Support for
OCD is treatable with evidence-based psychological support.
Evidence-based therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder — including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and cognitive approaches with experienced psychologists.
Key information you should know
- OCD responds well to evidence-based therapy — particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), considered the gold-standard psychological treatment.
- You don't have to keep checking, washing, or ruminating — therapy helps you understand the cycle and slowly break it.
- Many people experience OCD alongside anxiety or depression — we treat the whole picture, not just the symptoms.
Signs you might benefit from ocd support
- Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that feel impossible to switch off
- Compulsive behaviours — washing, checking, counting, repeating — that feel necessary to relieve distress
- Mental rituals like reviewing, praying, or reassuring yourself
- Avoiding situations because they trigger obsessions
- Significant time lost each day to obsessions or compulsions
- Knowing the thoughts or behaviours are excessive but feeling unable to stop
How therapy can help with ocd
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions or mental rituals that temporarily reduce distress but keep the cycle going. OCD is treatable with specialised therapy.
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard psychological treatment, often combined with cognitive work. Therapy is structured, collaborative, and paced so you build confidence step by step.
Psychologists who support ocd
8 psychologists with experience in ocd.
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with SusannaDr Susanna Zito
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Susanna Zito offers evidence-based psychological support informed by extensive clinical experience via telehealth. She is an EMDR accredited practitioner and Board Approved Supervisor with a special interest in trauma and humanitarian crisis response.
Telehealth
Accepting new clientsBook with JenniferJennifer Bullers
Clinical Psychologist
Jennifer prioritises warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. She works with adolescents and adults, taking the time to understand each individual's experiences and tailor support to their needs.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with KimKim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with KristyKristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with LianaLiana Harris
Psychologist
Liana provides a gentle and supportive approach, helping clients work through emotional and interpersonal challenges. She works collaboratively with individuals to create a safe and compassionate space.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Nikita Kettlewell
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Nikita works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies for each individual, using a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has a background in individual and group therapy.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
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