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

Dr Pauline Baleta
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Paddington, QLD 4064
Pauline is a clinical psychologist in Paddington with over 15 years experience, initially in South Africa and more recently in Australia. She has a broad range of expertise in treating multiple psychiatric conditions including depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar. She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
Pauline is a clinical psychologist in Paddington with over 15 years experience, initially in South Africa and more recently in Australia. She has a broad range of expertise in treating multiple psychiatric conditions including depression, PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar. She also provides therapy for the day-to-day challenges of life, death, loss and separation as well as domestic violence.
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Georgia Darr
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
Clients 18+ My areas of interest include: depression and anxiety, eating disorders, body image, self-worth and confidence, perfectionism, OCD, burnout.
I have previously specialised in working with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing eating disorders, using evidence-based approaches including CBT-E, CBT-AR, and Family-Based Therapy. My preferred therapeutic modalities include CBT, ACT, MI, CBT-E, CBT-AR, SSCM.
Clients 18+ My areas of interest include: depression and anxiety, eating disorders, body image, self-worth and confidence, perfectionism, OCD, burnout.
I have previously specialised in working with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing eating disorders, using evidence-based approaches including CBT-E, CBT-AR, and Family-Based Therapy. My preferred therapeutic modalities include CBT, ACT, MI, CBT-E, CBT-AR, SSCM.
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Lightner Centre Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Paddington, QLD 4064
The Lightner Centre is a Clinical Psychology practice providing expert, evidence-based and individually tailored psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for our clients. Our mission at the Lightner Centre is to support an improvement in mental, behavioural, and physical health for our clients and the wider community, by promoting and providing clinical psychology interventions that are effective and based upon the best available scientific evidence. To support the attainment of this goal we have established a team of highly qualified clinical psychologists with diverse training, experiences, and interests.
The Lightner Centre is a Clinical Psychology practice providing expert, evidence-based and individually tailored psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for our clients. Our mission at the Lightner Centre is to support an improvement in mental, behavioural, and physical health for our clients and the wider community, by promoting and providing clinical psychology interventions that are effective and based upon the best available scientific evidence. To support the attainment of this goal we have established a team of highly qualified clinical psychologists with diverse training, experiences, and interests.
(07) 3857 2509 View (07) 3857 2509
Webb Lin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
(07) 3132 3263 View (07) 3132 3263
Psychtherapy
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
Hi, I'm Dean, a clinical psychologist registrar providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and stress-related difficulties. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood as you work toward meaningful and sustainable recovery. In addition to personal treatment, I specialise in comprehensive adult ADHD assessments and post-diagnosis therapy, treatment under WorkCover Queensland for work-related physical and psychological injuries and support NDIS participants accessing therapy for psychosocial disabilities.
Hi, I'm Dean, a clinical psychologist registrar providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and stress-related difficulties. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood as you work toward meaningful and sustainable recovery. In addition to personal treatment, I specialise in comprehensive adult ADHD assessments and post-diagnosis therapy, treatment under WorkCover Queensland for work-related physical and psychological injuries and support NDIS participants accessing therapy for psychosocial disabilities.
(07) 3477 9301 View (07) 3477 9301
Mathew Heilig
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Paddington, QLD 4064
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
(07) 3186 5678 View (07) 3186 5678
Kim Herberg
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Kim is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to feel safe, heard, and empowered. She is known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to create a welcoming environment where clients can be themselves without judgment.
Kim is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to feel safe, heard, and empowered. She is known for her warmth, empathy, and ability to create a welcoming environment where clients can be themselves without judgment.
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Morgwn Paris
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique experience. I offer both diagnostic assessment and therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, with particular experience in working alongside neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those navigating postnatal mental health challenges. My work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and respect. Whether supporting someone through anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties, or helping clarify a diagnosis through assessment, I take an inclusive and affirming approach.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique experience. I offer both diagnostic assessment and therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, with particular experience in working alongside neurodivergent individuals, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those navigating postnatal mental health challenges. My work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and respect. Whether supporting someone through anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties, or helping clarify a diagnosis through assessment, I take an inclusive and affirming approach.
(07) 2100 4342 View (07) 2100 4342
Dr Kimberley Cunial
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
(07) 3132 3831 View (07) 3132 3831
Integrated Wellness Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
(07) 5230 8737 View (07) 5230 8737
Mary A McIntyre
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Good therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Anxiety and trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can make a real difference.
Good therapy is gold. I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more. Anxiety and trauma is more common than we think and individualised therapy can make a real difference.
