About
Dr Elizabeth Buikstra
BSc Hons (Psych), MBA, MPJM, PhD, MAPS
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Buikstra is a Registered Psychologist with 25 years’ experience in clinical, project management, research and leadership including a wide range of areas such as resilience, mental health, human factors, rural and remote mental health, and health generally.
Liz brings a unique perspective to rural and remote mental health, shaped by her diverse experience working and conducting research across many parts of Queensland. Her background with the ADF and Queensland Health, combined with strong family ties, gives her a deep understanding of the environments in which Health, Defence Force, and Policing personnel operate. Liz recognises the importance of tailoring treatment to address issues such as trauma, PTSD, workplace stress, burnout, grief and loss, and interpersonal or family difficulties.
About Lacewing Psychology
Lacewing butterflies are native to the far north of Australia, with the Red and Orange Lacewing butterflies featuring in the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary located in Kuranda, Far North Queensland. For me, the butterfly symbol represents transformation and resilience, and reflects the positive lifestyle changes that individuals can achieve.
Qualifications and Academic Achievements
- Master of Business Administration and Master of Project Management (2013)
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement (Faculty of Business and Law) (2013)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management (Project Management) (2008)
- Doctor of Philosophy (major Psychology) (2004)
- Australian Postgraduate Award to complete PhD studies at USQ (2000)
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (2003)
- University Medal (1999)
- Australian Psychological Society Prize (1999)
- Faculty of Sciences Achievement Medal (1999)
- Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) (major Psychology) (1999)
- Bachelor of Science (with Distinction) (major Psychology) (1998)
- Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Achievement (Faculty of Science)(1997)
Professional Development
- EMDR Grief and Loss Training (Roger Solomon 2025)
- EMDR, Pre-Verbal & Early Attachment Trauma Special Interest Group (2025)
- EMDR and Anger Special Interest Group (2025)
- EMDR Therapy Structural Dissociation & Masterclass Advanced Level Training (Roger Solomon 2025)
- EMDR Therapy, Addictions and Parts (Working with Dissociation) (2025)
- Delivering EMDR Therapy Online Special Interest Group (2025)
- EMDR Therapy for Parts and Dissociation Special Interest Group (2025)
- EMDR Therapy, Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours Training (2024)
- EMDR Basic Level Training (2024)
- Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by Step Guide through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model (2024)
- Somatic Therapies in the Spotlight: A Training Event (2024)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive Online Course (2023)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training Course (2023)
- Schema Therapy Online Course: The Basic Schema Model, Methods and Strategies (2023)
- Ethical Decision Making in Psychology (2023)
- Mental State Examination (Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning) (2023)
- Foundations of Risk Assessment and Management (Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning)(2023)
- Formulation and Intervention Planning (Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning) (2023)
- Circle of Security Parenting Training (2012)
- Mindfulness-integrated CBT for Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention (2008)
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2008)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2006)
- Australian Registered Psychologist (2000)
Memberships
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
- EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Registered Medicare Provider
Book Appointment
You’re welcome to book an appointment directly — no referral is required. However, if you wish to access the Medicare rebate, a referral from a GP or Psychiatrist is necessary. Referrals are also required for third party organisations, such as ADF, DVA and QPS (self-refer program).
