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Our story

OCD WA Incorporated (OCD WA) was founded in 2023 by Dr Leigh Sheppard to bridge critical gaps in support for Western Australians living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders (OCRDs), ensuring access to optimal treatment, peer connection and advocacy.

Leigh endured decades of undiagnosed OCD, facing isolation and barriers to effective care even after her late diagnosis. This personal journey, coupled with the lack of local peer support and system navigation challenges, inspired her and fellow advocates to establish OCD WA as a registered ACNC charity and IOCDF Global Partner.​

Determined to create change, Leigh channeled her lived experience, clinical knowledge and leadership to build psychologically safe spaces that validate, connect and empower.