Inference-Based CBT for OCD

You experience intrusive thoughts that feel morally wrong or unsafe If you're struggling with unwanted thoughts about harm, contamination, sexuality or morality, I-CBT for OCD can help you understand why these thoughts feel so believable, even when they go against your values.

You find yourself stuck in cycles of doubt and mental checking. Inference-Based CBT focuses on the reasoning behind obsessive doubt. If you often question your memories, intentions or identity, this approach helps you break the pattern of needing certainty.

You’ve tried other forms of therapy but still feel stuck.

Unlike traditional CBT, I-CBT for OCD does not rely on identifying distorted thoughts. It helps you recognise how imaginative doubt can take hold, offering a new way forward when other treatments have not helped.

You want a therapy that targets your thinking style, not just behaviour. I-CBT therapy focuses on how obsessional beliefs are formed, not just the compulsions that follow. It is especially effective for themes like relationship OCD, harm OCD or fear of losing control.

Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD is a structured, evidence-based therapy that focuses on how obsessional doubt and intrusive thoughts take hold. Instead of challenging surface-level thoughts, I-CBT helps you recognise the imaginative leaps your mind makes, and why certain “what if” scenarios feel so convincing. Therapy sessions involve identifying these thinking patterns and learning how to disengage from them in a practical and supportive way. 

If you’ve tried other forms of OCD therapy but still feel stuck, I-CBT offers a different approach. It’s especially helpful for OCD themes involving morality, harm, relationships, or existential fears. You won’t be asked to justify or suppress your thoughts, instead, we’ll explore how they developed and how to respond differently. I-CBT therapy is available in Leicester and online, with support tailored to your pace and needs.