Sleep or Insomnia Psychologists and Therapists in Blacktown, NSW
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
Paula Garrido Clinical Psychologist NDIS
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone
A safe, compassionate space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're used to carrying things on your own. You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure about your next step in life. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
Maria has a keen interest in children as well as women’s health and has extensive experience with perinatal mental health and child development. She is passionate about supporting new parents as they navigate the exciting yet challenging transition to parenthood. Having worked extensively in the area of pregnancy loss, Maria has provided much-needed support to families through their grieving process, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. Maria’s dedication to comprehensive care for parents extends from planning to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Maria speaks tagalog (Filipino).
Maria has a keen interest in children as well as women’s health and has extensive experience with perinatal mental health and child development. She is passionate about supporting new parents as they navigate the exciting yet challenging transition to parenthood. Having worked extensively in the area of pregnancy loss, Maria has provided much-needed support to families through their grieving process, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. Maria’s dedication to comprehensive care for parents extends from planning to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Maria speaks tagalog (Filipino).
NDIS participants, we provide support focusing on capacity building, emotional wellbeing, and improving daily functioning. Our approach is respectful, flexible, and tailored to each participant’s individual goals and needs.
NDIS participants, we provide support focusing on capacity building, emotional wellbeing, and improving daily functioning. Our approach is respectful, flexible, and tailored to each participant’s individual goals and needs.
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
Hi! My name is Shirley and I am an empathetic practitioner who takes a person-centered approach to supporting my clients. I have particular interests supporting clients with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Hi! My name is Shirley and I am an empathetic practitioner who takes a person-centered approach to supporting my clients. I have particular interests supporting clients with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Hi, I'm Ashleigh, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of life. As a warm and compassionate psychologist, I believe in the power of individual change and the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I’m here to help you tap into that potential.
Hi, I'm Ashleigh, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of life. As a warm and compassionate psychologist, I believe in the power of individual change and the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I’m here to help you tap into that potential.
Feel paralysed by anxiety, depression, OCD loops or a mind that won’t switch off? I’m a psychologist with 13+ years of experience who helps adults and older teens (16+) face fears, quiet self-criticism and rebuild a life that feels genuinely meaningful.
Feel paralysed by anxiety, depression, OCD loops or a mind that won’t switch off? I’m a psychologist with 13+ years of experience who helps adults and older teens (16+) face fears, quiet self-criticism and rebuild a life that feels genuinely meaningful.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Your Mind at Ease is centrally located in Parramatta Square and has, over the years, supported the diverse therapeutic needs of clients through a range of holistic and psychological interventions. We believe healing is deeply rooted in culture and spirituality and when thoughtfully integrated with evidence-based psychological practice, they create meaningful and lasting change that individuals can truly embody in their everyday lives. Your Mind at Ease offers experience in delivering tailored, client-centred therapeutic approaches. Taking the first step is overwhelming but the most important step. Call us for free 15mins chat.
Your Mind at Ease is centrally located in Parramatta Square and has, over the years, supported the diverse therapeutic needs of clients through a range of holistic and psychological interventions. We believe healing is deeply rooted in culture and spirituality and when thoughtfully integrated with evidence-based psychological practice, they create meaningful and lasting change that individuals can truly embody in their everyday lives. Your Mind at Ease offers experience in delivering tailored, client-centred therapeutic approaches. Taking the first step is overwhelming but the most important step. Call us for free 15mins chat.
Life is filled with challenges and tribulations but a little guidance can help to point you in the right direction. Smita is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an associated member of the APS. Smita holds an M.Phil ( Master of Philosophy) degree in Medical and Social Psychology, a Master's Degree in Applied and Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education. She also obtained a year of training in epidemiology and genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. She has also completed Counselling children course from ACS Australia.
Life is filled with challenges and tribulations but a little guidance can help to point you in the right direction. Smita is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an associated member of the APS. Smita holds an M.Phil ( Master of Philosophy) degree in Medical and Social Psychology, a Master's Degree in Applied and Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education. She also obtained a year of training in epidemiology and genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. She has also completed Counselling children course from ACS Australia.
