About
Dr Claire Ahern practises as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist. Areas of clinical interest include Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, including Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Areas of clinical interest
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disordersincluding Hoarding DisorderBody Dysmorphic DisorderTrichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) and Excoriation (skin-picking) Disorder.
Parents with young children including pre- and post-natal depression/anxietymother-baby attachment and adjustment to parenthood.
Issues relating to “the self” including identityself-concept and self-esteem with respect to rolessexualitygenderlife transitions.
Anxiety disorders including panic attacksgeneralised anxietysocial anxiety and phobias (fear of flyingpublic speaking).
Perfectionismresponsibilitymorality and procrastination.