Barney gained his qualifications from the University of Queensland in 1983 and he became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 1998. At his Noosaville private practice, Dr Kann consults with clients in general psychiatry. His interests include assessment and treatment of affective and anxiety disorders, psychiatric disorders associated with medical/surgical conditions and treatments, and independent psychiatric/medico-legal reporting.

Qualifications

  • MBBS (Univ of QLD- 1983)
  • FRANZCP (1998)

Current Position

Consultant Psychiatrist

Private Practice
Gympie Terrace Specialist Centre
Noosaville Queensland

Appointments

2004- Current Private Practice

Gympie Terrace Specialist Centre
Noosaville Queensland

1999– 2004 Private Psychiatric Practice

Cooroy Private Hospital
Cooroy Queensland

1998– 2003 Staff Specialist

Sunshine Coast Adult Mental Health Service (part-time)

Director

Electroconsive Therapy Service

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist (part-time)
1998 – 2004 Private Practice

Cooroy Private Hospital (part-time)

1997 – 1998 Senior Psychiatric Registrar

Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes Brisbane Queensland

Dissertation –

Genetic association between dopamine receptor
alleles and combat-related PTSD, anxiety and alcohol abuse

1992 – 1997 Psychiatry Registrar

Various Hospitals and Community Psychiatry Clinics

Areas of Interest
  • Short & long term psychotherapy
  • Bipolar affective disorder
  • Pregnancy-related psychiatric disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Trauma-related disorders
  • Anxiety disorders / cognitive behaviour therapy