 youtu.be/fz4bt6Q_8NA
#MentalHealth
#ocd and #ptsd : 7 Powerful Ways to Embrace Hope and Heal
YouTube video by Federico Ferrarese
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September 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#OCD + #PTSD don’t just coexist—they overlap.
Past trauma fuels #obsessions, #rituals echo #memories, & #life feels trapped between what was + what if.
I explore this in my latest article after the #OCDConference:
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/09/o...
OCD and PTSD: 7 Ways to Embrace Hope Throughout Life
Discover insights on OCD and PTSD across ages from a skilled Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh. Find hope and healing.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
💭 Intrusive thoughts are more common than you think. They don’t define you—they’re just part of being human.

Discover why they happen, which conditions they show up in & how to manage them 👇
🔗 www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/08/i...
4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management
Explore the prevalence of intrusive thoughts and learn effective management strategies for anxiety and OCD in this insightful guide.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM