Douglas Kirk

Areas of Expertise

Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:

• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations)
• Stress , Stress Management and Burnout
• Depression
• Anger Management
• Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) & ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
• Social Anxiety, Social Skills Deficits and Building Social Skills
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Parenting Issues
• Emotional Regulation and Emotional Issues
• Distress Regulation
• Coping Skills
• Self-Esteem
• Assertiveness and Building Assertiveness
• Insomnia and Sleep Issues
• Perfectionism
• Antisocial Personality
• Bipolar Disorder (BD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Domestic Violence
• Substance Abuse
• Gambling Problems and Compulsions
• Intellectual Disability
• Schizophrenia
• Suicidal Ideation
• Psychotic Disorders
• Forensic Psychology Issues
• Psychologist Reports
• Medicare, Private Health Insurers, and NDIS provider

About

Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA. With a background in the corporate sector, he has spent the past
decade working with community services and mental health providers, delivering support to the most vulnerable
members of society.

Through his life experiences and working in corporate and not-for-profit organisations, he has gained valuable insights into the diverse challenges that many individuals face.

How can Doug help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation or counselling, he can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with him today.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Master of Professional Psychology, Western Sydney University, Sydney
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced (Honours), Monash University, Melbourne
• Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology) Swinburne University, Melbourne

Treatment Approaches

Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies to create a safe, compassionate space for healing and resilience.

The therapeutic modalities he uses include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Provides Services To

• Adults

Clinic Locations

• Telehealth/Online only

Languages

• English

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