OCD-UK Webinar Series 2025

When appearance anxiety and preoccupation takes over: An introduction to Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Dr Alice Farrington, Clinical Psychologist, Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre (OHSPIC).
and
Mia Hill, OCD-UK.
The presentation was facilitated by Zoë of OCD-UK.
Presentation subject
This presentation will integrate Mia’s experiences of BDD throughout the webinar. This webinar is aimed at young people, parents and adults and covered:
- What BDD is
- How BDD is different / similar to OCD
- Understanding BDD
- Treatment for BDD
- Sources of support
- Supporting loved ones with BDD
- Audience Q+A
Dr Alice Farrington
Dr Farrington has been working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2000. Alice is passionate about using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help children and young people with OCD, anxiety and depression. Alice has always been keen to help young people feel motivated, equipped and supported to overcome OCD and reclaim their lives. Alice has always been keen to support parents, and has developed and facilitated a number of workshops for parents of children in Berkshire CAMHS.
Please note that whilst the live presentation was free of charge for all to watch live, the recording will only be available to OCD-UK members.
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