Federico Ferrarese Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Federico Ferrarese Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Accredited BABCP CBT therapist
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www.federicoferrarese.co.uk I started to work as a Psychologist self-employed.

I became initially interested in psychology when I was young, and I had the opportunity to do the experience of volunteering in helping people with a problem of addiction. I felt so helpless trying to deal with their issues that I decided to learn more about human behaviour and help those in need. I have become more and more interested in the field of psychology during my five years of University. I graduated in Psychology in 1999, and initially, I have chosen to work in the HR sector. After six years of working in this area, I decided to change my career. I used the previous skills that I have achieved as Human Resources Assistant to help people with a physical and learning disability find and maintain a job. I enjoyed this experience, and I felt it was necessary to learn more about the brain and neurophysiology. I started another BSc degree, and I graduated in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation at the University of Padova. Having always pursued study and work that allows me to impact the lives of the vulnerable through a range of approaches, cognitive behaviour therapy is a field through which I can continue developing these skills and passions. What excites me most about the potential of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is helping people learn strategies to modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. For this reason, I started the CBT training at Queen Margaret University, and I have completed the Diploma level. I use a warm, pragmatic approach and work as a catalyst for positive emotional and behavioural change. I treat adults for assessment and psychological therapy at private practices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

✨ How Common Is OCD in 2025? ✨Imagine sitting in your local café. Out of fifty people around you, at least one is likely...
18/09/2025

✨ How Common Is OCD in 2025? ✨

Imagine sitting in your local café. Out of fifty people around you, at least one is likely struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( ) — often in silence.

🧠 Did you know:
✔️ 2.3% of people experience OCD in their lifetime
✔️ Around 750,000 people in the live with OCD today
✔️ Half of all cases are severe
✔️ Only 1 in 5 people worldwide receive treatment

Yet, OCD is still misunderstood, trivialised, and too often left undiagnosed.

As a therapist in , I want to break the myths and share the latest OCD statistics for 2025, plus insights into symptoms, comorbidities, and why proper treatment matters.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/18/how-common-is-ocd-in-2025/

💬 Let’s change the conversation about OCD — not just awareness, but accurate awareness.

Discover How Common Is OCD in 2025 through insights from a CBT therapist in Edinburgh, offering online therapy in Italian and English.

✨ Ever felt like the world around you isn’t real… or like you’re outside of your own body, just watching life happen?If ...
15/09/2025

✨ Ever felt like the world around you isn’t real… or like you’re outside of your own body, just watching life happen?
If you live with or , you might also know the unsettling fog of and .

The truth is, you’re not alone — and there are real reasons why this happens. In 2025, we finally understand more about how OCD, anxiety, and those “unreal” feelings connect, and most importantly, what can actually help.

I’ve written a new guide that breaks it down in simple language, with client stories, fresh UK data, and practical steps for feeling grounded again.

👉 Read the full article here:

Discover 10 key insights on OCD and feeling unreal with an expert therapist in Edinburgh. Online sessions available in Italian and English.

💭 Ever felt like your brain is stuck on repeat and racing in ten directions at once?That’s what it can feel like living ...
14/09/2025

💭 Ever felt like your brain is stuck on repeat and racing in ten directions at once?
That’s what it can feel like living with both and — one condition slams on the brakes, the other hits the accelerator. Exhausting, right?

But here’s the good news: treatment can work. With the right adaptations — whether it’s ERP, ACT, online , or carefully managed medication — therapy can be tailored to fit the way your brain works, not the other way around.

I’ve just written a new article that dives deep into how we can optimise OCD treatment for ADHD clients in the UK. It’s about compassion, flexibility, and real-life strategies that actually help.

👉 Read the full article here:

Discover expert strategies for customised OCD treatment for ADHD clients in therapy. Enhance therapeutic outcomes with tailored approaches.

