Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is diagnosed when someone experiences either intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviours they feel unable to stop (compulsions). Sometimes people experience both obsessions and compulsions, and sometimes they experience one or the other.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving:
– Obsessions: intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges
These often cause distress, anxiety, or guilt. Common obsessions include:
– Compulsions – repetitive behaviours or mental acts done to reduce anxiety
These are used to neutralise or avoid distress caused by obsessions. Common compulsions include:
Even though people with OCD often know their fears aren’t rational, the urge to perform compulsions can feel impossible to resist.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a chronic disorder characterised by intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviours. OCD can often be successfully treated with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) including an Exposure and Responsive Prevention (ERP) approach.
OCD can feel like a constant battle inside your mind. You might:
It’s not about being neat or particular, it’s about trying to silence a sense of threat that just won’t switch off.
The good news? OCD is highly treatable. With the right support, you can learn to respond differently and start reclaiming your time, energy, and peace of mind.
OCD is an anxiety disorder, but it often shows up differently from general anxiety. While anxiety might involve constant worry, OCD centres on specific, intrusive thoughts that trigger intense distress, followed by compulsive actions to ease it.
The relief from these rituals is short-lived, keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear and repetition. Many people experience both OCD and broader anxiety, and at J&R Psychology, we tailor treatment to address both, helping you manage uncertainty, reduce compulsions, and feel more in control.
The gold-standard treatment for OCD. CBT helps you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and teaches practical strategies to interrupt the OCD cycle.
ERP is a key component of OCD treatment. It involves gradually facing feared situations without performing compulsions, allowing anxiety to reduce naturally over time.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you relate to obsessive thoughts differently, reducing their grip and helping you live more in line with your values.
We provide OCD treatment in Perth for:
OCD may convince you that doing a ritual is the only way to feel safe. But the truth is: you can learn to respond differently.
OCD involves recurring intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions) done to relieve anxiety. If these are time-consuming or interfering with daily life, it may be OCD.
We use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for OCD treatment. ACT may also be used as part of your care.
No referral is needed unless you’re claiming a Medicare rebate through a Mental Health Care Plan. You’re welcome to book directly.
OCD rarely improves without treatment. Therapy helps reduce symptoms, break compulsive cycles, and improve daily functioning.
Yes. Our psychologists provide tailored OCD treatment for children, adolescents, and adults at our clinics in West Perth and Como.
