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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.
