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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition which can become seriously debilitating for young people and their families. OCD is technically classed as an anxiety disorder and occurs when the individual feels intense urges (obsessions) to carry out actions (compulsions) which temporarily reduce their anxiety. However the anxiety quickly returns and is often increasingly intense. OCD then progressively takes control of the individual’s life by implementing more rules and restrictions which the person believes they must follow to make themselves feel better.
 
It is important to seek help if obsessions and compulsions are causing undue anxiety, restricting daily living or disrupting functioning. Psychologists can teach children, teenagers and their families to challenge the OCD and reduce symptoms. OCD often begins in childhood and adolescence. In the majority of cases it commences before 25 years old. Parents may notice excessive cleaning, avoidance, checking or reassurances seeking which is distressing to the child and concerning to the family. It is important to seek help from a Mental Health Care Professional such as a Psychologist early in these instances.

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  • Home
  • New Clients
  • Psychological Services
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders >
      • Autism Assessments
    • Behaviour Difficulties
    • Behaviour Support Plans
    • Clinical Hypnosis
    • Comprehensive Assessments >
      • Dyslexia Assessments
      • Learning Assessments
    • EMDR & Trauma
    • Mood Difficulties >
      • Child & Adolescent Depression
      • Child & Adolescent Anxiety
      • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
      • Childhood Trauma & PTSD
    • Telehealth Child Psychology
  • Our Child Psychologists
    • Candice Byrnes, Child Psychologist
    • Claire Mortimer, Senior Clinical Psychologist
    • Dan McAlpine, Senior Psychologist
    • Daniel Wendt, Principal Clinical Psychologist
    • Doug Angus, Child Psychologist
    • Eliza Skelton, Clinical Psychologist
    • Julia Macris, Child Psychologist
    • Kane Becker, Child Psychologist
    • Kate Purcell, Child Psychologist
    • Kerri Corkill, Clinical Psychologist
    • Lucy Rosser, Child Psychologist
    • Madeline Cordingley, Clinical Psychologist
    • Madeline Guinane, Child Psychologist
    • Merel Van Emmerik, Child Psychologist
    • Tanya Hopwood, Child Psychologist
    • Travis Boehm, Child Psychologist
    • Zoe Guider, Clinical Psychologist
    • Frances Fay, Behaviour Support Pracitioner
  • Fees & Rebates
  • Contact Us
    • Existing Client Portal
    • Locate Us
    • About Us
    • Therapy Waitlist Form
    • Assessment Waitlist Form
    • External Third-Party Referral Form
  • Psychologist Articles
    • Scientific Critiques
  • Multidisciplinary Referrals