Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychologists and Therapists in Donvale, VIC
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
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You might be a young person or adult feeling stuck with anxiety, OCD, trauma, or big emotional reactions, and wondering why previous support hasn’t quite fit.
I’m a Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist with over 8 years’ experience. I offer neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based therapy, including CBT, ACT, ERP for OCD, EMDR, and mindfulness. My key areas of practice include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence, particularly internalised & masked presentations of autism/ADHD.
You might be a young person or adult feeling stuck with anxiety, OCD, trauma, or big emotional reactions, and wondering why previous support hasn’t quite fit.
I’m a Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist with over 8 years’ experience. I offer neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based therapy, including CBT, ACT, ERP for OCD, EMDR, and mindfulness. My key areas of practice include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence, particularly internalised & masked presentations of autism/ADHD.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness. I pride myself on building strong connections with my clients, and ensuring their comfort throughout the process. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and enjoy being flexible for my clients when needed. My aim is to help you get tangible results from therapy. I hope that we can work collaboratively together, and I'll do my best to create an accepting, non-judgemental space for you to safely explore your concerns.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness. I pride myself on building strong connections with my clients, and ensuring their comfort throughout the process. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and enjoy being flexible for my clients when needed. My aim is to help you get tangible results from therapy. I hope that we can work collaboratively together, and I'll do my best to create an accepting, non-judgemental space for you to safely explore your concerns.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
As a psychologist passionate about gaming and its community, I find fulfillment working with young adults navigating life's uncertainties. My ideal clients are gamers who may feel socially isolated or misunderstood due to their unique interests. They might experience mood disruptions or a lack of confidence without knowing why. These individuals seek to find their place in the world, build meaningful connections, and harness their strengths to overcome challenges.
As a psychologist passionate about gaming and its community, I find fulfillment working with young adults navigating life's uncertainties. My ideal clients are gamers who may feel socially isolated or misunderstood due to their unique interests. They might experience mood disruptions or a lack of confidence without knowing why. These individuals seek to find their place in the world, build meaningful connections, and harness their strengths to overcome challenges.
Rodneys special interests include: Eating Disorders, Generalised Anxiety, Perfectionism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders ( OCD), Social Anxiety.
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Rodneys special interests include: Eating Disorders, Generalised Anxiety, Perfectionism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders ( OCD), Social Anxiety.
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
My areas of interest are working with OCD and trauma
My name is Trinette. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDRAA consultant and Supervisor. My therapeutic approach is warm, non judgemental and supportive. I help my clients to understand what is happening within themselves so that they can start to make small changes that will help them lead more fulfilling lives. I work with a range of presentations such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD, Complex trauma, Grief , Adjustment Issues. I am originally from Mumbai, India and graduated in 2011. I've called Melbourne my home from 2016. I have practised as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia since 2018.
My areas of interest are working with OCD and trauma
My name is Trinette. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDRAA consultant and Supervisor. My therapeutic approach is warm, non judgemental and supportive. I help my clients to understand what is happening within themselves so that they can start to make small changes that will help them lead more fulfilling lives. I work with a range of presentations such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD, Complex trauma, Grief , Adjustment Issues. I am originally from Mumbai, India and graduated in 2011. I've called Melbourne my home from 2016. I have practised as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia since 2018.
He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Simon takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach to therapy, while using only evidence-based treatment. As a clinical psychologist, he specialises in tailoring therapy to clients’ individual treatment needs. He is trained in using Schema Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT.
He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Simon takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach to therapy, while using only evidence-based treatment. As a clinical psychologist, he specialises in tailoring therapy to clients’ individual treatment needs. He is trained in using Schema Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT.
She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders.
Germaine utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties.
Elizabeth employs a range of evidence based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution Focused Therapy.
She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties.
Elizabeth employs a range of evidence based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution Focused Therapy.
Hey! Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I want you to know that you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and choosing to look inward takes courage. Whatever brought you here, I promise you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Hey! Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I want you to know that you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and choosing to look inward takes courage. Whatever brought you here, I promise you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Soph sees people aged 18+ and has special interest in working with clients experiencing all types of anxiety, mood problems, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, perinatal mental health issues, and psychosis.
Soph is an experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She combines this with techniques from Schema Therapy and compassion-based approaches. Soph is also a senior clinical psychologist at St Vincent’s Hospital mental health and a Board approved supervisor.
Soph sees people aged 18+ and has special interest in working with clients experiencing all types of anxiety, mood problems, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, perinatal mental health issues, and psychosis.
Soph is an experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She combines this with techniques from Schema Therapy and compassion-based approaches. Soph is also a senior clinical psychologist at St Vincent’s Hospital mental health and a Board approved supervisor.
He also has substantial experience working with clients with OCD and schizophrenia and has completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy(ERP).
Jason has training in process-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. He has worked in community mental health settings with people of all ages and was a volunteer telephone counsellor at Lifeline. His approach is person-centred and focuses on connecting with his clients in a practical and non-judgemental way.
He also has substantial experience working with clients with OCD and schizophrenia and has completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy(ERP).
Jason has training in process-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. He has worked in community mental health settings with people of all ages and was a volunteer telephone counsellor at Lifeline. His approach is person-centred and focuses on connecting with his clients in a practical and non-judgemental way.
I have experience working with clients who present with: anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, stress and burn out, self esteem and body image, relationship issues, alcohol and other substance use.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
I have experience working with clients who present with: anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, stress and burn out, self esteem and body image, relationship issues, alcohol and other substance use.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
I have a particular passion working with Body Focussed Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) like Trichotillomania & Excoriation, together with OCD but can also help with anxiety, depression, trauma, pain management and more!
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
I have a particular passion working with Body Focussed Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) like Trichotillomania & Excoriation, together with OCD but can also help with anxiety, depression, trauma, pain management and more!
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety and Depression based presentations, ADHD, Autism, and stressors within family systems.
I have worked in the private and public sector for over 5 years. I have extensive experience in working with Child and Youth Mental Health Services in the public sector, working in both treatment and assessment teams to support young people and their families with managing acute stressors.
Matt is a clinical psychologist and advanced certified schema therapy trainer and supervisor. Matt works with people who are dealing with life-long difficulties, and helps them explore ways of breaking out of patterns that keep them stuck. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based treatment, Matt works with individuals to help meet their own emotional needs to reduce their distress and move towards a more fulling life. He worked for 12 years in private psychiatric hospitals, and has run his private practice for over 14 years.
Matt is a clinical psychologist and advanced certified schema therapy trainer and supervisor. Matt works with people who are dealing with life-long difficulties, and helps them explore ways of breaking out of patterns that keep them stuck. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based treatment, Matt works with individuals to help meet their own emotional needs to reduce their distress and move towards a more fulling life. He worked for 12 years in private psychiatric hospitals, and has run his private practice for over 14 years.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Nearby Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists Searches for Donvale
- Blackburn
- Box Hill North
- Doncaster
- Doncaster East
- Mitcham
- Nunawading
- Park Orchards
- Ringwood
- Ringwood North
- Templestowe
- Templestowe Lower
- Warrandyte
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.