Depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment in London
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Beat depression and OCD with rTMS treatment
Centrally located in the heart of London’s medical district, and close to Oxford Street and Regent Street, Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street offers accessible and tailored mental health support for private outpatients.
Innovative treatment for depression and OCD
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an innovative and evidence-based approach that’s revolutionising the treatment landscape for depression and OCD. rTMS is getting increasing attention for its non-invasive nature and effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of these mental health conditions.
We are pleased to be able to offer rTMS for depression and OCD at Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street, which is one of the few places in the country where this cutting-edge treatment can be accessed. During an rTMS session, electromagnetic coils are placed on your scalp in order to deliver magnetic pulses to your brain. rTMS specifically targets areas of the brain that are involved in mood control, which means it can help to alleviate the symptoms of your mental health conditions, and improve wellbeing.
Safe and effective treatment
The treatment is safe, effective and non-invasive, resulting in very few side effects. This evidence-based approach provides a promising alternative for people who have treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and treatment-resistant OCD. These are people who’ve already received other forms of treatment, such as medication or talking therapy, but haven’t seen an improvement in their condition. rTMS can also be useful for people who aren’t able to take or tolerate antidepressants.
While rTMS can be useful when previous treatments haven’t worked, it can also be used as a first-line treatment for depression and OCD. In addition, you can receive rTMS alongside therapy and medication, in order to complement these traditional treatment approaches.
Established reputation
At Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street, we constantly strive to deliver innovative treatment programmes and pathways, which demonstrate tangible results and produce the best possible outcomes for everyone we support. Our tried and tested treatment approaches are underpinned by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, and based on the latest thinking in mental health treatment.
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Further information
What does treatment involve?
rTMS takes place on an outpatient basis and a single course of treatment usually lasts for 6 weeks. In order for this to be as effective as possible, you’ll need to attend our wellbeing centre for 4 or 5 consecutive days per week. Each session lasts for between 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the specific treatment protocol that’s been prescribed for you.
Before each session - before the session begins, you’ll be comfortably seated in a chair, and our rTMS technician will ensure that you’re in the best position for stimulation.
During each session - A small electromagnetic coil will be placed gently against your scalp in a targeted area. The technician will adjust the electromagnetic coil to make sure this is positioned as precisely as possible. Once the coil is in place, the technician will start delivering magnetic pulses to your brain. You may hear clicking sounds and feel a tapping sensation on your scalp during the stimulation, but it shouldn’t be painful. You won’t need to be sedated or receive any pain relief during the sessions. You’ll remain fully conscious and alert throughout the entire session, meaning you can chat to the technician, read, scroll through your phone or tablet, or watch a TV programme.
After each session - after the session is complete, you won’t need a recovery period or any downtime. You can go about your day as usual, including driving or returning to work.
Why choose Priory for treatment?
Patients who receive rTMS treatment at Priory will benefit from:
- An initial consultation with one of our Harley Street experts to confirm your diagnosis, review your medical history, and discuss all treatment options with you
- Sessions administered by a highly qualified rTMS technician
- Sessions delivered on an outpatient basis, with convenient and flexible appointment times available to suit work and personal life
- An ideal location in the heart of Central London, ensuring that treatment is accessible to busy city residents or commuters from further afield
How to find us
Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street
41 Harley Street, London W1G 8QH
