Sleep or Insomnia Psychologists and Therapists in Prahran, VIC
Anxiety, depression, relationship and communication difficulties, people pleasing, shame, perfectionism, and low self-worth are just some of the struggles that can leave you feeling caught in painful patterns that are difficult to change. Often, these patterns make more sense when we understand them in the context of your early relationships and life experiences. My work helps you explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, so they no longer define how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Together, we work towards greater self-trust, emotional wellbeing, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Anxiety, depression, relationship and communication difficulties, people pleasing, shame, perfectionism, and low self-worth are just some of the struggles that can leave you feeling caught in painful patterns that are difficult to change. Often, these patterns make more sense when we understand them in the context of your early relationships and life experiences. My work helps you explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, so they no longer define how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Together, we work towards greater self-trust, emotional wellbeing, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
I support young adults and culturally linguistically diverse (CALD) people to better cope with their distress, achieve their goals, and make sense of their relationship with themselves and other people so that they can feel more confident and at ease with who they are, equipped with the tools to meet life's challenges as they come.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients who are presenting with: anxiety. OCD, trauma, PTSD, attachment, identity, and interpersonal challenges, adjustment to medical events and chronic conditions.
I am trauma-informed, culturally-inclusive, gender-affirming and neuro-affirming.
I support young adults and culturally linguistically diverse (CALD) people to better cope with their distress, achieve their goals, and make sense of their relationship with themselves and other people so that they can feel more confident and at ease with who they are, equipped with the tools to meet life's challenges as they come.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients who are presenting with: anxiety. OCD, trauma, PTSD, attachment, identity, and interpersonal challenges, adjustment to medical events and chronic conditions.
I am trauma-informed, culturally-inclusive, gender-affirming and neuro-affirming.
I work with adults (18–35) navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you reconnect with what truly matters so you can live with more purpose and fulfillment. I take a Humanistic approach, grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to create a meaningful life in their own unique way
I work with adults (18–35) navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you reconnect with what truly matters so you can live with more purpose and fulfillment. I take a Humanistic approach, grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to create a meaningful life in their own unique way
You might be finding that some parts of life feel demanding or draining, especially in spaces that don’t always align with how you think, feel, and respond. You may notice feelings of worry, emotional heaviness, or self-doubt that have developed over time, often in response to being misunderstood or feeling the need to adapt yourself to fit in. You might feel worn down by high expectations, hesitant to try new things, or preoccupied with how you’re coming across to others. At times, you may feel stuck or held back by long-standing self-criticism or negative beliefs.
You might be finding that some parts of life feel demanding or draining, especially in spaces that don’t always align with how you think, feel, and respond. You may notice feelings of worry, emotional heaviness, or self-doubt that have developed over time, often in response to being misunderstood or feeling the need to adapt yourself to fit in. You might feel worn down by high expectations, hesitant to try new things, or preoccupied with how you’re coming across to others. At times, you may feel stuck or held back by long-standing self-criticism or negative beliefs.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to understand or change. You may feel overwhelmed by worry, disconnected from others, highly self-critical, or caught in ways of coping that no longer serve you.
Using trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR Therapy, and Schema Therapy, I help you understand the parts, emotional wounds, and deeply held patterns shaping how you feel and relate. Together, we work towards reducing distress, healing what sits beneath the surface, and creating greater connection, clarity, and choice.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to understand or change. You may feel overwhelmed by worry, disconnected from others, highly self-critical, or caught in ways of coping that no longer serve you.
Using trauma-informed approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR Therapy, and Schema Therapy, I help you understand the parts, emotional wounds, and deeply held patterns shaping how you feel and relate. Together, we work towards reducing distress, healing what sits beneath the surface, and creating greater connection, clarity, and choice.
Professor Jerome Sarris PhD, MHSc, GDip (Psych) provides Integrative Mental Health Consultancy ▸ Mood disorders: depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress ▸Cognitive concerns & ADHD screening ▸Healthy brain ageing ▸Mental health optimisation & wellness: for functioning ▸Medicinal cannabis & psychedelic-assisted therapies: referral pathways (if appropriate)
Every consultation uses a structured biopsychosocial framework reviewing physical, mental, lifestyle and social health, supported by validated clinical scales.
Clients receive a written visual report with integrative treatment recommendations, lifestyle and psychosocial guidance, and targeted referral pathways- back to the existing care team or out to relevant clinical modalities.
My role is adjunctive rather than first-line, for people 16+ years of age who are clinically-stable. I work alongside the patient’s GP, psychiatrist or psychologist to add a research-led, whole-person perspective.
Professor Jerome Sarris PhD, MHSc, GDip (Psych) provides Integrative Mental Health Consultancy ▸ Mood disorders: depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress ▸Cognitive concerns & ADHD screening ▸Healthy brain ageing ▸Mental health optimisation & wellness: for functioning ▸Medicinal cannabis & psychedelic-assisted therapies: referral pathways (if appropriate)
Every consultation uses a structured biopsychosocial framework reviewing physical, mental, lifestyle and social health, supported by validated clinical scales.
