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

Dr Sarah Victoria Swannell
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Stafford, QLD 4053
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried to manage on your own but are seeking new ways forward. Our clients often want relief from distress, clarity in their relationships, and tools to create a more balanced and meaningful life. They’re looking for support that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in proven approaches to change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, or weighed down by trauma, grief, or relationship struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried to manage on your own but are seeking new ways forward. Our clients often want relief from distress, clarity in their relationships, and tools to create a more balanced and meaningful life. They’re looking for support that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in proven approaches to change.
(07) 2100 4389 View (07) 2100 4389
Brisbane Centre for Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Stafford, QLD 4053
Brisbane Centre for Psychology is a team of experienced Clinical and Registered Psychologists providing evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents and adults across Brisbane. Our practice offers a calm, welcoming environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges, build resilience and work toward meaningful change. Our psychologists work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and tailor therapy to individual needs and goals.
Brisbane Centre for Psychology is a team of experienced Clinical and Registered Psychologists providing evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents and adults across Brisbane. Our practice offers a calm, welcoming environment where individuals, couples and families can explore challenges, build resilience and work toward meaningful change. Our psychologists work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and tailor therapy to individual needs and goals.
(07) 2100 4778 View (07) 2100 4778
Whitney Horchner
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Stafford, QLD 4053
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
Young Minds Health & Development Network
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Stafford, QLD 4053
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
Will Chesmond
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), trauma, addictions, adolescent mental health and men’s mental health.
I'm Will, a registered psychologist practicing at Inner Dimension Psychology Kelvin Grove. I value authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, and I am committed to bringing a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative presence to therapy, and creating a safe, respectful and supportive space. I am passionate about supporting clients in understanding the underlying patterns that maintain distress and working together to build more meaningful and values-aligned lives.
My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), trauma, addictions, adolescent mental health and men’s mental health.
I'm Will, a registered psychologist practicing at Inner Dimension Psychology Kelvin Grove. I value authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, and I am committed to bringing a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative presence to therapy, and creating a safe, respectful and supportive space. I am passionate about supporting clients in understanding the underlying patterns that maintain distress and working together to build more meaningful and values-aligned lives.
(07) 2100 4588 View (07) 2100 4588
Lara Patty
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
Informed by Schema Therapy and attachment theory, I work with people who may be experiencing anxiety or OCD (including rumination and doubt cycles), relationship difficulties, identity concerns, low self-worth, emotional flatness or depletion, or a sense of feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift.
From a place of shared understanding, sessions involve slowing things down in a collaborative way and developing a shared plan, which may include emotional processing, integrating cognitive and behavioural strategies, relational exploration, and skills-building. The focus is tailored to you.
Informed by Schema Therapy and attachment theory, I work with people who may be experiencing anxiety or OCD (including rumination and doubt cycles), relationship difficulties, identity concerns, low self-worth, emotional flatness or depletion, or a sense of feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to shift.
From a place of shared understanding, sessions involve slowing things down in a collaborative way and developing a shared plan, which may include emotional processing, integrating cognitive and behavioural strategies, relational exploration, and skills-building. The focus is tailored to you.
(07) 2100 4834 View (07) 2100 4834
North Brisbane Psychologists
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Serves Area
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
(07) 3485 0793 View (07) 3485 0793
Tracey Howard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace issues and stress management.
Contact Tracey today for a confidential discussion to decide whether you would like to start therapy.
She has extensive training and experience in treating adults with a broad range of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition issues, pregnancy support, post-natal depression, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, pain management, adjustment to injury, workplace issues and stress management.
Contact Tracey today for a confidential discussion to decide whether you would like to start therapy.
(07) 3608 1923 View (07) 3608 1923
Brenton Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with human beings, all of whom experience suffering. People who struggle with the impact that their thoughts, memories and feelings can have on their ability to live in accordance with their values. If you escape your feelings and thoughts through exercising, working too hard, thinking too much, looking at screens too much, modifying consciousness, or some of the other inventive options out there, then I believe I have an approach that might be of use to you.
I work with human beings, all of whom experience suffering. People who struggle with the impact that their thoughts, memories and feelings can have on their ability to live in accordance with their values. If you escape your feelings and thoughts through exercising, working too hard, thinking too much, looking at screens too much, modifying consciousness, or some of the other inventive options out there, then I believe I have an approach that might be of use to you.
(07) 3186 6094 View (07) 3186 6094
Involve Health Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
(07) 3482 3466 View (07) 3482 3466

