Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
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I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
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Are you needing counselling support because you’re feeling depressed, anxious or stressed? Or perhaps you want to improve your quality of life through improvements in your confidence, self esteem or relationships? Or are you having problems with motivation or sleep?
Are you needing counselling support because you’re feeling depressed, anxious or stressed? Or perhaps you want to improve your quality of life through improvements in your confidence, self esteem or relationships? Or are you having problems with motivation or sleep?
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Dr Jacky Wan - Multilingual Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
Having extensive research and clinical experience in supporting people with sleep difficulties, I am passionate about working with clients to identify the root cause of individual sleep issues.
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical supervisory roles held at both hospitals and private practice. In this time I have specialised in sleep issues, sleep disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and other clinical presentations. I am passionate about providing caring and compassionate psychological support, tailored to my individual clients. This can range from resolving painful history to promoting growth in various stages of their life. Having practiced in both Hong Kong and Australia, I speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Having extensive research and clinical experience in supporting people with sleep difficulties, I am passionate about working with clients to identify the root cause of individual sleep issues.
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical supervisory roles held at both hospitals and private practice. In this time I have specialised in sleep issues, sleep disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and other clinical presentations. I am passionate about providing caring and compassionate psychological support, tailored to my individual clients. This can range from resolving painful history to promoting growth in various stages of their life. Having practiced in both Hong Kong and Australia, I speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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I have been in the field since 2018 and worked within both Private and Public sectors, before moving into more specialised work with a focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This experience has allowed me to develop a broad scope of skills and an ability to support a wide range of clients and complex presentations. I have particular experience supporting clients with; Borderline Personality, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness training, trauma, domestic violence, work-related difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems and emotional dysregulation.
I have been in the field since 2018 and worked within both Private and Public sectors, before moving into more specialised work with a focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This experience has allowed me to develop a broad scope of skills and an ability to support a wide range of clients and complex presentations. I have particular experience supporting clients with; Borderline Personality, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness training, trauma, domestic violence, work-related difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems and emotional dysregulation.
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Edwin is experienced in facilitating: overcoming life challenges, healing from trauma, improving sleep and overcoming fepression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
At our clinic, we focus on you as a whole person – your background, current challenges, and what brings you to wellness. We are a warm, professional private practice dedicated to offering you the best possible Psychologist, Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Psychologist in Adelaide for your unique needs, delivered via evidence-based treatment. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and compassionate practice where all individuals, regardless of cultural, gender or sexual identity can receive equitable mental health services and support.
Edwin is experienced in facilitating: overcoming life challenges, healing from trauma, improving sleep and overcoming fepression, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
At our clinic, we focus on you as a whole person – your background, current challenges, and what brings you to wellness. We are a warm, professional private practice dedicated to offering you the best possible Psychologist, Mental Health Therapist or Clinical Psychologist in Adelaide for your unique needs, delivered via evidence-based treatment. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and compassionate practice where all individuals, regardless of cultural, gender or sexual identity can receive equitable mental health services and support.
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Integrative Psychology Associates
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Integrative Psychology Associates it is a Telehealth private practice that offers online mental health support through video conferencing. Our psychologists are highly qualified and experienced and provide individualised and tailored treatment using evidence-based practice for presenting issues including ASD, ADHD, trauma, social skills, parent support, pain management, OCD, emotional & behavioural difficulties, work stress, post post-natal depression, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and school refusal. Telehealth therapy is convenient and private and can reduce the stress of balancing work and family demands with appointments. IPA
Integrative Psychology Associates it is a Telehealth private practice that offers online mental health support through video conferencing. Our psychologists are highly qualified and experienced and provide individualised and tailored treatment using evidence-based practice for presenting issues including ASD, ADHD, trauma, social skills, parent support, pain management, OCD, emotional & behavioural difficulties, work stress, post post-natal depression, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and school refusal. Telehealth therapy is convenient and private and can reduce the stress of balancing work and family demands with appointments. IPA
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I utilise an eclectic, personalised, and compassionate approach to treatment and assessment. I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating. I offer neurodiversity-affirming treatment and assessments to adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD and Autism-spectrum disorder. I also offer forensic treatment and psycholegal assessment for civil and criminal issues (including violence, sexual offending, general offending, fire-setting, and stalking)
I utilise an eclectic, personalised, and compassionate approach to treatment and assessment. I treat a wide range of mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), personality disorders, psychosis, addictions and substance use disorders, OCD, and issues related to sleep and eating. I offer neurodiversity-affirming treatment and assessments to adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD and Autism-spectrum disorder. I also offer forensic treatment and psycholegal assessment for civil and criminal issues (including violence, sexual offending, general offending, fire-setting, and stalking)
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Integrative Psychology Associates- I have experience in working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. I highly value individualised and tailored treatment approaches using best evidence-based practice for difficulties relating but not limited to: depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sleep - infant, toddler, child & adult, social skills and friendships. I conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and am a registered autism diagnostician.
