About us
The OCD Treatment Clinic is a private clinic that specialises in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr Craig Govan leads the clinic. He is a clinical psychologist, not a medical doctor, so he does not prescribe medicine. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
All our sessions take place online by Zoom, so you do not need to travel. You do not need a referral. You can book an Initial Consultation with us directly.
Meet your clinician
Founder and Clinical Director
As founder and Clinical Director of The OCD Treatment Clinic, Dr Govan is dedicated to transforming the lives of people affected by OCD. A UK-registered clinical psychologist, he applies evidence-based methods with compassion and personalisation, whether working with children or adults.
This broad expertise means he can integrate co-occurring conditions into a comprehensive plan tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Dr Govan has also treated
And supports people with
Registration
Before you start therapy with anyone, it is worth checking that they are registered and regulated. Here is how to check us.
The HCPC regulates practitioner psychologists in the UK, including clinical psychologists. It keeps a public Register of professionals who meet its standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
‘Clinical psychologist’ is a protected title. By law, only people on the HCPC Register can use it. The word ‘psychologist’ on its own is not protected.
The charity OCD-UK points out that ‘therapist’ is not a protected title either, so anyone can call themselves a therapist. It recommends choosing a private therapist who is registered or accredited, such as a clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC.
Dr Govan is a clinical psychologist, not a medical doctor, so he does not prescribe medicine.
The NHS says the main treatments for OCD are talking therapy and medicine. The medicine is usually a type of antidepressant called an SSRI. A GP can advise you about treatments, so if you would like to talk about medicine, speak to your GP.
There is extra guidance for children and young people. Current NICE guidance (CG31) says an SSRI should only be prescribed after a child and adolescent psychiatrist has assessed and diagnosed them.
Our approach
These principles shape how we work with everyone we see.
Confidentiality
We know it can feel hard to talk about your obsessions. We offer a confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk.
Our health information
We want the health information on this website to be clear, accurate and up to date. Here is how we write and check it.
We base our health information on trusted UK sources. These include:
Our guides to OCD, its treatment and urgent help list the sources they use, with links, so you can read them for yourself.
A clinical psychologist reviews these guides before we publish them. Each guide shows when it was last reviewed and when its next review is due.
We aim to review each guide at least every 3 years, or sooner if guidance changes. For example, NICE is updating its OCD guidance, and the new version is due in 2027. We will check our guides against the new guidance when it is published.
If you think something on our website is wrong or out of date, please email craig@ocdtreatment.co.uk. We will check it and correct any errors.
We base this process on the principles of the PIF TICK, the Patient Information Forum’s criteria for trustworthy health information. We are not PIF TICK certified.
Ready to take control?
Our clinical psychologists specialise in evidence-based OCD treatment, offering compassionate support and effective strategies to help you break free from obsessive worry and regain confidence.
