A dedicated private OCD clinic serving the community of Perth, Western Australia
Providing excellence in psychological treatment, training and research to improve the lives of OCD sufferers in the WA community.
The clinic's mission
We aim to improve the lives of those suffering from OCD & related disorders
As clinical psychologists with a special interest in the field of OCD, the affiliate practitioners provide excellence in psychological treatment and patient care, based on extensive experience, training and research. The clinic also contributes to international OCD research and aims to improve awareness and access to advanced OCD training for mental health professionals.
We’re here to help
Treatment Services
Perth OCD Clinic operates as a specialist training and research facility that brings together independently practicing clinical psychologists. The clinic provides comprehensive initial and ongoing advanced professional development training in OCD and related areas, room rental and practice facilities, and centralised calendaring services for initial consultations.
This unique model enables Perth OCD Clinic to attract and support the most senior practitioners in the field, who value clinical autonomy alongside access to cutting-edge training and research opportunities. Perth OCD Clinic does not take a percentage of consultation fees and has no clinical, managerial, or employment relationship with independent practitioners.
The clinical psychologists provide assessments and individual clinical psychology treatment for a range of obsessive-compulsive-related issues.
Treatment services include:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (all subtypes)
- Clinical perfectionism
- Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
- Dermatillomania/excoriation disorder (skin picking)
- Treatment-resistant OCD
In addition to working in the field of OCD, the practitioners have considerable experience in working with adults, adolescents, children, and families across a broad range of psychological issues.
Delivering excellence in
Evidence-based treatments
The clinic delivers evidence-based treatment for OCD, as well as other co-occurring psychological conditions, helping both OCD sufferers and their families get the help they deserve.
In order to provide a vital, centralised service for the WA OCD community, Perth OCD Clinic has brought together Perth's first dedicated network of highly experienced, independently practising clinical psychologists.
The affiliate practitioners regularly work alongside Perth's leading consultant psychiatrists and general practitioners, to facilitate a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
Ongoing professional development
Training, supervision and OCD workshops
All affiliate clinical psychologists attend ongoing professional development workshops that focus on different subtypes and areas unique to OCD. In addition to their ongoing training, each clinician has a wide range of experience and training in other psychological areas. This ensures clients can choose the most appropriate clinical psychologist for their unique experience of OCD.
At Perth OCD Clinic, we also provide advanced training to other mental health care professionals in the assessment and treatment of OCD and related disorders.
Perth and beyond
Advancing international OCD research
In addition to helping OCD sufferers here in Perth, we aim to advance the treatment and research of OCD internationally. We collaborate on research projects with the Yale OCD Research Clinic, focusing on the development, testing and publication of supplementary psychological strategies for treatment-resistant OCD.
Dr Maloney has published OCD research in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at national and international OCD conferences and symposiums.
Specialised training
Meet the Affiliates
The affiliate practitioners have a wealth of clinical experience and specialist interests in the field of OCD. Founded in 2015, Perth OCD Clinic was the first specialty outpatient clinic in Australia to be registered with the International OCD Foundation.
Perth OCD Clinic comprises a network of independently practising clinical psychologists. All affiliate clinicians have undertaken specialised training in OCD provided by Dr Gayle Maloney, founder of the Perth OCD Clinic, and Associate Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr Gayle Maloney is the founder of the Perth OCD Clinic and holds an appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale University. As a senior clinical psychologist, Gayle has provided treatment to OCD sufferers and their families in Perth for over 20 years. Dr Maloney is passionate about providing supervision, professional development and workshops for mental health clinicians working in the field of OCD.
m: 0401 440 877
Chin-Ngee is a senior clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating adults and adolescents in hospitals, tertiary education, and rehabilitation settings. In addition to providing evidence-based treatment for OCD, Chin-Ngee is particularly skilled and experienced in the treatment of co-occurring psychological issues relating to complex trauma, PTSD, sexual assault and attachment-based difficulties.
m: 0426 486 044
Sarra is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in treating adults and adolescents (aged 15-25 years). Sarra has gained considerable clinical, research and training skills from leading international research and training institutions. Sarra is particularly skilled in the treatment of OCD and co-occurring psychological conditions including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and childhood trauma.
m: 0448 670 481
Marilyn is a senior clinical psychologist who has treated adults and adolescents across a range of private and public settings since 2008. Marilyn has a special interest in the treatment of all OCD subtypes, and is particularly skilled in the treatment of eating and body image disorders to assist clients with appearance-related OCD and repetitive behaviours.
m: 0423 237 040
Mary is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in treating adults and adolescents in a wide range of public and private settings. Mary provides evidence-based treatment for all subtypes of OCD. Mary is also particularly skilled in the treatment of complex trauma/PTSD, perfectionism, body dysmorphia and anxiety disorders.
m: 0497 504 957
Rebecca is a senior clinical psychologist who has developed a wide range of experience in treating adults and older adolescents (aged 18+) across public and private health sectors. Rebecca has a strong interest in evidence-based treatment of OCD and is also particularly skilled in the treatment of co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders.
m: 0439 992 362
Michelle is a clinical psychologist who has treated adults across a wide range of private settings, community clinics and not-for-profit organisations since 2005. Michelle is particularly skilled in the treatment of OCD and co-occurring psychological conditions of anxiety, depression and trauma related issues.
Maria is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in treating adults and adolescents in a wide range of public and private mental health settings. Maria provides evidence-based treatment for all subtypes of OCD. In addition, Maria is particularly skilled in the treatment of complex trauma, co-occurring anxiety disorders, and body image concerns and nutrition.
Bec is a clinical psychologist with a broad range of experience in treating children (10+) and their families, adolescents, and adults. Bec works closely with clients and their specific individual needs to optimise treatment outcomes. She is particularly skilled in the treatment of OCD and co-occurring psychological conditions of anxiety, depression, and parental stress.
m: 0478 946 036
Karen is a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with extensive experience treating adults and adolescents (16+) in private health and education settings. In addition to providing evidence-based treatment for OCD, Karen is particularly skilled and experienced in the treatment of co-occurring psychological issues relating to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and adjustment issues.
