| Occupation | Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MBBS, MD — University of Melbourne |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Psychopharmacology, TF-CBT |
| Registration | AHPRA — Medical Board of Australia (MED0001234567) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Liam O'Connor — AHPRA-registered psychiatrist and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist based in Melbourne, Australia. He specializes in PTSD, veterans' mental health, and complex trauma. Dr. O'Connor has extensive experience working with Australian Defence Force veterans, emergency services personnel, and survivors of childhood trauma.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| PTSD & combat trauma | EMDR, TF-CBT, Psychopharmacology |
| Complex PTSD | EMDR, CBT |
| Veterans' mental health | EMDR, TF-CBT |
| Moral injury | EMDR, CBT |
| Depression & anxiety | CBT, Psychopharmacology, EMDR |
| Emergency services trauma | EMDR, TF-CBT |
Dr. O'Connor brings a calm, steady presence to his work — qualities honed over years of supporting people through the aftermath of the most difficult experiences. He takes a holistic approach, combining EMDR for trauma processing with medication management where appropriate. He is deeply committed to reducing the stigma around seeking mental health support, particularly among veterans and first responders. His clients appreciate his authenticity, his dark sense of humour when appropriate, and his unwavering belief that recovery is possible — even after decades of suffering.
He offers in-person sessions in Carlton and telehealth across Australia.