OCD Clinic

OCD Clinic Brisbane Clinical Psychology Clinic provides evidence-based care for OCD, Body Dysmorphia and BFRBs, along with Cosmetic Readiness Testing. Enquire Now ↓

Appointments are available in person at our Brisbane clinic or online via Zoom for flexible access. The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic (OCDC) is a clinical psychology practice that provides evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders (OCRD). OCRD include obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and trichotillomania
(hair-pulling disorder), as well as two new disorders: hoarding disorder and excoriation (skinpicking)
disorder.

Sexual intrusive thoughts can be especially difficult for adolescents to talk about. They can feel confusing, confrontin...
07/04/2026

Sexual intrusive thoughts can be especially difficult for adolescents to talk about. They can feel confusing, confronting, and out of line with how a young person sees themselves. Because of that, it’s common for these thoughts to be misinterpreted as meaning something about identity, intentions, or character.

In many cases, that’s not what’s actually going on.

When these thoughts are part of OCD, the distress tends to come not just from the content of the thought, but from what it’s taken to mean and the effort to try to work it out or get certainty around it. 

This is an area where a lot of young people struggle in silence.

Shireen’s latest blog explores how to understand these thoughts, how they differ from typical development, and when it might be helpful to seek support.

Read more via the link in our bio.

02/04/2026

Some thoughts feel uncomfortable. Sometimes they’re confronting or out of character, and sometimes you don’t even know where they came from.

That doesn’t make them dangerous, or true.

In OCD, it’s not the thought itself that keeps things going, it’s how you respond to it. The analysing, checking, trying to work out what it means, reassurance-seeking. That’s where it starts.

This month we’re focusing on understanding intrusive thoughts and reducing the stigma around them.

Over the weekend, some of our team took a bit of time out to walk up Mt Coot-tha. Time together outside of the clinic is...
30/03/2026

Over the weekend, some of our team took a bit of time out to walk up Mt Coot-tha. Time together outside of the clinic is just important as the work we do inside it. It allows us to build connection, support each other and share a few laughs along the way.

Fresh air, good company and a couple of very happy pups!

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about how parents and families don’t “cause” OCD, but they can be maintainin...
26/03/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about how parents and families don’t “cause” OCD, but they can be maintaining it without realising.

These patterns come from care, wanting to reduce distress and help things feel better in the moment. But OCD learns from relief.

As we wrap up this month’s focus, we want to shift toward what supporting your child can look like in practice.

We don’t expect you to do it perfectly or get it right every time, but we encourage making small, consistent changes that help them face fears and build confidence over time.

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) gives families a framework for doing this in a supported, gradual way. These are some of the ways that support can start to look at home day-to-day.

This is what we mean by the accomodation loop. When a child feels anxious, it’s natural to step in and reassure them in ...
23/03/2026

This is what we mean by the accomodation loop.

When a child feels anxious, it’s natural to step in and reassure them in an attempt to reduce the distress in the moment. And it works. But not for long..

OCD is smart, and it starts to learn this. So the cycle repeats itself, over and over again.

In treatment, we work with families to gently shift this pattern so children can build the confidence in handling anxiety themselves.

Family accommodation is a term used to describe the ways families adjust, respond, or step in when a child is struggling...
18/03/2026

Family accommodation is a term used to describe the ways families adjust, respond, or step in when a child is struggling with OCD. This can include things like providing reassurance, helping reduce anxiety, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming. These responses come from care and a desire to help.

But OCD works in a way that can turn short-term relief into a longer-term cycle where the anxiety returns and the need for reassurance or support grows stronger over time.

This is something we work on gently in treatment.

Families aren’t to blame, and with the right support, small shifts in how OCD is responded to can make a meaningful difference.

Meet our wonderful Sally. Sally has been part of our team here for quite some time now, bringing extensive experience an...
16/03/2026

Meet our wonderful Sally.

Sally has been part of our team here for quite some time now, bringing extensive experience and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to her work.

She is particularly passionate about supporting people better understand how OCD works and supporting them to reconnect with their confidence, freedom and sense of self.

Sally practices Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you think Sally might be a good fit, feel free to reach out to our reception team who will be able to assist you:
📧 reception@ocdclinicbrisbane.com.au
📞 07 3395 5335.

13/03/2026

What does ERP look like for kids? Natasha explains.

When people hear about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), they sometimes worry it means forcing children to face their fears. ERP at OCD Clinic is much more supportive and gradual than that.

ERP is about helping children build confidence in their ability to handle anxiety or face their fears, step by step, with guidance and encouragement.

At the OCD Clinic, this often involves working closely with families and creating a space where children feel safe enough to try something difficult. We spend a lot of time building trust and connection, before moving on to the tougher, more confronting parts.

And sometimes, the support we provide comes with four legs and a wagging tail! Bowie, our therapy dog, often joins sessions with Natasha to help children feel more comfortable and regulated while they practise facing OCD and she is even used as an exposure herself.

Being a parent of a child with OCD can be incredibly difficult and confronting. We know that when a child is distressed,...
11/03/2026

Being a parent of a child with OCD can be incredibly difficult and confronting.

We know that when a child is distressed, the instinct is to protect them and relieve their anxiety. This is natural for a parent and it comes from a place of care. But the tricky way that OCD works is that those moments of relief strengthen the cycle.

This month we’re helping parents understand how to best approach parenting a child with OCD, and also discussing the differences between causation and maintenance.

Parents don’t cause OCD. But the way parents respond to OCD can determine the path of the cycle. Supporting a child through OCD often means helping them gradually face their fears and give them the confidence to live with anxiety or uncertainty.

07/03/2026

- Parenting & OCD -

Many parents come to us feeling worried or overwhelmed, wondering if they could have done something differently to prevent their child’s OCD or asking what they can do to help.

Dr Emily sits down to talk about what parents often experience when OCD enters the family, and how they can support their child in ways that help them face OCD rather than accidentally strengthening the cycle.

03/03/2026

We’re so excited to introduce Natasha as our new Principal Psychologist.

Tash has been part of our clinic for the past few years, and in that time she has become such a steady, thoughtful and deeply compassionate presence for both our families and our team. In her new role, she’ll be supporting and guiding our psychologists to ensure the highest quality care across the clinic.

Originally from New Zealand with experience in both the private and public sectors, Natasha works with all ages across the lifespan but is best known for her work with children and their families. She has a special interest in OCD, anxiety, and the intersection of ADHD and autism. She brings a calm, grounded approach to complex presentations, and is deeply committed to helping kids (and their parents) feel understood and supported.

Address

1352 Creek Road
Brisbane, QLD
4152

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61733955335

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