All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

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Lalor Park, NSW 2147

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I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, health anxiety, intrusive thoughts, chronic worrying (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) and related anxiety disorders. I work with clients via online therapy (telehealth) Australia-wide. I primarily use an Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) based approach which is the main evidence-based treatment approach for OCD. ERP includes a Response Prevention component which involves learning how to stop compulsions, and later in therapy the Exposure component involves gradually confronting triggers without engaging in compulsions.

I have had training in Rumination-Focused ERP which is a helpful approach for all OCD clients, but especially crucial when working with clients struggling with compulsive rumination, mental compulsions or 'Pure O' type OCD. This approach involves addressing both how to stop ruminating as well as the underlying reasons why it might be difficult to stop.

OCD is a condition that can be highly distressing and debilitating for sufferers. I enjoy working with clients to gradually reduce compulsive behaviours (whether physical or mental) and instead learn to treat OCD thoughts as irrelevant. Feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions are or would like to book an initial appointment.

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Lalor Park, NSW 2147

(02) 8609 3768

Melbourne, VIC 3004

I offer therapy sessions for OCD and other anxiety disorders online via video, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

I focus on Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety (GAD) and Panic Disorder

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

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Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Lalor Park, NSW 2147

(02) 8609 3768

Melbourne, VIC 3004

I offer therapy sessions for OCD and other anxiety disorders online via video, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

I focus on Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety (GAD) and Panic Disorder

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Medicare Rebates
NDIS

Medicare rebates are available to cover part of session costs for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral letter. Payments and rebates can be processed for you via secure autopayments or alternatively a payment link can be provided following sessions.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

Qualifications

Psychologist: Alice Fourtounas

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Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Clinical Psychology, MPsych(Clin), Graduated 2014

Additional Credentials

Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency PSY0001755854

License: Alice Fourtounas Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency / PSY0001755854 / 2012

I have worked as a psychologist since 2015 and have had experience in community mental health and private practice settings. I now work primarily in the treatment of OCD and related anxiety disorders, using ERP and CBT based approaches.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety (GAD) and Panic Disorder

Practice Areas

Impulse Control Disorders
Pure O' OCD
Thinking Disorders

I specialise in providing ERP and CBT treatment for OCD and other anxiety conditions including, Health Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (chronic worrying), Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety. ERP involves building a client's skills in catching and stopping mental and physical compulsions (Response Prevention) and gradually confronting anxiety-provoking situations and triggers.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Inference Based CBT for OCD

I have had training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as in Dr Michael Greenberg's Rumination-Focused ERP approach. For effective recovery it is important to identify and stop mental as well as physical compulsions, which include rumination, mental checking, worry, monitoring, & trying to figure something out with a sense of certainty.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Email us or call with questions - (02) 8609 3768

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Primary Location

Lalor Park, NSW 2147

(02) 8609 3768

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Melbourne, VIC 3004

(02) 8609 3768

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I offer therapy sessions for OCD and other anxiety disorders online via video, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 8609 3768

I offer therapy sessions for OCD and other anxiety disorders online via video, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

All About OCD - Alice Fourtounas

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 8609 3768