Our daughter suffered from severe OCD that completely disrupted her daily life. Just getting out of bed in the morning could take a long time — she had to sit up and lie back down 20 times before she could actually get up. There was even a time she had an accident because she couldn’t make it to the bathroom in time. She avoided going out because she had to fasten and unfasten her seatbelt exactly 50 times before starting the car, which was incredibly distressing and embarrassing, especially when with friends. She was also washing her hands constantly — her skin became red, raw, and painful. We were reluctant to start her on medication, especially since she was still studying at university and didn’t want to feel "drugged out." Thankfully, our private psychiatrist referred us to Advanced Aotearoa — the only clinic in New Zealand currently offering TMS treatment specifically for OCD. Their team worked closely with our psychiatrist and psychologist to create a joint care plan that truly worked. The results have been amazing. Our daughter is now doing well at university, managing her OCD, and feeling happy again. As a family, we are so incredibly grateful to the staff at Advanced Aotearoa. We honestly can’t thank them enough.