OCD treatment in Penang

More than being neat

OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is not about liking things tidy. It involves:

• Obsessions: unwanted, distressing thoughts, images or urges that keep coming back, such as fears of germs, of harm coming to loved ones, or of having done something wrong
• Compulsions: things a person feels they must do to ease the anxiety, such as washing, checking, counting, repeating or seeking reassurance

People with OCD usually know the thoughts don't make sense, but find them very hard to ignore. OCD can take up hours each day. Read more in our article OCD: more than being a neat freak.

How Dr. Wong can help

• A careful assessment, without judgement. Many people feel embarrassed about their thoughts. You don't need to be.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention, the main talking therapy for OCD
• Medication, where it is likely to help. You decide together.
• Guidance for families on how to support without getting drawn into the rituals

Dr. Wong sees adults, teenagers and children. Consultations are in English, Mandarin (中文) and Bahasa Malaysia. No referral letter is needed.