Specialist OCD Treatment in London: Expert Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Sasha

As a former OCD sufferer, I understand how crippling OCD can be for an individual and how bewildering and scary it can be for their loved ones and colleagues. It frequently doesn’t get diagnosed for many years, and conventional treatments barely keep it at bay, let alone cure it. In my work with OCD clients, I focus on three main elements.

Part I: OCD busting – this includes cognitive education, exposure visualisations and behavioural exercises. Clients learn to identify the onset of OCD episodes and step-by-step develop the ability to resist compulsive urges triggered by obsessive thoughts. My clients receive homework that helps deliver a decrease in OCD intensity.

Part II: Trauma Treatment - this element of the treatment is essential for eliminating the underlying anxiety and stress that fuels OCD. Here we address childhood trauma, attachment issues, and work on disorders that go hand in hand with OCD (in 90% of the cases): anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and eating disorders.

Part III: Practical coaching – adjusting rituals over time, family communication, working around OCD limitations. This includes consulting with parents and advising how best to support their children.

Meet Dr. Sasha

Dr Sasha Mitrofanov, PhD, Certified EFT Practitioner and OCD / Anxiety Treatment Specialist

Dr. Sasha Mitrofanov, Ph.D. has for years been helping people dramatically improve the quality of their life and harmonise their work, family, and personal relationships.

Dr. Sasha works through a combination of efficient methods rooted in Attachment Theory, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), “The Journey” Method, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) / Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

While Dr Sasha specialises in helping his clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), he can also help with the treatment of co-dependent relationships, panic attacks, depression, shyness, childhood trauma and abuse, as well as issues of masculinity and life direction. His work had been featured on the BBC radio and a variety of printed and online publications.

Dr. Sasha lives with his wife, Shoshana, and his 17-year old daughter, AK.

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OCD doesn’t have to hold you back. Call or message me on WhatsApp at +44 (0)7746 879963, and let’s start your journey toward lasting relief and freedom.

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Our family owe a great deal to Sasha for his approach and delivery to solving John’s OCD problem and for helping and supporting us all to return to an enjoyable and OCD-free life

- John's father

Before I met Sasha, my world had been shrinking week by week, with countless rituals taking over my life. I am now able to step away from obsessive thoughts 90% of the time, my anxiety is at all times low, and I going back to Uni this year!

- Sam P

OCD has hijacked my relationship with God, leading to more fear and control instead of love. I am much kinder to myself now, and able to step away from nasty OCD thoughts whenever they arise.

- Mohammed S

Can OCD Be Cured?

The answer depends on what you mean by "cured." If you're referring to measurable progress on tools like the Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale) or similar assessments, it is absolutely possible to bring your scores down significantly with consistent effort—potentially to a point where an official OCD diagnosis no longer applies. However, if by "cured" you mean never experiencing another anxious thought or compulsive urge, no professional could promise that in good conscience. Everyone experiences some intrusive thoughts from time to time; the goal is to reach a point where they no longer control your life.
How Long Does It Take to Recover From OCD?

Recovery depends on several factors, including your starting point, your openness to the process, and your commitment to treatment. This includes engaging fully in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) homework, developing mindful self-compassion, and incorporating tools like EFT tapping, breathwork, or somatic techniques to reduce overall anxiety levels between sessions. While my approach is more effective than standard talking therapies, significant positive changes typically require at least 6 months of consistent effort, and for many, the process takes longer. There are no quick fixes for OCD, but steady, dedicated work can lead to transformative progress. That said, you can expect to notice practical shifts within the first month of treatment, which is why I ask for a minimum commitment of 4 sessions (1 month). These initial changes might include moments of reduced anxiety, an increased ability to resist compulsive urges, greater awareness of obsessive thoughts without fully engaging with them, and early signs of treating yourself with more kindness and understanding.
How Does OCD Treatment Work?

Treatment involves several key components that we adapt flexibly based on your needs: Psychoeducation: Understanding how your specific form of OCD works. There are many subtypes, such as Harm OCD or Responsibility OCD, and it's essential to identify the patterns in your case. Mindful Self-Compassion: Learning to be aware of your thoughts and emotions, recognizing how they manifest in your body, and developing an observer stance that allows you to relate to yourself with kindness and gentleness. Addressing Emotional Trauma: Reducing the overall anxiety in your system by addressing—and sometimes resolving—deeply seated psychological and emotional issues. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): Both imaginary and real-world exposure work to help you build the skill of stepping away from obsessive thinking and resisting compulsions. In some cases, compulsions can even be eliminated entirely. Spiritual or Metaphysical Support: For those who are open to it, incorporating a spiritual or metaphysical perspective can provide a helpful container for the work. That said, this is entirely optional—I’ve worked successfully with many clients who identify as atheist or agnostic.
When should I have a sense that treatment is starting to work?

Within the first month of treatment you would normally get a sense that the treatment is progressing towards reduction in the OCD symptoms as well as see your levels of anxiety going down, in specific contexts.
I would like to explore working with Dr Sasha. Where do I start?

Call or message me on WhatsApp at +44 (0)7746 879963, and let’s start your journey toward lasting relief and freedom.
I have a SEVERE anxiety / OCD. Can you help me?

I work with teenagers and adults, many of whom have already tried other therapists, coaches or counsellors, but not found the help they need. My approach, skills and knowledge enable me to work safely and effectively with seemingly intractable anxiety and OCD. In over 80% of the cases, I am able to facilite genuine and lasting relief to clients who have struggled to cope with the debilitating consequences of severe OCD / anxiety, and who have been discouraged by other practitioners’ well-intentioned but ineffective attempts to assist them.
Can we include my (spouse, partner, family, close friend) in treatment?

I can work with your family members to enable them to support you appropriately on your OCD recovery journey. The information you’d share with me would be kept confidential unless you give me a permision to share certain things. Likewise, I would treat your relatives in confidence.