It is an enduringly effective alternative treatment for sufferers of common mental health problems irrespective of ability, culture, race, gender or sexual preference. CBT therapists are usually psychologists, doctors, nurses, social workers and counsellors. CBT helps sufferers achieve desired change by focussing on current difficulties to identify personalised, time-limited therapy goals and strategies which are continually monitored and evaluated. CBT usually improves common neuroses enduringly after 6-12 sessions with a clinician.
This is a new method for delivering CBT via a computer (standalone PC or internet). Research has shown that CCBT improves anxious/depressed patients as much as face to face therapy, but is also more cost and time efficient without any side effects. It provides a solution for many sufferers who often prefer its convenience, confidentiality and reduction of stigma.
Yes. Extensive research has found that CBT/CCBT is effective for the alleviation of many problems such as:
anxiety & panic disorders
phobias (e.g. agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobia)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
post traumatic stress disorder
depression
OCFighter™ is an online program for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD). It uses the evidence based approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short. The program teaches the best practice CBT technique to help with OCD called Exposure with Ritual Prevention (ERP). You can print out worksheets for activities, monitor your own progress, receive emails with further tips at the end of each step. Most sessions last about 30/40 minutes.
OCFighter™ is made up of 9 steps. The program consists of real life cases of people who have suffered from OCD and gives access to downloadable resources you can keep.
OCFighter™ (formerly BTSTEPS) has been tested already in 2 randomised controlled trials (RCT’s). It has been shown to be effective in reducing the amount of time spent on obsessions and rituals as much as clinician led therapy. It has been involved in trials in the US and the UK. One study possibly had the largest sample size recruited in any computerised therapy (218 people). There have also been another 7 published papers which included OCFighter™.
If you would like to purchase OCFighter™, complete the Form on the Contact Us page.
Then what?
Once given your username and password to log in to OCFighter™, from then onwards, you can either access OCFighter™ from home, a healthcare setting, internet cafe, or from any PC having internet access.
Your support worker will also support you in case of difficulties and will communicate by telephone throughout the treatment.
You don’t need to be a computer expert to use OCFighter™. All you need is a computer with a good internet connection. We recommend you use Internet Explorer 8 and have Flash Player 9 or above. Most computers will have this already installed.
1. How do I sign up for OCFighter™ (OCF) Treatment?
Use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to purchase OCFighter™ directly. You will need a User name and password to log in to the program.
2. How do I log in to OCFighter™ (OCF) for the first time?
The first time you login to OCFighter™, you will need to activate your account by entering the Activation Code that you will be given.
Step 1. Access OCFighter™ by clicking on the web address below or copy and paste it into your internet browser address bar and press “Enter”. This is the OCFighter™ homepage. from here, click “New User”.
Homepage: http://ocfighter.ccbtonline.co.uk
Step 2. You’ll be asked for an activation code. Enter your unique activation code which is xxxxxxx and click “Activate”. This code is only used once so you don’t need to remember it or ever use it again once you’ve successfully activated your OCFighter™ account.
Step 3. During the activation process you’ll be required to create a password and set up your profile information. After completing this, you’ll be able to start the program immediately. Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll get an email reminding you of your username, password and homepage. Keep this email safe.
1. What should I do if I forget my password?
For security purposes, you will need to contact your support worker.
2. Does my password expire?
No. Your password lasts until you have completed the OCFighter™ programme.
1. During what hours can I phone CCBT Ltd for technical support?
You can call CCBT Ltd Monday to Friday from 0900-1700.
2. Is there a fee for telephone technical support?
This is provided free of charge
An Activation Code is a code used ONLY for the first time that you log in to OCFighter™.
Step 1. Access OCFighter™ by clicking on the web address below or copy and paste it into your internet browser address bar and press “Enter”. This is the OCFighter™ homepage. from here, click “New User”.
Homepage: http://ocfighter.ccbtonline.co.uk
Step 2. You’ll be asked for an activation code. Enter your unique activation code which is xxxxxxx and click “Activate”. This code is only used once so you don’t need to remember it or ever use it again once you’ve successfully activated your OCFighter™ account.
Step 3. During the activation process you’ll be required to create a password and set up your profile information. After completing this, you’ll be able to start the program immediately. Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll get an email reminding you of your username, password and homepage. Keep this email safe.
