Treatment Groups
There’s something uniquely powerful about connecting with others who truly understand what it’s like to live with OCD. Shame thrives in secrecy, so learning to open up in a supportive space can be an effective antidote to the shame that can accompany OCD.
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But group treatment is more than that they also provide evidence-based skills and strategies for making meaningful change.
Do I need to go to a treatment group for my OCD subtype?
No. You don’t need a treatment group that matches your specific OCD subtype.
While OCD can present in many different ways (often called “OCD subtypes”), the underlying processes that drive OCD are the same.
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In a group setting, people are often surprised by how much they have in common with others, even if their OCD looks different on the symptom level. That shared understanding becomes a powerful part of the treatment process.
Treatment Groups for Adults
Australia
OCD Online
I'd be silly not to plug our own treatment group. OCD Online runs online groups. Weekly sessions are 1.hrs over 8 weeks. Available for Australian residents. Medicare rebates for rural & remote locations. Booster group sessions available for graduates of the group.​
The Melbourne Clinic
The Melbourne Clinic runs in-person group ERP for OCD. Weekly sessions are 3hrs over 10 weeks.
The final session will include a supportive information session for family and friends.
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Belmont Private
One full-day of treatment, every week for 8-weeks.
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Located in-person at Belmont Hospital, Carina QLD. ​
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Melbourne Wellbeing Group
Melbourne Wellbeing Group runs an intensive 6-week ERP for OCD group. Groups are in-person, located in Melbourne. Medicare rebates available.
MWG also offers groups for young people, and support groups for people who have done ERP.
St John of God Hospital
One full-day of treatment, every week for 15-weeks.
Located in-person at Burwood Hospital, NSW. ​
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Lawson Clinical Psychology
Lawson Clinical Psychology offer 2 groups treatment options for OCD.
In person, located in West Perth. Weekly 2hr sessions over 8 - 10 weeks.
Medicare rebates available. They also have groups for young people.
Swinburne University
The Swinburne University Psychology Clinic is located in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Weekly sessions are 1.5hrs over 10-weeks.
The clinic also runs a Hoarding Group, and Perfectionism Group.
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Kellyville Private
One full-day of treatment, of CBT for OCD. Groups are in-person, and run every week for 8-weeks.
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Located in-person at Kellyville Hospital, NSW
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Other?
If you know of any other group treatment programs for OCD, then let me know so I can update this page!
​Also consider if a Support Group, Self-Help Online Treatment​, or Mental Health Professional would meet your needs.
International
International OCD Foundation
The iOCDF has a search engine with over 80 treatment groups for OCD around the USA.
Treatment Groups for Children & Young People
Australia
Melbourne Wellbeing Group
Melbourne Wellbeing Group runs an 6-week ERP for OCD group for teens. Groups are in-person, located in Melbourne. Medicare rebates available.
Support groups are also available for teens who have done ERP.
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OCD Busters
Run through Griffith University OCD & Phobia Clinic, in the Gold Coast. Weekly 1.5hr sessions for 10 weeks, for children & young people. Group also includes individual family review sessions, parent group sessions, and booster sessions.
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Lawson Clinical Psychology
Lawson Clinical Psychology offers group ERP for OCD, for 14 - 17 year olds.
In person, located in West Perth. Weekly 1.5hr sessions over 10 weeks.
Medicare rebates available. The program includes 3 parent sessions.
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