Sleep or Insomnia Psychologists and Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
With years of diverse experience, I navigate a wide array of psychological concerns. Whether your issue is acute or prolonged, I provide an empathic, and collaborative approach to addressing your needs and goals. I utilise a range of evidence-based tools and therapies to address needs as appropriate, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Being acutely aware that every client is unique, I take great care to tailor approaches to each clients personality and thinking style.
Many couples reach a point where they feel more like roommates than love partners. You might be tired of the constant bickering, feeling unheard, or wondering if you can ever rebuild trust after it’s been broken. Whether you’re struggling with emotional distance or aren't sure if the relationship can be saved, we provide a structured, practical way to help you stop the cycle and start reconnecting.
Many couples reach a point where they feel more like roommates than love partners. You might be tired of the constant bickering, feeling unheard, or wondering if you can ever rebuild trust after it’s been broken. Whether you’re struggling with emotional distance or aren't sure if the relationship can be saved, we provide a structured, practical way to help you stop the cycle and start reconnecting.
As a professional counsellor, I offer confidential, compassionate support to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen and work with you at your own pace.
As a professional counsellor, I offer confidential, compassionate support to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen and work with you at your own pace.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
Georgia is a warm and supportive Clinical Psychologist offering online or phone-based therapy for adults. She creates a welcoming space where clients can safely explore their inner experiences, while developing greater self-compassion and flexibility in responding to distress.
Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
Georgia is a warm and supportive Clinical Psychologist offering online or phone-based therapy for adults. She creates a welcoming space where clients can safely explore their inner experiences, while developing greater self-compassion and flexibility in responding to distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? I support adults who want practical tools and compassionate therapy. I'm a Mental Health Social Worker, trained in EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy (parts work). I work with adults impacted by CPTSD, PTSD, acute trauma, attachment trauma, family violence, sexual assault, and relationship difficulties. I specialise in trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy and value the power of change through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I accept NDIS, WorkSafe, Victims of Crime, GP referrals, private health and self-referrals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? I support adults who want practical tools and compassionate therapy. I'm a Mental Health Social Worker, trained in EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy (parts work). I work with adults impacted by CPTSD, PTSD, acute trauma, attachment trauma, family violence, sexual assault, and relationship difficulties. I specialise in trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy and value the power of change through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. I accept NDIS, WorkSafe, Victims of Crime, GP referrals, private health and self-referrals.
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Along with my primary credentials, I complete regular professional development activities - most recently covering topics such as insomnia, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed therapy.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
Along with my primary credentials, I complete regular professional development activities - most recently covering topics such as insomnia, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed therapy.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness.
Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness.
Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
Isabel Koslowsky (she/her) is a gentle and empathetic counsellor, environmental student, visual landscape artist, and goal-setting/community access support worker on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
Originally from Poland, Isabel grew up in Germany after her family arrived there as refugees in the 1980s. She has also lived and worked in London and has called Australia home for the past 17 years.
Isabel Koslowsky (she/her) is a gentle and empathetic counsellor, environmental student, visual landscape artist, and goal-setting/community access support worker on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
Originally from Poland, Isabel grew up in Germany after her family arrived there as refugees in the 1980s. She has also lived and worked in London and has called Australia home for the past 17 years.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health.
Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health.
Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Hi there, I’m Marie and I love creating spaces for people to realise the patterns of their own minds and work towards feeling more alive and connected. As an integrative psychotherapist I work with couples and individuals in a way that honours your uniqueness as well as recognises the circumstances shaping your life. My approach is warm, inquisitive and creative and above all else I value collaborating with you to ensure we are creating processes that let you feel safe, inspired and closer to your most authentic and empowered self. I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.
Hi there, I’m Marie and I love creating spaces for people to realise the patterns of their own minds and work towards feeling more alive and connected. As an integrative psychotherapist I work with couples and individuals in a way that honours your uniqueness as well as recognises the circumstances shaping your life. My approach is warm, inquisitive and creative and above all else I value collaborating with you to ensure we are creating processes that let you feel safe, inspired and closer to your most authentic and empowered self. I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience.
Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience.
Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
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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.