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Psychological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention, the most strongly evidence-based approach. Treatment includes psychoeducation, assessment of obsessions, compulsions and avoidance patterns, and a tailored exposure hierarchy. Schema Therapy or ISTDP may be integrated for underlying emotional patterns. Suitable for adolescents and adults with OCD, including contamination fears, checking, pure O OCD, harm-related obsessions, relationship OCD, and symmetry or ordering compulsions. Available in person at the Chatswood clinic or via secure telehealth video sessions. ERP is typically delivered over 12 to 20 weekly sessions.