Dr Richard Clarke

Dr. Richard Clarke is a highly trained psychiatrist who is dedicated to providing individualized care and developing collaborative treatment plans to achieve patient goals and values. He focuses on using a combination of psychotherapies and psychopharmacology approaches to provide tailored care to his patients. Richard received his medical degree from the University of Western Australia, where he also completed his postgraduate training in psychiatry.

As an expert in child, adolescent and youth mental health, Richard emphasizes early intervention and hope in the recovery journey of patients. He also specializes in complex psychopharmacology and long-term psychotherapy and is skilled in using team-based liaison with practitioners for optimal patient management.

Richard has contributed to psychiatry research and publications and has written academic material for psychiatry teaching. He has a Certification as an Independent Medical Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners and has a private practice at Hollywood Private Hospital. Richard is the Clinical Lead of the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Program and Outpatient Eating Disorders Program. He is also a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Perth Children's Hospital.

Richard's approach to patient care is comprehensive, and he seeks to ensure that the medications he prescribes are necessary and appropriate for his patients. He continues to provide teaching and supervision to medical students and psychiatry trainees, holding an adjunct academic appointment. Overall, Richard Clarke's expertise in multiple areas of psychiatry and his compassionate approach ensure patients receive the best care possible.