Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist, practising since 2008. I specialise in Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), a structured, evidence-based therapy for OCD. ICBT helps you understand why intrusive doubts feel real and how to disengage from them. Together, we will set clear goals, track progress, and use effective strategies to break free from OCD’s grip.
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist, practising since 2008. I specialise in Inference-Based CBT (ICBT), a structured, evidence-based therapy for OCD. ICBT helps you understand why intrusive doubts feel real and how to disengage from them. Together, we will set clear goals, track progress, and use effective strategies to break free from OCD’s grip.
We are a team of nature-loving psychologists and clinical psychologists, with a special focus on supporting children, teens, families, and adults with trauma, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and NDIS support. We offer sessions from our peaceful 80 acre farm-based clinic, where clients enjoy our office, creek, walking trails, horses, and wildlife. This is a perfect clinic for those who struggle to thrive in traditional, clinical environments. Please visit our website for more information: www.byronbayequinetherapy.com.au, or call us today.
We are a team of nature-loving psychologists and clinical psychologists, with a special focus on supporting children, teens, families, and adults with trauma, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and NDIS support. We offer sessions from our peaceful 80 acre farm-based clinic, where clients enjoy our office, creek, walking trails, horses, and wildlife. This is a perfect clinic for those who struggle to thrive in traditional, clinical environments. Please visit our website for more information: www.byronbayequinetherapy.com.au, or call us today.
Work towards achieving your goals with the help of our experienced and compassionate therapists. You can book an appointment online or face-to-face at one of our 7 clinics. Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions. Access to evidence based, effective therapy to anyone living within Australia who has access to the internet via our Telehealth services. Group Therapy available in some clinics.
Work towards achieving your goals with the help of our experienced and compassionate therapists. You can book an appointment online or face-to-face at one of our 7 clinics. Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions. Access to evidence based, effective therapy to anyone living within Australia who has access to the internet via our Telehealth services. Group Therapy available in some clinics.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Hi, I’m Skye.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist offering therapeutic support to children and their families as they navigate emotional, behavioural and relational challenges. I work with children aged 3 to 15, using developmentally attuned, play-based approaches that support children to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their inner resources and build safe connections with themselves and others.
Hi, I’m Skye.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist offering therapeutic support to children and their families as they navigate emotional, behavioural and relational challenges. I work with children aged 3 to 15, using developmentally attuned, play-based approaches that support children to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their inner resources and build safe connections with themselves and others.
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness.
I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness.
I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a variety of psychological difficulties. I also work with athletes who are looking to optimize their sporting performance.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a variety of psychological difficulties. I also work with athletes who are looking to optimize their sporting performance.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I work with clients experiencing autistic burnout, ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, low-self esteem, depression, OCD, and interpersonal trauma.
Hello, I'm Lucy Wise, a proudly neurodivergent Registered Psychologist and the founder of Ritual Psychology. I offer warm and compassionate neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults navigating Autistic burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and OCD. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their experiences and to develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
I work with clients experiencing autistic burnout, ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, low-self esteem, depression, OCD, and interpersonal trauma.
Hello, I'm Lucy Wise, a proudly neurodivergent Registered Psychologist and the founder of Ritual Psychology. I offer warm and compassionate neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults navigating Autistic burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and OCD. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their experiences and to develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Hi! My name is Liga. I am a Psychotherapist offering individual counselling and group therapy to help you come back home to yourself.
Using Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), I help you develop the emotional and nervous system regulation skills and bring more calm and ease into your mind, body and life.
My group therapy courses are supportive spaces for women to understand and gently heal trauma and include:
• Simple psychoeducation on trauma, attachment & the nervous system
• Guided practices & sharing
• Learn practical regulation skills to take with you for life! :)
Hi! My name is Liga. I am a Psychotherapist offering individual counselling and group therapy to help you come back home to yourself.
Using Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), I help you develop the emotional and nervous system regulation skills and bring more calm and ease into your mind, body and life.
