Prof. David Sarikaya

Professor David Sarikaya MBPsS MAPA

David obtained a Bachelors degree from Monash University, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited undergraduate psychology major from Swinburne University and post graduate training in counselling psychology at RMIT University. He completed his doctorate examining the intrapersonal impact of interpersonal dynamics under the supervision of Dr. John Cone, Consultant Psychiatrist and was awarded a PhD on 8 February 2000.


David attended extensive documented professional supervision with amongst others, Dr. Jim Penney, Consultant Psychologist and Dr. John Cone, Consultant Psychiatrist.


David’s early research was in the area of chronic schizophrenia at Mont Park Psychiatric Hospital in Melbourne and the Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit. He has conducted extensive research into schizophrenia, personality, depression, anxiety, ptsd, vicarious traumatization, pathological addictions, sexual disorders, the self and the theory and practice of psychotherapy.


David is the pioneer of Self Empowerment Theory and its practical applications, Self Empowerment Therapy and Single Sessions Self Empowerment Therapy which is derived from his research findings into the self.


David has held several Ministerial Appointments and is the Director of several clinic brands and an art gallery, Karmalot Gallery: http://karmalotgallery.blogspot.com.au/




Books Authored (In the name of David Kaye)

CROSSROADS: Your Journey Within. Melbourne Books June 2002.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

The Five Minute Therapist. Karmalot Publishing May 2018.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

Self Empowerment Therapy: From Theory to Practice. eBook. Karmalot Publishing 10/2020.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

Blame Gabriel: Acute Grief Following Death of a Loved One. eBook. Karmalot Publishing. Worldwide release. 10/2020.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

Blame Gabriel: Acute Grief Following Death of a Loved One. Lambert Academic Publishing. Worldwide release in 8 languages. 11/2020.

Self Empowerment Therapy: From Theory to Practice. Lambert Academic Publishing. Worldwide release in 8 languages. 02/2021.

A Compelling Hypothesis: Does Mental Illness Exist? KarmaCan Publishing. 12/2022.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

Workingholics Anonymous. eBook. KarmaCan Publishing. 07/2023
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/

A Short Course in Counselling Skills. KarmaCan Publishing. 01/2024.
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com/



Presentations

Effect of Self Discrepancies on Emotions and Life Satisfaction.
http://www.anzap.com.au/images/anzap-docs-2018/ANZAP_2018_Conference_-_Full_Final_Program.pdf

Effect of Self Discrepancies on Emotions and Life Satisfaction. Istanbul Neuropsychiatric Hospital 09/02/202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C88ObNtsNH8



Research Published (In the name of Professor David Kaye)

Citation: Kaye, D. (2022). A Pilot Study: Self-Empowerment Therapy for Depression Associated with PTSD. Biomed Sci Clin Res, 1(1), 36-38.
https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/a-pilot-study-selfempowerment-therapy-for-depression-associated-with-ptsd.pdf

Citation: Kaye, D. (2023). The Effect of Self-Discrepancies on Emotions and Life Satisfaction. Biomed Sci Clin Res, 2(1), 94-99.
https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/the-effect-of-selfdiscrepancies-on-emotions-and-life-satisfaction.pdf

Citation: Kaye, D. (2023). Blame Gabriel: Acute Grief Following Death of a Loved One A Study of Self Empowerment Therapy. Int J Psychiatry, 8(2), 21-27.
https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/blame-gabriel-acute-grief-following-death-of-a-loved-one-a-study-0f-self-empowermenttherapy.pdf

Citation: Kaye, D. (2023). Vicarious Trauma: The Next Pandemic? Int J Health Policy Plann, 2(1), 47-49.
https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/vicarious-trauma-the-next-pandemic.pdf

Citation: David Kaye (2023) Self-Empowerment Therapy for Depression Associated with PTSD. Sci Set J of Med Cli Case Stu 2(2), 01-04.
https://www.mkscienceset.com/articles_file/826-_article1687152738.pdf



Proposed and/or underway Research Programs

Efficacy of Self Empowerment Therapy in combination with Agomelatine (Valodxan), CBT and placebo in the treatment of PTSD amongst returning combat veterans: A randomized placebo controlled trial.

Therapeutic effects of Self Empowerment Therapy as single session therapy.

Efficacy of Self Empowerment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Placebo in treatment of depression and anxiety associated with PTSD.

AKI Prevention Research. Emergent Technology Research Institute. 2019+



Professional Development & Training Programs

-Spitting the Dummy: Anger Management,
-Leadership,
-Self & Integrity Management,
-Anger & Vicarious Trauma Management.


David is a Consultant at The Canberra Clinic and provides assessment and treatment utilizing evidence-based interventions.


Specialties

PTSD
Depression
Relationship Issues
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Sexual Disorders


Issues

Addiction
Alcohol Abuse
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Careers Guidance
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Gambling
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
PTSD
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Loss
Women's Issues
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Thinking Disorders


Types of Therapy

Self Empowerment Therapy
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Humanistic
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Strength-Based
Transactional Analysis
Trauma Informed/Focused


Modality
Individuals
Couples
Family
Groups