Douglas Kirk

Areas of Expertise

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

• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• 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
• Attachment
• Parenting Issues
• Emotional Regulation and Emotional Issues
• Distress Regulation
• Coping Skills
• Self-Improvement
• Self-Esteem
• Assertiveness and Building Assertiveness
• Insomnia and Sleep Issues
• Perfectionism
• Workplace Bullying
• 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, WorkCover and NDIS provider

About

Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. With a background in the corporate sector, where he gained valuable insights and skills that he has carried into his work in mental health, he has spent the past decade working with community services and mental health providers, delivering essential support to the most vulnerable members of society.

Doug’s Experience

Through his diverse life experiences and working in corporate and not-for-profit organisations, he has deepened his understanding of the multifaceted challenges that individuals face. By engaging with a wide range of communities and demographics, Doug has cultivated empathy and insight, which inform his therapeutic practice. This broad spectrum of experiences has equipped him with the tools to address complex mental health issues effectively.

As a psychologist, Doug specialises in providing psychological services, conducting assessments and interventions in both individual and group settings. With expertise in trauma-informed care, risk assessment, and crisis intervention, Doug supports clients facing complex mental health challenges, helping them develop coping strategies that foster positive behavioural change.

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 every client feels heard, valued, and empowered throughout their journey. By focusing on your needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment essential for effective therapy. As a trauma-informed practitioner, he acknowledges the profound and lasting impact of past experiences on well-being and integrates sensitivity with evidence-based strategies to create a safe, compassionate space that nurtures healing and resilience.

The therapeutic modalities he uses include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Aids in understanding and changing unhelpful cognitive patterns and behaviors.
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): Focuses on teaching skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI): A client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Through these approaches, he is committed to facilitating meaningful progress and fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery in his clients.

Provides Services To

• Adults

Clinic Locations

• Telehealth/Online only

Languages

• English

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