My group therapy courses are supportive spaces for women to understand and gently heal trauma and include:
• Simple psychoeducation on trauma, attachment & the nervous system
• Guided practices & sharing
• Learn practical regulation skills to take with you for life! :)
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
I love to support people from all walks of life covering many topics, including careers, big and sudden changes, family and children, self-love and supporting client to feel empowered in attending to what they present and beyond what they bring to counselling. I bring a person centred and strength based approach to offer autonomy and empowerment to my clients so they can support themselves beyond the counselling space.
I love to support people from all walks of life covering many topics, including careers, big and sudden changes, family and children, self-love and supporting client to feel empowered in attending to what they present and beyond what they bring to counselling. I bring a person centred and strength based approach to offer autonomy and empowerment to my clients so they can support themselves beyond the counselling space.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves with the right kind of support. She sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity for a stronger sense of self and improved wellbeing.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves with the right kind of support. She sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity for a stronger sense of self and improved wellbeing.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc. I have found myself in those shoes at different times in my life; searching for someone capable and kind who would be able to support me. In my experience, it was invaluable to have a therapist who, besides being experienced and skillfull, was warm and personable and able to really meet me. I wish to offer such service for my clients. I have worked for many years in various public health roles and over 12 years in private practice.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Our team works with children (starting at 5 years old), teens, young adults, and adult clients presenting with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, psychosis, relational distress, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more.
Liz is the owner and director of Grove Psychology Clinic located in Brunswick Heads. She has eleven years of advanced education and training in the field of psychology and earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She has over ten years of clinical experience and has worked in various settings, such as inpatient units, hospitals, and private practice. Liz has been practicing as a registered psychologist in the Byron Shire after moving to Australia five years ago.
Our team works with children (starting at 5 years old), teens, young adults, and adult clients presenting with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, psychosis, relational distress, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more.
Liz is the owner and director of Grove Psychology Clinic located in Brunswick Heads. She has eleven years of advanced education and training in the field of psychology and earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She has over ten years of clinical experience and has worked in various settings, such as inpatient units, hospitals, and private practice. Liz has been practicing as a registered psychologist in the Byron Shire after moving to Australia five years ago.
I have expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, though I'm particularly interested in trauma, anxiety and OCD.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
I have expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, though I'm particularly interested in trauma, anxiety and OCD.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
When life gets overwhelming, the right support changes everything. I offer warm, holistic psychology for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, ADHD, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
Whatever you're carrying — whether it's one thing or many — you deserve support that is tailored to you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. I bring genuine curiosity, warmth, and clinical depth to every session, and I'd love to support you.
In-person in Byron Bay, and online.
When life gets overwhelming, the right support changes everything. I offer warm, holistic psychology for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma/loss, health issues, ADHD, chronic pain, existential and spiritual crises, low self-worth, eating concerns, relationship issues, and attachment and bonding issues for parents and families.
Whatever you're carrying — whether it's one thing or many — you deserve support that is tailored to you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. I bring genuine curiosity, warmth, and clinical depth to every session, and I'd love to support you.
In-person in Byron Bay, and online.
Angela aims to provide a non – judgemental environment where clients can feel comfortable to share their life journey and gain the inner strength to overcome life difficulties.
Angela has over 10 years experience working with a range of adult mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal relationship challenges and life transitions.
She has keen interests in neurodiversity (with lived experience) and supporting those with ADHD/ASD.
Angela also has specialised experience supporting clients recovering from work related stress/ psychological injuries (WorkCover, DVA).
Angela aims to provide a non – judgemental environment where clients can feel comfortable to share their life journey and gain the inner strength to overcome life difficulties.
Angela has over 10 years experience working with a range of adult mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, family and interpersonal relationship challenges and life transitions.
She has keen interests in neurodiversity (with lived experience) and supporting those with ADHD/ASD.
Angela also has specialised experience supporting clients recovering from work related stress/ psychological injuries (WorkCover, DVA).
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.