Dr Lance Risbey, MBBS, FRANZCP
Consultant Psychiatrist
Medical Graduate, University of Western Australia
Postgraduate Psychiatry training, 1973 -1977
Member of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, December 1977
Commenced full-time private practice, January 1978
Elected to Fellow of RANZCP, October 1982
Special interest in trauma from 1987, commencing with Vietnam Veterans, current practice includes broad range of trauma survivors from Defence force; Civilian and Childhood trauma; Peer support.
Specialist training/attendance at trauma workshops and conferences on a broad range of trauma-related themes
EMD-R training, 1991 -1992
Member of Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, since 1991 - current Co-Deputy Chair of WA Chapter, ASTSS
Member of Special Interest Group - Trauma, College of Psychiatrists, RANZCP, from 1996
Secretary Conference Committee, ASTSS Annual Conference 2005, Perth WA
Supervisor of other professionals with special interest in trauma
Special Interests
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Delayed onset Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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Complex Post-trauma disorders
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Post-trauma co-morbid disorders including Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Anxiety states
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Involvement in TASSC
Dr Risbey is a founding Associate member of the Trauma and Stress Specialists Centre in conjunction with Ms Elizabeth Sachse. He has a special interest in multi-disciplinary treatment of disorders related to trauma and extreme stress. Dr Risbey has worked extensively with war veterans and currently serving defence personnel, assessing and reporting on eligibility for war-related pensions. He also is experienced in forensic psychiatry assessments for Criminal Injuries Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Workers Compensation Injuries. He has been an expert Court witness in a number of Military cases. Dr Risbey has extensive experience in working with Psychologists and other mental health professionals, and has been a keen supporter in the development of TASSC.
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