Dr. Kirra Krisch (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
Kirra has worked across diverse clinical settings, including university research programs, private practice, school settings, and the mental health inpatient unit at Gold Coast University Hospital. She has experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each developmental stage.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety Disorders (Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, etc.)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Perfectionism
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Depression
Attachment Problems
Emotion Regulation Difficulties
Grief and Loss
ADHD and Autism assessments
Supervision to Psychologists
About
Kirra’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. She integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, attachment-focused approaches, and receives supervision in providing Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) to support clients in overcoming internal challenges. She is passionate about working across the lifespan, supporting young children and families in laying a strong foundation for emotional development and attachment, guiding adolescents through life transitions, and assisting adults in managing emotional and psychological difficulties.
In addition to her clinical work, Kirra has published several studies in the area of anxiety disorders, particularly on enhancing the long-term effectiveness of exposure therapy for specific phobias. Kirra has been a tutor and a guest lecturer in undergraduate Psychology courses at Griffith University and has provided training workshops on treating paediatric OCD. Kirra is a STAP-accredited supervisor, providing guidance and supervision for psychologists.