Unwanted intrusive thoughts? Repeated checking? "Just-right" rituals?
This short paid screening helps you understand whether your symptoms match common OCD patterns — and what to do next.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If results suggest higher likelihood or high impact, we'll recommend a full assessment with a qualified clinician.
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OCD in Ireland — The Reality
OCD affects around 1 in 40 adults in Ireland. Many go undiagnosed because the symptoms don't match what people expect OCD to look like.
Unwanted, distressing thoughts, images or impulses that appear suddenly and feel impossible to dismiss — often about harm, contamination or taboo topics.
Checking locks, appliances, messages or actions repeatedly — even after already checking — because the anxiety of uncertainty won't settle.
Intense fear of germs, illness or contamination — leading to excessive hand-washing, avoiding surfaces, or elaborate cleaning routines that feel impossible to stop.
Arranging, ordering, or repeating actions until they feel "exactly right" — driven not by logic but by an overwhelming sense that something is off or incomplete.
Repeatedly asking others — or yourself — for reassurance that something is safe, correct or "okay." The relief is always brief, and the urge returns stronger each time.
Internal compulsions like counting, praying, repeating phrases, or mentally reviewing events — invisible to others but just as exhausting and time-consuming.
Everyone starts with the pre-screening. Your results will determine your recommended next step.
10-minute validated screening. Identifies OCD-like patterns across thoughts, behaviours and daily impact. Instant results.
In-depth clinician-led interview with a formal written OCD diagnosis and personalised treatment plan. Recommended based on your pre-screening results.
Complete the pre-screening first — your results will determine if this is recommended.
Structured CBT & ERP with a dedicated OCD-specialist therapist. Matched within 24–72 hours. Insurance eligible.
Available after your clinical assessment is complete.
Have questions about OCD assessment? We have answers.
No. This is a validated screening tool that estimates the likelihood and impact of OCD-like patterns. A formal diagnosis requires a full clinical assessment with a qualified clinician — which Fettle can also provide.
OCD involves a specific cycle of intrusive thoughts (obsessions) followed by compulsive behaviours or mental rituals designed to reduce anxiety. While anxiety is part of OCD, the key defining feature is this obsession-compulsion loop — and the treatment approach is quite different.
Yes — OCD is highly treatable. CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is effective for up to 80% of people. Fettle has OCD-specialist therapists available online within 24–72 hours. The key is getting the right diagnosis and matched to the right therapist.
Disturbing intrusive thoughts are one of the most distressing and misunderstood aspects of OCD. The content of OCD thoughts is often ego-dystonic — completely at odds with your values. Many people suffer in silence for years because they're ashamed of their thoughts. You are not your thoughts, and OCD is not a character flaw.
About 10 minutes. 18 multiple-choice questions covering intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviours, and daily impact. You get your score, section breakdown, and recommended next step instantly.
Yes. All Fettle therapy is private, confidential, and completely non-judgmental. Your data is GDPR-compliant, encrypted, and never shared without your consent. You can speak openly about your symptoms without fear of judgment.
No — you can access the OCD screening, full clinical assessment, and therapy directly through Fettle without any GP referral. We're a fully online service available 7 days a week.
Yes — OCD therapy with Fettle is eligible for reimbursement through VHI, Laya Healthcare, and Irish Life Health. We'll provide all the necessary documentation. It's worth checking your specific policy details with your insurer.