: Managing Treatment-Interfering BehavioursI’ve just published a new article: An Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Appr...
12/09/2025

: Managing Treatment-Interfering Behaviours
I’ve just published a new article: An Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Managing Treatment-Interfering Behaviours — based on what I learned during my intensive ERP training with the Virtual BTTI in February 2025.
If you’ve ever found yourself pushing off exposure tasks, avoiding homework, doubting the rationale, or that nagging feeling that “this isn’t working,” this piece is for you. We dig into what treatment-interfering behaviours are, why they matter, and how to work through them so your ERP actually takes hold.
🔍 Curious about how to finally get unstuck?
Read more here: https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/12/ocd-treatment-managing-tibs/

Explore expert strategies for managing treatment-interfering behaviours and discover effective OCD Treatment for better outcomes.

My New YouTube Channel I am pleased to share that I have recently set up my new YouTube channel, a space dedicated to ex...
09/09/2025

My New YouTube Channel

I am pleased to share that I have recently set up my new YouTube channel, a space dedicated to exploring and related conditions with clarity, compassion, and hope.

One of the latest videos available is: “OCD & PTSD: 7 Powerful Ways to Embrace Hope & Heal.” In this video, I discuss the important overlap between and , highlight key research, and outline seven practical strategies that can support resilience and recovery.

The channel is designed not only to inform but also to create a supportive community where lived experiences and evidence-based approaches come together.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/fz4bt6Q_8NA

Living with both and can feel overwhelming—but healing is possible. In this video, I unpack real stories, the latest research, and seven concrete ...

🌍✨ When OCD and PTSD Overlap: A Hidden Struggle Across the Lifespan ✨🌍Have you ever wondered what happens when past trau...
09/09/2025

🌍✨ When OCD and PTSD Overlap: A Hidden Struggle Across the Lifespan ✨🌍

Have you ever wondered what happens when past trauma and obsessive-compulsive thoughts collide? At first glance, and look like two very different challenges. But when they show up together, life can feel like being pulled in two directions at once—haunted by the past and worried about the future.

I recently wrote about this after attending the 30th Annual OCD Conference in Chicago, where clinicians and advocates shared powerful insights into this complex comorbidity. In the article, I explore:

💭 Why OCD and PTSD overlap more often than we think
👶 How this looks in children, teens, and adults
💡 What the latest research tells us
🛠️ How can be adapted to treat both, with warmth and compassion

It’s written in a conversational style—like I’d explain it to a friend—so whether you’re living with OCD, supporting someone, or just curious, I hope it resonates.

👉 You can read the full article here:
https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/09/ocd-and-ptsd/

Discover insights on OCD and PTSD across ages from a skilled Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh. Find hope and healing.

💭 “Why am I having these awful thoughts?”If you’ve ever had a scary or unwanted thought pop into your head out of nowher...
08/09/2025

💭 “Why am I having these awful thoughts?”
If you’ve ever had a scary or unwanted thought pop into your head out of nowhere, you’re not alone. Intrusive thoughts are far more common than most people realise—and they don’t mean anything about who you are.

In my latest article, I break down:
👉 How common really are (the numbers may surprise you)
👉 Why our brains create them, especially under or changes
👉 Which conditions they show up in
👉 How you can learn to manage intrusive thoughts without letting them define you

I also share real client insights and simple, compassionate ways to see these thoughts differently.

🌱 You’re not broken—you’re human.

Read the full article here:
🔗

Explore the prevalence of intrusive thoughts and learn effective management strategies for anxiety and OCD in this insightful guide.

Feeling like ERP just isn’t working? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.I get it. Sometimes, exposure therapy can fe...
06/09/2025

Feeling like ERP just isn’t working? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

I get it. Sometimes, exposure therapy can feel overwhelming, or even impossible. That doesn’t mean has failed. It often means we just need a different path—one that respects where you are right now.

I’ve written a new article that delves into exactly that: Why Exposure Therapy Fails—and What to Do When ERP Isn’t Possible. We explore real reasons why ERP might not click—for you or someone you care about—and compassionate alternatives that can help.

Let’s walk this path with kindness and clarity. Read it here:

https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/06/why-erp-fails/

Explore why ERP fails and discover effective solutions from an Italian CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.

🌀 OCD: How am I supposed to just “accept” it?If you live with , you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than ...
05/09/2025

🌀 OCD: How am I supposed to just “accept” it?

If you live with , you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than once. Acceptance can feel impossible when intrusive thoughts and compulsions take over.

