Services
Support for Individuals with OCD and their Families
Managing OCD goes beyond addressing symptoms. It involves a process of encouragement, understanding and support not only for individuals living with OCD but also for their families and caregivers. The services offered are built around the following key areas and are available in both Greek and English.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is a fundamental part of the therapeutic process. Its goal is to provide clear, accessible information about the nature of OCD.
Counseling
For individuals who have already received an OCD diagnosis, personalized counseling sessions. The goal is to support improved daily functioning and quality of life, with full respect for each person’s pace and individual needs.
Support for Families and Caregivers
The involvement of family members and caregivers is often crucial during treatment.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is a fundamental part of the therapeutic process. Its goal is to provide clear, accessible information about the nature of OCD. Individuals with OCD and their families learn:
- how the disorder manifests
- which mechanisms sustain it
- how to break the cycle of the disorder.
- why certain coping strategies that seem helpful may actually reinforce the disorder
This understanding empowers sufferers and enables their family members to provide more effective support throughout the therapeutic process.
For individuals who have already received an OCD diagnosis, personalized counseling sessions are available with the aim of:
Counseling for Individuals with OCD
- enhancing understanding of the disorder
- developing effective coping strategies
- supporting individuals in improving their daily functioning at work, in their studies, in their social relationships, and in everyday life
The goal is to support improved daily functioning and quality of life, with full respect for each person’s pace and individual needs.
Support for Families and Caregivers
The involvement of family members and caregivers is often crucial during treatment. Through counseling, families are supported to:
- identify and modify accommodation behaviors (such as participating in compulsions or providing constant reassurance)
- develop healthy communication and boundary-setting skills
- build greater understanding of OCD in ways that foster a supportive environment
