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Behavioral Addictions ICD-11 6C7Y / Impulse Control

Shopping Addiction (Oniomania / Compulsive Buying)

Irresistible impulse to purchase unnecessary goods for emotional regulation, followed by immediate post-purchase guilt and financial consequence.

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Diagnostic Code ICD-11 6C7Y / Impulse Control
Clinical Category Behavioral Addictions
Recommended Modalities CBT, Behavioral Scaffolding
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

ICD-11 6C7Y / Impulse Control

Irresistible impulse to purchase unnecessary goods for emotional regulation, followed by immediate post-purchase guilt and financial consequence.

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Buying high-rush items that remain unopened
Concealing packages from partners
Shopping during depressive or anxious episodes
Mounting debt

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

24-hour impulse delay protocols
Unlinking credit cards from 1-click checkout
Emotional needs mapping
CBT behavioral experiments

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Online 1-click buying provides immediate dopamine with zero executive resistance.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

Standard Consultation: $260.00
Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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