Online OCD Therapy Australia | Effective Treatment Anywhere
Living with OCD can be overwhelming — but effective treatment is available wherever you are. At OCD Clinic Sydney, we provide online OCD therapy Australia-wide, helping you access proven treatments like ERP and CBT from the comfort of your home.
Why Choose Online OCD Therapy?
Whether you live outside Sydney, have a busy schedule, or simply prefer privacy and convenience, online therapy makes evidence-based OCD treatment more accessible than ever.
Benefits of online OCD therapy:
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Access treatment anywhere in Australia
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Flexible scheduling — early mornings, evenings, weekends
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Same gold-standard ERP & CBT treatments as in-person sessions
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Secure, confidential telehealth platform
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Option to combine online and real-world ERP exposures
How Online OCD Therapy Works
Step 1 — First Consultation
Meet with your psychologist to discuss your challenges and goals.
Step 2 — Personalised Treatment Plan
We create a therapy plan based on your symptoms, lifestyle, and comfort level.
Step 3 — Online ERP & CBT Sessions
Sessions are delivered via secure video conferencing — no apps or complicated logins required.
Step 4 — Ongoing Support Between Sessions
We provide strategies, worksheets, and exercises to support progress between appointments.
Evidence-Based OCD Treatments Available Online
At OCD Clinic Sydney, we use research-backed therapies proven to work:
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ERP Therapy (Exposure & Response Prevention): Gradually facing fears and reducing compulsions.
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): Restructuring unhelpful thought patterns and building coping strategies.
“Online ERP therapy is just as effective as in-person treatment — we guide you step-by-step, at a pace that works for you.” — Mitchell Howarth, Clinical Psychologist
Who Online OCD Therapy Can Help
Online therapy is effective for all OCD subtypes, including:
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Harm OCD
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Contamination OCD
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Sexuality OCD
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Religious / Moral OCD
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Checking compulsions
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Intrusive thoughts
Meet Your Psychologist — Mitchell Howarth
Mitchell Howarth, Clinical Psychologist and Director of OCD Clinic Sydney, has a special interest in OCD and extensive experience delivering ERP and CBT treatments via telehealth.
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10+ years’ experience helping people with OCD and anxiety disorders
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Advanced training in ERP therapy and CBT
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Registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS
“Online therapy has opened the door for clients across Australia to get effective OCD treatment without location being a barrier.” — Mitchell Howarth
FAQs About Online OCD Therapy
We only use the best treatment for OCD: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). This usually involves:
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Is online OCD therapy effective?
Yes — ERP and CBT are equally effective via telehealth compared to in-person therapy.
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Do I need special software?
No — just a device with internet access. We’ll send you a secure video link.
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How secure are online sessions?
We use an encrypted, confidential telehealth platform that complies with Australian privacy laws.
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Can I combine online and in-person sessions?
Absolutely. Many clients start online and transition into in-person ERP exposures when helpful.
