Anxiety & OCD treatment

Despite the name, at Sydney Phobia Clinic, we can treat more than just phobias…

The clinically-trained psychologists at Sydney Phobia Clinic can develop a tailored treatment plan for a range of additional concerns, such as those described below:

 

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are characterised by worry and anxious apprehension, noticeable physiological symptoms such as breathing changes, quickened heart rate, trembling, or panic, and avoidance or distress in certain situations.

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder and other types of anxiety disorders include

  • generalised anxiety disorder

  • panic disorder

  • agoraphobia

  • social anxiety disorder, and

  • illness anxiety.

 
 

OCD- related disorders

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterised by preoccupying thoughts- obsessions- and ritualistic behaviours aimed at reducing the discomfort associated with these thoughts- compulsions. The discomfort is often feelings of anxiety but may also include uncertainty, guilt, shame, or disgust.

OCD can vary by themes and can include:

  • Order and symmetry

  • Harm and violence

  • Contamination

  • Religious or Moral (scrupulosity)

  • Relationship

  • Health

  • Unwanted sexual thoughts

  • Mental or physical health

Other conditions related to OCD include:

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD, MDD)

  • Trichotillomania

 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

WE ONLY USE EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is the leading treatment for a range of psychological concerns, and can help get individual improvements for the full spectrum of sub-clinical to severe-clinical issues. This approach starts with a diagnostic assessment to get a full, broad understanding of an individual’s issue/s, background, and context. From there, the problem/s are formulated and a structured treatment plan is developed. CBT can help with symptom management, unhelpful thoughts or thinking styles, and behaviour modification, as well as assisting with goal-setting, assertiveness, and relapse prevention. CBT is a proactive therapy, so it is important that the clinician and client are on the same page with the goals of the treatment plan, and the client has availability to dedicate to skills practice between-sessions.

 

Fees and charges

Fees for initial assessments, reviews, and single sessions for anxiety and OCD treatment are $220- $260 per session, depending on psychologist, and may be eligible for Medicare or Private health rebates.

To be eligible for Medicare rebates, you will need a referral and Mental Health Care Plan completed by your doctor. Private health rebates will depend on your cover and you will need to contact your insurer to enquire more about this.