In my latest blog, I break down what acceptance in OCD really means, why it feels so difficult, and how therapy approaches like and ERP can help you change your relationship with those thoughts. I also share stats, insights, and a perspective you don’t often find online.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/05/accepting-ocd/

You’re not alone. Acceptance isn’t about giving up—it’s about taking your life back from OCD.

So, what do you think—could acceptance be the first step toward freedom?

Accepting OCD: Discover expert tips for accepting OCD and online therapy in Edinburgh. Support available in Italian and English.

🌍💭 Ever caught yourself wondering “What if none of this is real?” or “What’s the point of life?”For most people, these a...
04/09/2025

🌍💭 Ever caught yourself wondering “What if none of this is real?” or “What’s the point of life?”

For most people, these are passing . But if the questions stick, spiral, and start draining the colour from your days, it might be something deeper: existential .

I’ve just written a new article where I unpack the 6 key signs of existential OCD, share insights you won’t usually find online, and explain how therapy like ERP can help you break free from the cycle of and .

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/04/existential-ocd/

If this resonates with you—or someone you love—it might be the first step toward feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected again.

What do you think? Have you ever had those “big questions” hijack your peace of mind?

Discover the 6 signs of Existential OCD with insights from an Italian CBT psychotherapist. Online therapy in Edinburgh available.

Why Your Acts Like a Bully: Break Its Control TodayOCD doesn’t just bring unwanted thoughts or rituals—it acts like a ...
03/09/2025

Why Your Acts Like a Bully: Break Its Control Today

OCD doesn’t just bring unwanted thoughts or rituals—it acts like a relentless mental bully. It makes demands, threatens consequences, and offers only temporary relief when you give in… before coming back stronger the next time.

In my latest article, I explain why OCD feels like this, how to recognise its tactics, and the proven strategies—like ERP therapy—that help you finally take back control.

If you’re ready to stop letting OCD call the shots, this is for you.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.federicoferrarese.co.uk/2025/09/03/ocd-acts-like-a-bully/

Learn Why Your OCD Acts Like a Bully. and reclaim your life with expert advice from an Edinburgh-based CBT psychotherapist.

Ever looked in the mirror and felt like you couldn’t stop noticing every tiny flaw?For many people, this isn’t just a ba...
02/09/2025

Ever looked in the mirror and felt like you couldn’t stop noticing every tiny flaw?

For many people, this isn’t just a bad day—it’s (BDD), a condition that can take over daily life.

In my latest article, I break down what BDD really is, why it often goes undiagnosed for years, and how evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( ) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can genuinely change lives.

You’ll also find insights from the 30th Annual OCD Conference in Chicago, the latest on medications, and practical tips for families supporting loved ones with BDD.

It’s real, it’s hopeful, and it’s for anyone who wants to understand what living with BDD feels like—and how recovery is possible.

Read the full article here:

Discover support for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Online therapy in English and Italian from an experienced CBT psychotherapist in Edinburgh.

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I became initially interested in psychology when I was young, and I had the opportunity to do the experience of volunteering in helping people with a problem of addiction. I felt so helpless trying to deal with their issues that I decided to learn more about human behaviour and how to help those in need. I have become more and more interested in the field of psychology during my five years of University. I graduated in Psychology in 1999, and initially, I have chosen to work in the HR sector. After six years of working in this area, I decided to change my career. I started to work as a Psychologist self-employed, and I used the previous skills, that I have achieved as Human Resources Assistant, to help people with physical and learning disability, to find and maintain a job. I enjoyed this experience, and I felt it was necessary to learn more about the brain and the neurophysiology. I started another BSc degree, and I graduated in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation at the University of Padova. Having always pursued study and work that allows me to make an impact on the lives of the vulnerable through a range of approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a field through which I can continue to develop these skills and passions. What excites me most about the potential of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the focus on helping people to learn strategies to modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. For this reason, I started the CBT training at Queen Margaret University, and I have completed the Diploma level. I use a warm, pragmatic approach and work as a catalyst for positive emotional and behavioural change. I treat adults for assessment and psychological therapy at private practices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.