Social Media Terms & Conditions Purpose of My Social Media Presence:

 

I maintain a professional online presence on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for marketing, education, and general awareness about OCD and mental health. My content is designed to inform and support the wider public, but it is not a substitute for therapy, assessment, or personalised guidance.

 

My Training, Qualifications and Professional Experience:

 

I share information about OCD online because it is an area in which I have extensive specialist training and ongoing professional development.

My background includes:

• Advanced Professional Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (CPPD London)

• Specialist OCD CPD training with: - International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) - NOCD Academy - Kimberly Quinlan’s ERP School - South London & Maudsley NHS National OCD/BDD Specialist Service (full-day training)

• Additional complimentary second line interventions for OCD – ACT techniques, Self Compassion.

• Ongoing monthly clinical supervision with a senior OCD specialist supervisor

• Regular peer supervision with other clinicians specialising in OCD treatment

• Many years of experience working therapeutically with people affected by OCD

 

Training being taken in the near future

As a committed clinician, passionate about efficacy, research, and evidence-based treatments, I undertake continued professional development for my work.  The main training that I will be participating in the near future is the following:

 

January 2026 – June 2026 - Training and Certification in Highly Advanced Clinical Excellence: CBT for OCD programme.  Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC)

 

Professional Boundaries To protect your confidentiality and maintain a clear therapeutic relationship, the following boundaries apply:

• I cannot offer therapeutic advice, clinical guidance, or arrange sessions through social media platforms or direct messages.

• I will not acknowledge or interact with current or past clients on social media, even if you comment on a post.

• I do not follow clients back, even when invited.

• I do not accept friend requests or LinkedIn connection requests from clients.

• If we discover that we are in the same online group (such as a Facebook group), we may need to consider mutually blocking each other.

 

Limitations of Social Media Content Content shared on my social channels is general and cannot capture the full nuance of OCD or individual mental health experiences. It should not be used to diagnose, replace therapy, guide treatment, or respond to crisis situations.

 

Confidentiality

Your confidentiality is extremely important. I do not engage in any online interactions that could reveal your identity as a client or indicate that we have a therapeutic relationship.

 

Contacting Me

If you wish to get in touch about therapy, appointments, or have questions about my content, please use my professional email or website contact form, not social media messaging.

 

Crisis Support

I cannot respond to emergencies or urgent clinical concerns through social media. For immediate help, please contact:

• NHS 999 or 111

• Your GP

• Your local Crisis Team

• Samaritans: 116 123

 

OCD Lives – Additional Terms Purpose of OCD Lives

My OCD Live sessions on TikTok and other platforms provide general education, reduce stigma, build community, and offer relatable insight into OCD. They are not therapy, not assessment, and not personalised advice. Lives are for information and entertainment only.

 

What I Can and Cannot Answer During Lives

I Can:

• Discuss general OCD themes

• Explain how OCD works

• Talk about common symptoms and compulsions

• Offer general psychoeducation

• Use hypothetical examples to illustrate concepts

I Cannot:

• Give personalised therapeutic advice

• Analyse your specific intrusive thoughts

• Give guidance on medication, supplements, or nutrition

• Provide crisis support • Suggest exposures or treatment plans

• Confirm or deny diagnoses Any hypothetical scenarios used during Lives are for illustration only and must not be used as therapeutic interventions without the guidance of a qualified therapist.

 

Chat Rules During OCD Lives

To keep Lives safe and supportive:

• No reassurance-seeking or compulsions in the chat

• No giving advice to others

• No misinformation or scaremongering

• No judgement, shaming, or harmful behaviour

• No graphic or triggering details

• No discussing crisis situations (please use emergency services)

Users who break these rules may be muted or removed to protect community safety.

 

Ethical & Professional Boundaries

Even during Lives:

• I cannot identify or acknowledge current or past clients

• I cannot offer therapy or personalised guidance

• I cannot discuss medical, nutritional, or supplement advice

• I cannot comment on trauma, harm scenarios, or specific risks

 

OCD Lives are for education, community-building, and destigmatisation only.