- Learn as much as you can about OCD
- Take care of yourself and seek professional help if you need it
- Try not to participate in their rituals – this only reinforces and entrenches OCD symptoms
- Try not to let OCD take over the family or relationship
- Criticism and negative comments can make OCD worse – try to create a calm and supportive environment
- Acknowledge improvements however small
- A non-judgemental attitude is helpful
- Try viewing OCD as separate from the person not like a character flaw
- Remember that it is normal to feel frustrated, angry or resentful when OCD interferes with your life
- Encourage the person to talk about their OCD so you know how it affects them and how you can help
- Encourage your loved one to get professional help
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Published by Sherry-Lee Smith Child, Adolescent, Adult, Psychologist. Perth, WA
Sherry-Lee Smith MAPS MAAP EMDRAA ISST CEDC
Psychologist
BA (Psych) Hons
Registered; Perth Western Australia
Sherry is a registered psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. Sherry aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to increase their self-awareness and develop towards their full potential.
Issues addressed include;
depression and other mood disorders
anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety etc.)
stress
self-harm
suicidal ideation
self-esteem
personal growth
anger management
drug and alcohol use
grief and loss
relationship difficulties and separation
adolescent issues
young adult issues
eating disorders
insomnia
body image issues
family of origin issues
Sherry uses an integrated therapeutic approach to counselling and psychotherapy tailoring the intervention to meet the unique needs of the client. Approaches may include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Expressive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
Sherry has experience working at an adolescent mental health services with adolescents and their families experiencing depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. She has co-ordinated a drug and alcohol service for adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties related to their own or another’s drug and alcohol use and co-occurring mental health issues. Sherry has worked counselling children and adolescents who have experienced parental separation and family conflict. She has experience running groups related to drug and alcohol use, parenting, grief and loss, family and relationships, bullying and friendships, self-esteem, and parental separation.
Sherry is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). She is also an member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Medicare rebates and private health fund rebates may apply.
If you would like to book an appointment with Sherry or would like further information please contact her by phone or email.
Phone: 042 135 1020
Email: smith.sherrylee@gmail.com
Sherry-Lee Smith
Mt Lawley Counselling Centre
13 Alvan Street
Mt Lawley WA
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