Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychologists and Therapists in North Lakes, QLD

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The Psychology Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
North Lakes, QLD 4509
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
Does your child come home from school and unleash a meltdown worthy of an Oscar? Homework battles? Friendship dramas? Or maybe it’s you—lying awake at 2am, overthinking everything, and surviving on caffeine. You’ve tried pep talks, deep breaths, and maybe even bribery… but nothing sticks. What you really want is less chaos, more calm, and to feel like yourself (and your family) again. We get it—we’re parents and humans too, and we know life doesn’t always go to plan.
(07) 3062 8233 View (07) 3062 8233
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Young Minds Health & Development Network
Psychologist, PsyBA General
North Lakes, QLD 4509
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
Combining our knowledge of how the brain works with a variety of evidence-based therapuetic models, we equip our clients with the best tools to approach their challenges with understanding and confidence.
(07) 3608 1390 View (07) 3608 1390
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Whitney Horchner
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
North Lakes, QLD 4509
Whitney works with clients of all ages as they go through various life stages and transitions, to develop secure attachment, healthy connections, and meaningful lives. She helps clients learn emotional and behavioural regulation, build up self-esteem and a sense of identity, and improve social and communication skills. Whitney is particularly interested in helping clients managing complex or overlapping concerns, such as neurodiversity, complex trauma, mood and personality disorders.
Whitney works with clients of all ages as they go through various life stages and transitions, to develop secure attachment, healthy connections, and meaningful lives. She helps clients learn emotional and behavioural regulation, build up self-esteem and a sense of identity, and improve social and communication skills. Whitney is particularly interested in helping clients managing complex or overlapping concerns, such as neurodiversity, complex trauma, mood and personality disorders.
(07) 3608 1239 View (07) 3608 1239
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Lennard La Grange
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
1 Endorsed
North Lakes, QLD 4509
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
(07) 3608 1075 View (07) 3608 1075
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James Carroll
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help people adults and young adults wanting support for trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or performance challenges in the arts, sport, and corporate worlds.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I help people adults and young adults wanting support for trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or performance challenges in the arts, sport, and corporate worlds.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dante Psychology - Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with clients struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, relationships, the impacts of ADHD/ASD and more.
Providing a therapy space that is both judgement-free and provides a clear path forward. Our work focuses on two things: helping you make the deeper changes to find lasting healing, while also giving you the practical tools to feel improvements happening right away . We'll get to the root of what's happening for you while crafting everyday strategies to lift your mental health today. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, and low mood, or navigating neurodiversity, we will work together to get you where you want to be.
I work with clients struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, relationships, the impacts of ADHD/ASD and more.
Providing a therapy space that is both judgement-free and provides a clear path forward. Our work focuses on two things: helping you make the deeper changes to find lasting healing, while also giving you the practical tools to feel improvements happening right away . We'll get to the root of what's happening for you while crafting everyday strategies to lift your mental health today. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, and low mood, or navigating neurodiversity, we will work together to get you where you want to be.
0420 235 817 View 0420 235 817
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Jessica Martens
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
(07) 5236 0934 View (07) 5236 0934
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Reflective Practices & Supervision - Lisa King
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
(07) 5240 9006 View (07) 5240 9006
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Priya Reginald Jungic
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Psychologist, Accredited EMDR therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 19 years of extensive clinical experience working in various settings with young adolescents and adults. I believe that each and every one of us have the ability and potential to make healthy changes in our lives, and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve this, to empower you to make these changes and to live a fulfilling, meaningful and joyous life.
I am a Psychologist, Accredited EMDR therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 19 years of extensive clinical experience working in various settings with young adolescents and adults. I believe that each and every one of us have the ability and potential to make healthy changes in our lives, and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve this, to empower you to make these changes and to live a fulfilling, meaningful and joyous life.
0433 185 380 View 0433 185 380
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Laura Sorensen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about making psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment accessible, easy to understand and affordable. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Borderline (BPD), trauma and attachment. I am known for getting to the heart of issues quickly and for finding practical solutions to promote healing and growth. My goal is to help you understand why you do what you do, and empower you with the knowledge and strategies to make meaningful changes in the areas that are important to you.
I am passionate about making psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment accessible, easy to understand and affordable. My areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, Borderline (BPD), trauma and attachment. I am known for getting to the heart of issues quickly and for finding practical solutions to promote healing and growth. My goal is to help you understand why you do what you do, and empower you with the knowledge and strategies to make meaningful changes in the areas that are important to you.
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Lauren Poulos
Psychologist
Serves Area
Lauren is a Psychologist who works with toddlers, children, teens and adults. She is experienced working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, self esteem/ confidence, trauma, friendships & socialising, and offers parenting support among other presenting concerns. Lauren thoroughly enjoys facilitating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their goals and work toward meaningful change.
Lauren is a Psychologist who works with toddlers, children, teens and adults. She is experienced working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, self esteem/ confidence, trauma, friendships & socialising, and offers parenting support among other presenting concerns. Lauren thoroughly enjoys facilitating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their goals and work toward meaningful change.
(07) 3060 8253 View (07) 3060 8253
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Best You Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My name is Elisha Balfour, and I am a registered Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience assisting individuals in addressing a diverse range of mental health issues. I offer personalised psychological counselling for adults, and adolescents, focusing on tailored strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes together.
My name is Elisha Balfour, and I am a registered Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience assisting individuals in addressing a diverse range of mental health issues. I offer personalised psychological counselling for adults, and adolescents, focusing on tailored strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes together.
(07) 5300 2684 View (07) 5300 2684
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Zameer Esmail
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
www.objectivepsychology.com.au - I consider my approach to my clients as warm, understanding, compassionate, and client-centred. I try to focus on empowering the individual and providing tools to help improve resilience and overall emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I also try to bring in an element of humour and wit, often with a different perspective than many would expect in a traditional therapy session. I use an evidence based, scientific approach to help my clients first to understand what they are dealing with, and then to try and improve their lives in the most efficacious way.
www.objectivepsychology.com.au - I consider my approach to my clients as warm, understanding, compassionate, and client-centred. I try to focus on empowering the individual and providing tools to help improve resilience and overall emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I also try to bring in an element of humour and wit, often with a different perspective than many would expect in a traditional therapy session. I use an evidence based, scientific approach to help my clients first to understand what they are dealing with, and then to try and improve their lives in the most efficacious way.
(07) 2100 4074 View (07) 2100 4074
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Soft Landing Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Many people living between cultures appear to be coping on the outside, while internally carrying a deep sense of exhaustion, loneliness, pressure, or disconnection from themselves. You may be struggling with: • complex family expectations and intergenerational dynamics • loneliness, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm • relationship difficulties and intercultural tension • feeling lost between different identities, responsibilities, and versions of yourself
Many people living between cultures appear to be coping on the outside, while internally carrying a deep sense of exhaustion, loneliness, pressure, or disconnection from themselves. You may be struggling with: • complex family expectations and intergenerational dynamics • loneliness, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm • relationship difficulties and intercultural tension • feeling lost between different identities, responsibilities, and versions of yourself
(07) 2100 4136 View (07) 2100 4136
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Hope 4 U Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Hi I’m Nicci at Hope 4 U Counselling, a private practice where my focus is to ensure clients feel heard, accepted and supported in their particular life challenges and to offer a better way forward with renewed insight and understanding. As a professional counsellor I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am registered with the Australian Counselling Association and have worked alongside clients who present with a vast array of concerns and life situations that are unique to them. I offer encouragement, compassion and empathy as I help clients navigate life’s challenges and support helpful thinking.
Hi I’m Nicci at Hope 4 U Counselling, a private practice where my focus is to ensure clients feel heard, accepted and supported in their particular life challenges and to offer a better way forward with renewed insight and understanding. As a professional counsellor I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am registered with the Australian Counselling Association and have worked alongside clients who present with a vast array of concerns and life situations that are unique to them. I offer encouragement, compassion and empathy as I help clients navigate life’s challenges and support helpful thinking.
(07) 5300 2038 View (07) 5300 2038

