Professional help for obsessive-compulsive disorder with psychologist Dr Stephanie Fernandez at Clarity Psychology. In-person and Telehealth appointments available.

When OCD Takes Over Your Day

Living with OCD can be distressing, exhausting and confusing — especially if others don’t understand what you’re going through.

You may experience persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that feel distressing or uncontrollable. These might involve fears about contamination, harm, morality, order, or uncertainty. In response, you might feel compelled to perform repetitive actions (compulsions) to neutralise the distress — such as checking, cleaning, counting or mentally reviewing.

Often, people with OCD know their thoughts don’t make sense — but feel powerless to stop them. The cycle can take up hours of your day, erode confidence, and leave you feeling isolated.

OCD is treatable. With the right strategies and support, you can learn to manage your symptoms and regain control of your life.

Meet Dr Stephanie Fernandez – OCD Psychologist

Dr Stephanie Fernandez is a compassionate, experienced psychologist who works with adults facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including obsessive-compulsive disorder.

She understands how overwhelming OCD can feel — and how hard it is to explain to others. Her goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, learn effective tools, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Stephanie’s approach is practical, collaborative and evidence-based. She’ll work with you to break the OCD cycle at your own pace, using tools grounded in best-practice psychological science.

Clinics That Aren’t So… Clinical

Therapy can be daunting enough without having to sit in a cold stark clinic. We want to make you feel at home during your sessions with us.

How Therapy for OCD Works

OCD therapy typically focuses on building awareness of the OCD cycle, learning to sit with distress without relying on compulsions, and gradually reducing the power that intrusive thoughts hold over you.

Stephanie draws on:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – the gold-standard treatment for OCD. A structured approach to help you face feared thoughts or situations without engaging in compulsions
Mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies – to help you tolerate uncertainty and let thoughts come and go
Schema-informed therapy – for underlying beliefs about responsibility, control or guilt that may fuel OCD patterns
Solution-focused approaches – to build confidence, track progress and reduce distress

Therapy is tailored to your individual symptoms, personality, and goals — there’s no one-size-fits-all.

Common OCD Themes Stephanie Works With

Contamination fears and excessive cleaning
Checking doors, appliances or safety repeatedly
Fear of harming others or making a mistake
Intrusive thoughts that feel violent, sexual or blasphemous
Compulsive counting, arranging or repeating
Mental compulsions like reviewing or seeking reassurance
Relationship OCD, moral scrupulosity, or fear of uncertainty

Whether your OCD is recent or long-standing, mild or severe, Stephanie can help you find a path forward.

What to Expect in Your First Session

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin OCD therapy. If you’re stuck in a pattern of distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours, it’s worth reaching out.

In your first session, Stephanie will focus on understanding your experiences in a safe and supportive way — no pressure, no judgment. Together, you’ll decide on a therapeutic plan that suits your pace and readiness.

Why Choose Clarity Psychology?

Specialist experience with OCD and anxiety-related conditions
AHPRA-registered psychologists using gold-standard treatments
In-person or Telehealth sessions to suit your needs
Clear strategies to help you regain control
Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Warm, supportive environment for lasting change

Take the First Step Toward Freedom from OCD

OCD can make life feel small and controlled by fear. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Book a session with Dr Stephanie Fernandez today.
📞 Call us on (03) 9850 7334 or
🔗 Book online now

You don’t have to manage OCD on your own. Help is here.