Dr Elaine Ryan, PsychD
Doctor of Psychology specialising in OCD and anxiety disorders
Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society
Doctor of Psychology with over 20 years’ experience specialising in OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, and health anxiety. Formerly worked in the NHS at Highly Specialist level, using evidence-based CBT and ERP.
Areas I specialise in
My clinical work focuses primarily on OCD and anxiety disorders. I use evidence-based CBT and, for OCD, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with treatment tailored to the patterns maintaining each problem. I have doctoral level & post doctoral training in OCD and anxiety disorders.
Online Screening Test
I have a selection of online tests that can tell you more about your condition
Therapy Services
Choosing therapy in Dublin can feel confusing because there are so many titles and approaches. If you’re struggling with OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, or anxiety, the most effective evidence-based treatments are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and — for OCD — Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I specialise in CBT and ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders (in person in Dublin and online across Ireland). Therapy is structured and practical: we identify the cycle that’s maintaining the problem (avoidance, safety behaviours, reassurance, compulsions) and use step-by-step practice to change it.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
A structured, practical therapy that helps you break anxiety and panic cycles, reduce avoidance and safety behaviours.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
A form of CBT designed for OCD. ERP helps you face triggers without doing compulsions or subtle safety behaviours (including mental rituals).
ACT (Acceptance and commitment Therapy)
Acceptance-based skills that build tolerance for uncertainty and help you move toward valued actions instead of anxiety-driven habits.
Resources
Partner-Focused ROCD: When You Cannot Stop Noticing Their Looks, Intelligence or Mannerisms
I think we all know there is no such thing as the perfect partner, but in relationships, I know this certainly happened with me, …
Relationship OCD Recovery
ROCD Break-Up Urges: What to Do Before You Make a Relationship Decision
There is a particular kind of relationship panic that does not feel like ordinary doubt. It feels like an instruction. “End it now.” You …
Relationship OCD Recovery