Clients receive a written visual report with integrative treatment recommendations, lifestyle and psychosocial guidance, and targeted referral pathways- back to the existing care team or out to relevant clinical modalities.
My role is adjunctive rather than first-line, for people 16+ years of age who are clinically-stable. I work alongside the patient’s GP, psychiatrist or psychologist to add a research-led, whole-person perspective.
I work with people who have experienced significant life-stressors and trauma, and related symptoms of depression and anxiety. My approach is to sit alongside you as you explore how these stressful life events have impacted you, your relationships with others, and your opportunities. My first priority is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with you, grounded in respect and authenticity, to enable you to feel safe in the process. My goal is to guide and support you as you process what has happened to you and how you can move towards a future of good mental health and wellbeing.
I work with people who have experienced significant life-stressors and trauma, and related symptoms of depression and anxiety. My approach is to sit alongside you as you explore how these stressful life events have impacted you, your relationships with others, and your opportunities. My first priority is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with you, grounded in respect and authenticity, to enable you to feel safe in the process. My goal is to guide and support you as you process what has happened to you and how you can move towards a future of good mental health and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Dylan, a Performance and Clinical Psychologist. I support clients to connect with their meaning, purpose, and values, while managing complex challenges. I work with a diverse array of adult and adolescent clients, including high performing athletes, creatives and leaders, as well as those experiencing challenges such as burnout, life transitions, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD and ASD. In high performance psychology, I work with AFL players, A-league, Olympians and Paralympians, professional tennis, surfing, basketball, endurance sports, to name a few.
Hi, I'm Dylan, a Performance and Clinical Psychologist. I support clients to connect with their meaning, purpose, and values, while managing complex challenges. I work with a diverse array of adult and adolescent clients, including high performing athletes, creatives and leaders, as well as those experiencing challenges such as burnout, life transitions, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD and ASD. In high performance psychology, I work with AFL players, A-league, Olympians and Paralympians, professional tennis, surfing, basketball, endurance sports, to name a few.
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
As a seasoned counselor, I endeavor to bring a wealth of empathy and insight to guide individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. With a blend of modalities and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I create a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I am dedicated to fostering resilience and empowering others to overcome obstacles. Known for a compassionate approach and a commitment to continuous professional development, I offer support and connection, helping individuals navigate life
As a seasoned counselor, I endeavor to bring a wealth of empathy and insight to guide individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. With a blend of modalities and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I create a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I am dedicated to fostering resilience and empowering others to overcome obstacles. Known for a compassionate approach and a commitment to continuous professional development, I offer support and connection, helping individuals navigate life
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap.
I provide evidence-based therapy for adults with ADHD, with careful attention to overlapping conditions such as anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Together we look at focus, energy, habits, and daily structure so strategies fit your life. The aim is practical change supported by clear psychological insight.
Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap.
I provide evidence-based therapy for adults with ADHD, with careful attention to overlapping conditions such as anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Together we look at focus, energy, habits, and daily structure so strategies fit your life. The aim is practical change supported by clear psychological insight.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
Dr Daniel Leung is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist and PsyBA-Approved Supervisor who has worked in hospital, university, and community mental health settings. He has experience providing short- and long-term therapy for individuals as well as facilitated group-based therapy programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings designed to reduce the impact of anxiety and depression. He primarily works with mid-to-late adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, OCD), depression, complex trauma and PTSD, and substance use issues.
Dr Daniel Leung is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist and PsyBA-Approved Supervisor who has worked in hospital, university, and community mental health settings. He has experience providing short- and long-term therapy for individuals as well as facilitated group-based therapy programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings designed to reduce the impact of anxiety and depression. He primarily works with mid-to-late adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, OCD), depression, complex trauma and PTSD, and substance use issues.
If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
I’m Yukti, a registered psychologist working with adults. My practice is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and connection, and I hold a strong belief that therapy is most powerful when it feels human, relational, and safe.
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
I’m Yukti, a registered psychologist working with adults. My practice is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and connection, and I hold a strong belief that therapy is most powerful when it feels human, relational, and safe.
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
Dave works with the LGBTQIA+ community and is the Director of Q Psychology with clinics in St Kilda, Carlton, and Geelong. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems and was named Australian Psychologist of the Year in 2023. Dave is an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR certified, but also draws on CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments. As of August 2025 Dave will be commencing paternity leave and therefore is unable to take on new therapy clients.
Dave works with the LGBTQIA+ community and is the Director of Q Psychology with clinics in St Kilda, Carlton, and Geelong. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems and was named Australian Psychologist of the Year in 2023. Dave is an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR certified, but also draws on CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments. As of August 2025 Dave will be commencing paternity leave and therefore is unable to take on new therapy clients.
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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.