Treatment Services
B4DT & Concentrated
OCD Treatment
Melbourne MindCare offers two concentrated treatment formats for OCD:
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Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT), a concentrated four-day program
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Concentrated Treatment, a 6-session format within 2 or 3 weeks
B4DT was developed in Norway by Professors Gerd Kvale and Bjarne Hansen, compressing the most effective elements of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) into a structured, intensive format.
B4DT is delivered over four consecutive days in a small group setting, with a 1:1 client-to-clinician ratio — best described as individual treatment delivered within a group setting. Concentrated Treatment is delivered as a 6-session format within 2 or 3 weeks. and offered individually or in small groups. Which format is appropriate for you is determined at assessment and availability
Melbourne MindCare has been delivering these treatment formats in Melbourne, building on the first B4DT pilot in Melbourne and continues to lead its implementation and research in Australia. In 2026, Melbourne MindCare published the first Australian study of B4DT [link to published paper], demonstrating clinical effectiveness and high acceptability in a clinical setting.
Melbourne MindCare's clinicians have completed advanced training and formal accreditation under the mentorship of Professors Bjarne Hansen and Thröstur Björgvinsson, and Melbourne MindCare is currently the only accredited B4DT provider in Australia.
If you are interested in participating in one of our treatment programs, you can complete our client expression of interest form below.
Expression of Interest
Complete our online client Expression of Interest form. This only needs to be completed once — your information is stored securely and treated as confidential. Our clinical team reviews this to understand your needs and interest in OCD treatment.
Detailed Application
As B4DT and Concentrated Treatment groups become available, we may invite you to complete a more detailed application form to understand your situation and personal circumstances. Note: demand for B4DT and Concentrated Treatment currenlty exceed available spots, and we are actively working to increase access. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Screening and Preparation Phase
Following review of the application, the clinical team will offer a screening call with a clinician to further assess suitability, readiness and willingness for B4DT and concentrated treatments. Ahead of starting treatment, 1-2 preparation sessions are completed to develop a shared understanding of the treatment and create an individual treatment plan.
Concentrated Treatment
Treatment is delivered as either B4DT or Concentrated Treatment, depending on your assessment.
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B4DT is delivered over four consecutive days in a small group of clients, each paired 1:1 with a clinician — individual treatment delivered in a group setting, focused on exposure and response prevention (ERP).
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Concentrated Treatment is delivered as a 6-session format within 2 or 3 weeks, utilising the same evidence-based B4DT approach.
Consolidation and Follow-Up
Following concentrated treatment, we schedule booster sessions — typically at 10 days and 3 months after treatment — to check in and consolidate your progress. Once these are complete, your care with us concludes, and you return to your GP or usual treating team for any ongoing support. This also allows us to offer B4DT and Concentrated Treatment to others waiting for access.
Steps to access B4DT for OCD or Concentrated Treatment
Individual Therapy
At Melbourne MindCare (MMC), we offer individual therapy grounded in evidence-based psychological treatments, with a strong focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related conditions.
Our clinicians specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Therapy is delivered in a structured and personalised way, helping you develop practical skills to make meaningful and lasting change.
Because these difficulties often overlap with challenges such as depression, trauma, or life stress, we may also integrate complementary approaches where appropriate, including:
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or seeking specialised support, our aim is to help you feel more empowered, connected, and confident in your everyday life.
Individual therapy can also serve as preparation for more intensive treatment options, including the Bergen Concentrated OCD Treatment, when a concentrated approach may be appropriate.
Training & Supervision
At Melbourne MindCare (MMC), we are committed to supporting the professional development of psychologists and mental health practitioners through high-quality clinical supervision and training.
Nathan Dowling, Principal Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, provides supervision grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world clinical experience, with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and related presentations.
Supervision aims to support clinicians in developing clinical confidence, reflective practice, and advanced therapeutic skills, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering effective, evidence-based care
CONTACT US
Interested in learning more, or ready to register your interest in B4DT or Concentrated Treatment?
We'd love to hear from you.
Phone: (03) 9937 8417
Email: admin@melbournemindcare.com.au
Richmond, Victoria, 3121
Melbourne MindCare acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live and work and pays respect to Elders past and present. Copyright © 2025 Melbourne MindCare and Nathan Dowling. All rights reserved.