Professional OCD Assessment for Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviours

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If you’re experiencing persistent intrusive thoughts, urges, or repetitive behaviours that feel difficult to control, a professional OCD assessment can help clarify what’s happening and identify the most appropriate next steps.
 

We provide OCD assessments for individuals in Melbourne’s south-east, Berwick and Beaconsfield, offering a structured and evidence-based evaluation to determine whether your symptoms are consistent with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and what level of support may be helpful.

What Is an OCD Assessment?

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An OCD assessment is a structured clinical evaluation designed to understand the presence, severity, and impact of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.

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The assessment is conducted using the Novonote OCD Assessment Inventory, a clinically structured tool used to evaluate:
 

• Obsessive thoughts (intrusive or unwanted thoughts, images, or urges)

• Compulsive behaviours or mental rituals

• Avoidance patterns related to obsessions

• The impact of symptoms on work, study, relationships, and daily functioning
   

This structured approach helps ensure a thorough and accurate understanding of your symptoms.

Two-Session Assessment with a Psychologist
 

The OCD assessment is conducted across two sessions with a psychologist to allow sufficient time for a thorough and accurate evaluation.

Session 1

• Clinical interview discussing current concerns and symptom history

• Exploration of intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and avoidance patterns

• Completion of the OCD Assessment Inventory
   

Session 2

• Review and interpretation of the assessment results

• Discussion of how symptoms fit within an OCD framework

• Feedback about diagnosis and severity

• Recommendations for treatment or next steps

This two-session approach ensures you receive a careful and comprehensive assessment rather than a brief screening.

OCD Assessment Cost
 

OCD Assessment – $295 + GST
 

The assessment fee includes:

• Two sessions with a psychologist

• Administration and scoring of the OCD Assessment Inventory

• Professional feedback on the results

• Personalised recommendations for treatment or next steps

Signs You May Benefit from an OCD Assessment
 

Many people live with OCD symptoms for years before seeking support. You may benefit from an assessment if you experience:
 

• Intrusive thoughts that feel distressing or difficult to control

• Repetitive behaviours such as checking, washing, counting, or repeating actions

• Mental rituals such as repeating phrases or reviewing memories

• Strong urges to seek reassurance

• Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety or unwanted thoughts

• Spending significant time managing thoughts or rituals each day
   

An assessment can help determine whether these experiences are consistent with OCD or another condition.

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Book an OCD Assessment

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An OCD assessment can provide clarity, direction, and a practical plan for managing symptoms.
 

We provide OCD assessments for individuals in Berwick, Beaconsfield, and surrounding south-east Melbourne suburbs.

If you would like to book an assessment or learn more about whether this service is right for you, please contact our team to arrange an appointment.