Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Violent intrusive thoughts can be terrifying. You might suddenly picture hurting someone you love, imagine pushing a stranger, or have a flash of…
Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Some people living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are haunted by a question, “What if I hurt someone?”, even though they have no…
By Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Starting Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is challenging, it intentionally pushes you towards facing your OCD. It’s natural to feel…
One of the most confusing parts of OCD is that many of the things people do to feel better are actually the very things keeping the cycle going. Reassurance-seeking is…
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the ‘gold-standard’ treatment for reducing symptoms of Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder (OCD). ERP has also been found to be effective in symptom reduction for…
Written by Shireen Ali Intrusive thoughts often appear out of nowhere. You might be having a coffee or going about your day when suddenly a strange, unwanted, and often disturbing…
One of the most common questions I hear is: “Do I have OCD or anxiety?”. It’s an understandable question. From the inside, they can feel very similar - intrusive thoughts,…
Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar When you think about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you might think about someone who is preoccupied with ordering things, checking things or even…
Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar The current geopolitical climate has increased our exposure to ongoing global conflict. Over the past few years, people have been consistently confronted with…
Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar Being an adolescent is hard. It's a time where young people are going through many psychological, biological and social changes. During adolescence, young…
If you’re looking for help with OCD, you may have searched something like “OCD specialist near me”. That’s an understandable place to start. OCD can be complex, distressing, and often misunderstood. Many…
Many people contact our clinic in Brisbane because they are distressed by intrusive thoughts. These are sudden, unwanted thoughts, images or urges that feel disturbing or out of character. Common…
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