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Simon Rinne
Social Worker
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression, anxiety and burnout are all challenges I've worked through since I was 8 years old.
I specialise in men's mental health, with interests in obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression, anxiety and burnout. My approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, Skills Training and Psycho-Education. I offer telehealth and in-person appointments
Obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression, anxiety and burnout are all challenges I've worked through since I was 8 years old.
I specialise in men's mental health, with interests in obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), depression, anxiety and burnout. My approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness, Skills Training and Psycho-Education. I offer telehealth and in-person appointments
(07) 5241 1988 View (07) 5241 1988
Jade Burley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I support adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, OCD and related disorders, including skin picking and hair pulling.
It's important that therapy feels both supportive and effective. In our sessions, we will work together to understand what drives these cycles and use evidence-based approaches, including ERP, CBT, ACT and HRT/ComB, to interrupt them. My goal is to make therapy a place where you feel safe, understood and supported to make lasting change.
I support adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, OCD and related disorders, including skin picking and hair pulling.
It's important that therapy feels both supportive and effective. In our sessions, we will work together to understand what drives these cycles and use evidence-based approaches, including ERP, CBT, ACT and HRT/ComB, to interrupt them. My goal is to make therapy a place where you feel safe, understood and supported to make lasting change.
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Daniel Hayne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Ipswich, QLD 4305
I work with the following presentations (among others): Anxiety, Depression, Stress and anger, OCD, Trauma and PTSD, Autism, ADHD, Family and relationship difficulties, Body image, Men’s mental health, Philosophical and spiritual dilemmas, Difficult life transitions.
I work collaboratively with my clients to understand their story, including important life experiences and turning points that may have contributed to their current difficulties. I take a transdiagnostic approach, focusing less on diagnostic labels and more on the patterns that keep problems going. These patterns can include unhelpful habits, entrenched ways of thinking, emotional and relational dynamics, and ongoing life stressors. Often, it is these patterns, rather than the symptoms themselves, that cause problems. By addressing them we can work together to build new ways of responding that fit better with your values and goals.
I work with the following presentations (among others): Anxiety, Depression, Stress and anger, OCD, Trauma and PTSD, Autism, ADHD, Family and relationship difficulties, Body image, Men’s mental health, Philosophical and spiritual dilemmas, Difficult life transitions.
I work collaboratively with my clients to understand their story, including important life experiences and turning points that may have contributed to their current difficulties. I take a transdiagnostic approach, focusing less on diagnostic labels and more on the patterns that keep problems going. These patterns can include unhelpful habits, entrenched ways of thinking, emotional and relational dynamics, and ongoing life stressors. Often, it is these patterns, rather than the symptoms themselves, that cause problems. By addressing them we can work together to build new ways of responding that fit better with your values and goals.
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Cody Schmitt
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I specialise in OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Generalised Anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related challenges, and much more.
Over the years, I've worked with many adolescents and adults who are facing challenges to help them grow and find a better quality of life. In my assessment work, I keep things thorough but straightforward: I will explain what we are doing and why, look at the whole picture (not just one test score), and make sure results translate into real-life supports.
I specialise in OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Generalised Anxiety, PTSD, trauma-related challenges, and much more.
Over the years, I've worked with many adolescents and adults who are facing challenges to help them grow and find a better quality of life. In my assessment work, I keep things thorough but straightforward: I will explain what we are doing and why, look at the whole picture (not just one test score), and make sure results translate into real-life supports.
(02) 4077 2274 View (02) 4077 2274
Tam Korodi
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place.
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
(02) 9100 0706 View (02) 9100 0706
Sarah Zhang - OCD & Anxiety 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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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
Mark Dass
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, OCD, low mood, stress, burnout, trauma, difficult life changes and emotional dysregulation.
I provide therapy using CBT, exposure therapy including exposure and response prevention (ERP), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed care. Therapy is adapted to each person’s needs. Appointments at the Medicare rebate rate are available to some eligible clients with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
I work with adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, OCD, low mood, stress, burnout, trauma, difficult life changes and emotional dysregulation.
I provide therapy using CBT, exposure therapy including exposure and response prevention (ERP), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and trauma-informed care. Therapy is adapted to each person’s needs. Appointments at the Medicare rebate rate are available to some eligible clients with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
(08) 7092 5988 View (08) 7092 5988
Steven Downie
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110
My therapeutic approach is warm, but direct. I believe that psychology’s primary role is to resolve upsetting symptoms and help people live life as fully as possible within their circumstances. Therapy with me often involves a combination of hard conversations, laughs, and setting goals and targets to improve life.
My therapeutic approach is warm, but direct. I believe that psychology’s primary role is to resolve upsetting symptoms and help people live life as fully as possible within their circumstances. Therapy with me often involves a combination of hard conversations, laughs, and setting goals and targets to improve life.
0426 205 852 View 0426 205 852

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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.