OCD Psychologists in Eastern Melbourne
OCD can leave you caught between intrusive thoughts, doubts or fears and a powerful need to do something to feel certain, safe or relieved. You may find yourself checking, repeating, seeking reassurance, avoiding things, or going over situations again and again in your mind. Even when part of you recognises the pattern, it can be remarkably difficult to step away from it.
What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)?
OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, urges or doubts that can create significant anxiety or discomfort. You may find yourself becoming stuck on a particular doubt or question, repeatedly trying to work something out or reach a sense of certainty. Sometimes intrusive thoughts can also feel deeply disturbing or completely at odds with who you are or what matters to you, leading you to worry about what having the thought might mean.
In response, you may feel driven to do something to reduce the distress or uncertainty. Compulsions can include checking, repeating or seeking reassurance, but they can also happen entirely in your mind – repeatedly reviewing something that happened, analysing thoughts or feelings, comparing, or mentally checking whether you can be sure.
The relief these responses provide is only temporary, and the doubt or anxiety then returns, drawing you back into the same pattern. Psychological treatment can help reduce the hold OCD has on everyday life.
Signs of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD) shows up differently for everyone, but there are some common threads. If a few of these feel familiar, it might be worth talking to someone.
- Intrusive or unwanted thoughts, images or urges
- Disturbing thoughts that don’t match your values or wishes
- Persistent doubts that are hard to settle
- Repeatedly trying to reach certainty
- Repeatedly checking things
- Repeating actions until they feel right
- Frequently seeking reassurance
- Mentally reviewing things again and again
- Analysing thoughts, feelings or memories
- Mentally comparing to try to resolve doubt
- Avoiding things that trigger intrusive thoughts
- Rituals that feel difficult to resist
Find a Psychologist for OCD
These psychologists and therapists have experience supporting people with OCD. Explore their profiles to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.
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In Clinic and Telehealth Alicia’s ProfileAlicia Fisher
Clinical Psychologist
children, adolescents & adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Elaine’s ProfileElaine Mong
Psychologist
children, adolescents & adults
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In Clinic & Telehealth Brenda’s ProfileBrenda Wong
Clinical Psychologist
adolescents, adults & families
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Blackburn and Telehealth Emma’s ProfileEmma Gillespie
Senior Clinical Psychologist
children, adolescents, adults & families
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In Clinic and Telehealth Dr. Sarah’s ProfileDr. Sarah Khor
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Darryne’s ProfileDarryne Conley
Psychologist
adolescents & adults
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Not currently taking new clients Tim’s ProfileTim McCorriston
Clinical Psyhchologist
adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Dr. Mateja’s ProfileDr Mateja Popovic
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Jasmine’s ProfileJasmine Randone
Clinical Psychologist
adolescents & adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Simone’s ProfileSimone Ray
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Natasha’s ProfileNatasha Stocco
Senior Psychologist
children, adolescents, adults & families
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In Clinic and Telehealth Mili’s ProfileMili Vukalo
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Cameron’s ProfileCameron Walsh
Psychologist
adolescents & adults
Enquire about seeing a psychologist for OCD
Please feel welcome to share with us what’s been going on. We’ll take the time to understand your needs during a free 15-minute chat and help you identify the psychologist who’s the best match for you.