(07) 3186 8568 View (07) 3186 8568
Growth in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
(07) 2100 4845 View (07) 2100 4845
Moira Fallon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Clinical Psychologist BPsych (Hons I), MClin Psych, MAPS Moira’s approach is compassionate and non-judgemental. Moira values creating a safe therapeutic environment and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. She works with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, changes in life circumstances, interpersonal and relational difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, psychosis, and grief. Moira has a special interest in childhood trauma.
Clinical Psychologist BPsych (Hons I), MClin Psych, MAPS Moira’s approach is compassionate and non-judgemental. Moira values creating a safe therapeutic environment and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. She works with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, changes in life circumstances, interpersonal and relational difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, psychosis, and grief. Moira has a special interest in childhood trauma.
(07) 2100 4705 View (07) 2100 4705
Alpha Ponce
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Somatic trauma-informed and couples therapist. Have you experienced complex or single trauma, and feel it’s holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your Authentic Self, and healthier relationships enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to achieve your goals. Please Email me.
Somatic trauma-informed and couples therapist. Have you experienced complex or single trauma, and feel it’s holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals who feel “stuck,” are hyper-vigilant, overthink, lack confidence, fear rejection, struggle with self-worth, feel deeply or numb, experience relationship challenges, dissociation, shame, guilt, chronic illnesses, or ADHD. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, connection with your Authentic Self, and healthier relationships enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to achieve your goals. Please Email me.
(07) 2100 4837 View (07) 2100 4837
Adi Singhal
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Adi works with adults, young people and their families, focusing on managing challenges related to anxiety and mood disorders, workplace stress management, body image concerns, and maladaptive eating. Her approach builds on the client’s strengths to navigate stressors and adapt new coping strategies.
Adi works with adults, young people and their families, focusing on managing challenges related to anxiety and mood disorders, workplace stress management, body image concerns, and maladaptive eating. Her approach builds on the client’s strengths to navigate stressors and adapt new coping strategies.
(07) 2100 4625 View (07) 2100 4625
Mariela Astorga
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Some are navigating ADHD, OCD, or feel stuck in repeating patterns that affect their personal or professional lives.
With a strong foundation in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis, I have a vast experience helping clients from feeling stuck to gain insight and confidence. My approach is collaborative, warm and honest. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex emotions, break through self-limiting patterns, and connect with their inner strengths.
Some are navigating ADHD, OCD, or feel stuck in repeating patterns that affect their personal or professional lives.
With a strong foundation in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis, I have a vast experience helping clients from feeling stuck to gain insight and confidence. My approach is collaborative, warm and honest. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex emotions, break through self-limiting patterns, and connect with their inner strengths.
(07) 3132 1604 View (07) 3132 1604
Naomi Norman
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
My approach to therapy draws from a number of evidence-based treatments, which provide many flexible strategies for coping with life’s challenges. These include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
My areas of interest include: depressio, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perinatal mental health, sleep conditions, life transitions and personal goals, and grief and loss.
My approach to therapy draws from a number of evidence-based treatments, which provide many flexible strategies for coping with life’s challenges. These include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
(07) 3179 6755 View (07) 3179 6755
Sarah Laird
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
For others, it’s tied to experiences of trauma, OCD, eating disorders, or the ongoing effort of living in a body or world that hasn’t always felt safe.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adolescents and adults with complex mental health presentations. My work is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and care, drawing on EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT-E, and somatic approaches. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and inclusive of diverse experiences of gender and sexuality.
For others, it’s tied to experiences of trauma, OCD, eating disorders, or the ongoing effort of living in a body or world that hasn’t always felt safe.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adolescents and adults with complex mental health presentations. My work is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and care, drawing on EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT-E, and somatic approaches. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and inclusive of diverse experiences of gender and sexuality.
(07) 2100 4734 View (07) 2100 4734
Brant Maclean
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a therapist, I endeavour to provide a gentle, reflective space in which we can explore your inner world together. One of our deepest needs is to form meaningful emotional bonds throughout life. The ways we experience and internalise relationships, together with our temperament, shape how we develop as individuals. When emotional needs go unmet, we can develop painful feelings, beliefs, and expectations about ourselves and others that obscure our authentic selves. My approach is to help you develop insight into and work through these experiences to foster lasting growth and self-understanding.
As a therapist, I endeavour to provide a gentle, reflective space in which we can explore your inner world together. One of our deepest needs is to form meaningful emotional bonds throughout life. The ways we experience and internalise relationships, together with our temperament, shape how we develop as individuals. When emotional needs go unmet, we can develop painful feelings, beliefs, and expectations about ourselves and others that obscure our authentic selves. My approach is to help you develop insight into and work through these experiences to foster lasting growth and self-understanding.
(07) 2100 4246 View (07) 2100 4246
Brisbane City Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
(07) 3184 2390 View (07) 3184 2390
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.