More Therapists Nearby

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Michelle Wharton
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Online Only
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD and ready to engage actively in treatment.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist, practising since 2008, specialising in Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) for OCD. ICBT helps you understand why intrusive doubts feel so real — and how to disengage from them. Working with me, you'll get a structured, goal-focused approach and the practical skills to stop OCD from running your life.
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD and ready to engage actively in treatment.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist, practising since 2008, specialising in Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) for OCD. ICBT helps you understand why intrusive doubts feel so real — and how to disengage from them. Working with me, you'll get a structured, goal-focused approach and the practical skills to stop OCD from running your life.
(08) 7008 9968 View (08) 7008 9968
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Luke Nykiel
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Springfield, QLD 4300
I enjoy working with people from the LGBT+ community, couples, and people with anxiety disorders. I like to help clients formulate/map how all aspects of their life shape their mental health. My reflective and formulation-based approach helps people to be realistic and empowered when considering how they want to live their lives.
I enjoy working with people from the LGBT+ community, couples, and people with anxiety disorders. I like to help clients formulate/map how all aspects of their life shape their mental health. My reflective and formulation-based approach helps people to be realistic and empowered when considering how they want to live their lives.
(07) 3130 0025 View (07) 3130 0025
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Sarah Zhang - OCD Therapist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist supporting people (13+) with OCD, phobias, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
I have nearly 4 years experience working with a range of concerns, but have a particular interest in supporting those with Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), Anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias, panic disorder), depression, trauma, alongside family and relationship difficulties.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist supporting people (13+) with OCD, phobias, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
I have nearly 4 years experience working with a range of concerns, but have a particular interest in supporting those with Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), Anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, health anxiety, phobias, panic disorder), depression, trauma, alongside family and relationship difficulties.
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True Anxiety Clinic - Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
My areas of expertise are anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders such as depression, and over the years I have doubled-down in learning as many different ways to combat these as possible.
Hello, I’m Katie Waller. My mission is simple: to help you reclaim your peace of mind and live your life to the fullest. No jargon, no judgement, just practical advice, and a sprinkle of humour along the way. Welcome to my practice, where I am dedicated to equipping you to manage your mental health, guide you to the tools that work, and support you through life’s challenges.
My areas of expertise are anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders such as depression, and over the years I have doubled-down in learning as many different ways to combat these as possible.
Hello, I’m Katie Waller. My mission is simple: to help you reclaim your peace of mind and live your life to the fullest. No jargon, no judgement, just practical advice, and a sprinkle of humour along the way. Welcome to my practice, where I am dedicated to equipping you to manage your mental health, guide you to the tools that work, and support you through life’s challenges.
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Dianne Gramp
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
Dianne's qualifications include B.A. (Psychology). Dipp.App.Psych. APHRA and has 20 years experience in private practice. Dianne has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with both anxiety and depression mood disorders. Dianne also work extensively with clients (both physical and/or mental trauma) within the work injury and motor vehicle injury insurance schemes, specialising in assessment, treatment, medico-legal reporting and expert witness court appearances.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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.