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Dr. Joe Starke

Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist · he/him

Dr. Joe Starke is a consultant liaison psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and mindfulness teacher. A pioneer in clinical psychedelic-assisted therapy trials in Australia, Joe specialises in treatment-resistant depression, trauma, chronic pain, and mind-body overlaps.

Dr. Joe Starke is a consulting psychiatrist and is not currently taking direct clients.

Ways of working

  • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
  • Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Medicine (University of Rochester)
  • Integrative Psychotherapy

Experienced in

  • Treatment-Resistant Depression
  • Complex Trauma & PTSD
  • Chronic Pain & Somatic Overlap
  • Body Image Disturbance & Anorexia Nervosa
  • Mindfulness in Medical Practice
  • Psychedelic Medicine Education & Integration

Works with

  • Adults
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Trauma Survivors
  • Clinical Trial Candidates

Qualifications

  • MBChB (Doctor of Medicine)
  • MSc in Stress and Health
  • Master of Medicine in Psychiatry
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
  • MAPS Trained MDMA-Assisted Therapist

Professional memberships

  • RANZCP (Fellow)
  • Clinical Psychedelic Lab, Monash University (Senior Consultant)
  • AMAPP member

Availability

Consulting psychiatrist; not accepting new clients.

Not taking direct client referrals.