Dr Burt is a sessional consultant psychiatrist originally from Sydney, with extensive training and a unique professional background. He completed his medical degree and specialist psychiatry training in Sydney, followed by advanced training in adult psychiatry, neurostimulation therapies, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Experience & Expertise

Dr Burt combines clinical practice with academic and teaching experience. He has:
  • Published research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Co-authored a psychiatry textbook
  • Presented at national conferences
  • Taught medical students and junior doctors
  • Featured on psychiatry podcasts

Areas of Interest

Dr Burt provides care across a broad range of mental health conditions, with particular interests in:

  • Telepsychiatry
  • Neurostimulation therapies
  • Mood disorders
  • Trauma-related disorders
  • ADHD
  • Psychosis
  • Mental health care for veterans and first responders

Background

Before pursuing medicine, Dr Burt served for over a decade in the Australian Army and later worked as a paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service. This experience gives him a strong understanding of high-pressure environments and informs his compassionate, practical approach to patient care.

Patients

Dr Burt sees adults aged 18–65, including veterans and first responders.

Outside of Work

Outside of clinical practice, Dr Burt enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, and sharing good food.

Specialities

  • ADHD
  • General Adult Psychiatry
  • Mood Disorder
  • Psychosis
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Treatment Resistant Depression
  • Trauma