Doug Burke

Doug Burke
Counsellor, Social Worker, Mental Health Worker

Specialising in:                                               

• Depression
• Trauma,
• Mental Health,
• Anxiety,
• Anger Management,
• Grief and Loss,
• Drug and Alcohol issues and resolving how these issues intrude on relationships. 

Many years of counselling experience and managing the delivery of structured exercise programs for Vietnam Veterans highlighted the link between a person's psychological and physical wellbeing and Doug applies this approach to counselling.

Doug focuses on the unity of the mind and body in response to intrusive emotions, particularly depression.  He works with you to help you understand how the patterns of depression present in your body; and with you, develops practical strategies for noticing and managing your physical reactions and stabilising your thoughts and emotions.  He also helps you recognise overlooked competencies which can be used in your recovery and future wellbeing.

Doug conducts groups combining therapy, exercise and body awareness, with participants reporting improved psychological and emotional changes as well as better physical health. 

Doug also provides Online and telephone counselling and support .

Doug is a registered Medicare provider so that you are  able to receive a rebate, if you have been referred by a General Practitioner, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician, who has developed a Mental Health Care Plan for you.

Therapy Types

Individual and relationship counselling

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
•  Interpersonal therapy, Strengths based
•  Solution-focussed, Mind/Body unity
• Client-centred
• Family therapy
• Narrative Therapy
•  Systems approach
• Grief and Loss Counselling 
• Motivational Interviewing
• Critical Incident Stress Management

Hours and Days of Availability

Doug is available weekdays 9am -5pm with evenings and weekends negotiable.   

Fees:

$120 for 55 minutes

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)
• Accredited Mental Health Worker under Medicare

Memberships

• Accredited Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Australian Critical Incident Stress Association
• Cannan Institute of Australia (Mental Health Professional Development)   

Contact Details

Practising Suburbs: Bardon
Address: 10 Dungory Street, The Gap QLD 4061
Phone: (07) 3300 6845
Mobile: 0414 963 142
Website: www.therafit.com.au
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