Specialising in Occupational PTSD | Police, Military & Veterans
Dr Al Griskaitis is a consultant psychiatrist and co-founder of The Psych Collective and The Heroic Collective for Occupational Trauma. He has a professional interest in occupational trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Much of his clinical work is with serving and former police officers, Fire & Rescue workers, military personnel and veterans who have developed PTSD following repeated exposure to trauma through their work.
Dr Al's approach to psychiatry is deliberately broader than medication.
Medication can be useful, but it is only one part of the picture and are usually not the solution. Dr Al prefers to understand why someone’s system has become overwhelmed, what is keeping it there, and what we can change to help them move forward.
Dr Al has authored many of The Psych Collective's resources, including The Depression Solution.Â
Dr Al accepts referrals for Police and Fire & Rescue workers through the Wollongong Clinic attached to South Coast Private Hospital, where he is the Director of Trauma Treatment.
He also prepares DVA reports for veterans Australia-wide using telehealth.Â
Treatment Approaches
Appointment with Dr Al
MAKE AN ENQUIRYDVA Reports
LEARN MORETrain with Dr Al
VIEW WORKSHOPSQualifications and Professional Background
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
University of Wollongong
MBBS
University of Sydney
Fellow of the RANZCPÂ
Clinical Experience
Private Practice
Dr Al has offered outpatient clinics since 2014.
Private Hospital and Outpatient Mental Health
Director of Trauma Treatment
Group Therapy
Dr Al regularly presents to clients about trauma
Clinical Leadership
Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee
The Depression Solution
The Depression Solution challenges the outdated “chemical imbalance” explanation and explores how stress, sensitivity, rumination, burnout, avoidance, trauma, lifestyle factors and emotional exhaustion can all contribute to depression.
It is a practical guide to understanding depression, addressing root causes, and using medication in a tactical way.
- Understand how root causes perpetuate depression
- Learn practical strategies that target the real problem
- Create a personalised recovery plan for lasting change
Available as an e-book or printed book on our store.
Learn MoreThe Heroic Collective
The Heroic Collective was founded by Dr Al Griskaitis and Jess O’Garr to support people with occupational PTSD, particularly frontline workers including police, military personnel, and veterans.
Our approach moves people from the chaos of Stage Zero through to Post-Traumatic Growth using a structured, stage-based model and EMDR-informed treatment that targets the underlying drivers of PTSD, not just symptoms.
The Heroic Collective offers online courses and free resources specifically designed to support recovery from occupational trauma in frontline roles.
Explore Free PTSD Resources
ONLINE COURSE
Rescue Your Relationships from PTSD Anger
A program for frontline workers, military personnel, and veterans living with occupational PTSD who struggle with anger that feels hard to control and is hurting their closest relationships.
WorkCover funding may be available in some cases,
subject to insurer approval.
Latest articles by Dr Al Griskaitis
The Role of Antidepressants
Root Causes of Depression
PTSD and Anger: How It Destroys Families and Relationships
Dr Al explains how anger increases in PTSD and what you can do about it.Â
Understanding cumulative trauma & PTSD in traumatic workplaces
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