Ashleigh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who supports individuals navigating a variety of concerns, with a special interest in complex life transitions, including cancer, chronic illness, grief, and late diagnosis ADHD/ASD. She recognises that every individual is unique and tailors treatment to suit each client’s needs, values, and goals, drawing from a range of evidence based approaches.
Her approach is both practical and reflective, supporting clients to make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings while building strategies to cope and navigate challenges. She often integrates creative and visual tools in her sessions.
Ashleigh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who supports individuals navigating a variety of concerns, with a special interest in complex life transitions, including cancer, chronic illness, grief, and late diagnosis ADHD/ASD. She recognises that every individual is unique and tailors treatment to suit each client’s needs, values, and goals, drawing from a range of evidence based approaches.
Her approach is both practical and reflective, supporting clients to make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings while building strategies to cope and navigate challenges. She often integrates creative and visual tools in her sessions.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
Grounded in empowerment and holistic well-being, my therapeutic practice aims to foster resilience, fulfillment, and balance. During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more. I incorporate techniques to help individuals disconnect from sticky emotions, enabling them to connect with their true selves and receive divine guidance and healing.
Grounded in empowerment and holistic well-being, my therapeutic practice aims to foster resilience, fulfillment, and balance. During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more. I incorporate techniques to help individuals disconnect from sticky emotions, enabling them to connect with their true selves and receive divine guidance and healing.
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
Our sessions may help you feel more grounded when anxiety, panic, or overwhelm arise, improve sleep and a sense of day-to-day stability, better understand patterns in relationships, study, or work, process grief, trauma, or major life changes at a manageable pace, and build resilience, confidence, and a clearer sense of direction.
I have a genuine respect for people and the complexity of what they carry. I value the opportunity to sit with you, understand your experience, and work alongside you through periods of challenge, uncertainty, and change. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges. I’m drawn to the moments in therapy where things begin to shift, when patterns become clearer, when someone feels truly heard, and when small changes start to open up something larger. At the heart of my work is a genuine love of people.
Our sessions may help you feel more grounded when anxiety, panic, or overwhelm arise, improve sleep and a sense of day-to-day stability, better understand patterns in relationships, study, or work, process grief, trauma, or major life changes at a manageable pace, and build resilience, confidence, and a clearer sense of direction.
I have a genuine respect for people and the complexity of what they carry. I value the opportunity to sit with you, understand your experience, and work alongside you through periods of challenge, uncertainty, and change. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges. I’m drawn to the moments in therapy where things begin to shift, when patterns become clearer, when someone feels truly heard, and when small changes start to open up something larger. At the heart of my work is a genuine love of people.
I am a Social Worker and a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I have worked in mental health, disability, with the aged and the dying. Throughout my life journey I have come to have a deep appreciation of the human spirit and its capacity for growth and development. I understand that we are all unique in our response to the challenges that we face, and I work towards creating a supportive and safe environment that allows exploration of what is currently occurring in your life and how it is impacting your ability to live as you would like. Through this process, awareness deepens and the possibility and opportunity for change can occur.
I am a Social Worker and a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I have worked in mental health, disability, with the aged and the dying. Throughout my life journey I have come to have a deep appreciation of the human spirit and its capacity for growth and development. I understand that we are all unique in our response to the challenges that we face, and I work towards creating a supportive and safe environment that allows exploration of what is currently occurring in your life and how it is impacting your ability to live as you would like. Through this process, awareness deepens and the possibility and opportunity for change can occur.
Nearby Sleep or Insomnia Therapists Searches for Blacktown
- Baulkham Hills
- Bella Vista
- Fairfield
- Granville
- Merrylands
- Northmead
- Norwest
- Parramatta
- Seven Hills
- The Ponds
- Wentworthville
- Westmead
Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.