Integrative Psychology Associates- I have experience in working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. I highly value individualised and tailored treatment approaches using best evidence-based practice for difficulties relating but not limited to: depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sleep - infant, toddler, child & adult, social skills and friendships. I conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and am a registered autism diagnostician.
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Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
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Marina has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship and interpersonal problems, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, grief and loss issues, sleep problems, eating disorders, issues relating to trauma, self harm and substance use and uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to assist her in tailoring treatments.
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Marina has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship and interpersonal problems, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, grief and loss issues, sleep problems, eating disorders, issues relating to trauma, self harm and substance use and uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to assist her in tailoring treatments.
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
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Do you need help navigating a challenge to live a happier life? Are you experiencing low energy, disrupted sleep, heightened anxiety, ruminating thoughts or chronic pain? These can be some of the signs you’ve fallen into a relentless cycle of fatigue and stress and your life is out of balance. Life’s challenges take many different forms from anxiety to depression, trauma and interpersonal conflict but you do not have to suffer alone.
Do you need help navigating a challenge to live a happier life? Are you experiencing low energy, disrupted sleep, heightened anxiety, ruminating thoughts or chronic pain? These can be some of the signs you’ve fallen into a relentless cycle of fatigue and stress and your life is out of balance. Life’s challenges take many different forms from anxiety to depression, trauma and interpersonal conflict but you do not have to suffer alone.
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Examples of what we can work on can include building self esteem, anxiety, emotional and behavioural dysregulation, difficulties with work and school, sleep, social problem-solving and building social and thinking skills.
Have you always felt different to others? Do you experience difficulties socially? Have you felt that your challenges often hold you back? Perhaps you feel you haven't realised your true potential and strengths? I can help you develop the various areas in your life that can help you move forward using evidence-based practice. I specialise in working with children, teens and adults who are neurodivergent meaning those diagnosed or who suspect they have an ADHD and or autistic brain. This is with a psychologist who has many years experience working with neurodivergent humans.
Examples of what we can work on can include building self esteem, anxiety, emotional and behavioural dysregulation, difficulties with work and school, sleep, social problem-solving and building social and thinking skills.
Have you always felt different to others? Do you experience difficulties socially? Have you felt that your challenges often hold you back? Perhaps you feel you haven't realised your true potential and strengths? I can help you develop the various areas in your life that can help you move forward using evidence-based practice. I specialise in working with children, teens and adults who are neurodivergent meaning those diagnosed or who suspect they have an ADHD and or autistic brain. This is with a psychologist who has many years experience working with neurodivergent humans.
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Lachlan has particular interest in treating anxiety disorders, mood and depressive disorders, stress, sleep problems, adjustment difficulties, and helping with relationship issues.
Lachlan is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. He has been practicing since 2011.
Lachlan has particular interest in treating anxiety disorders, mood and depressive disorders, stress, sleep problems, adjustment difficulties, and helping with relationship issues.
Lachlan is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. He has been practicing since 2011.
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Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel recently worked in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health struggles such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying and bereavement. Mel has also worked in a private practice setting working with individuals of all ages helping people with personal difficulties, family issues, workplace conflict and bullying, sleep issues, stress and mood disorders.
Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel recently worked in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health struggles such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying and bereavement. Mel has also worked in a private practice setting working with individuals of all ages helping people with personal difficulties, family issues, workplace conflict and bullying, sleep issues, stress and mood disorders.
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Amelie Nguyen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Amelie provides diagnoses, assessment, treatment, and support for managing Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, PTSD low self-esteem, relationship problems (family, social, partners, couples) impulsivity, up and down mood, social media and online addiction, workplace bullying, sleep disturbance, stress, burnout, self-harm and self-sabotage.
Concessions available now. Amelie is a qualified and highly accomplished Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor, dedicated to helping you BE the change you wish to see in your life. Amelie works collaboratively with you to achieve your therapeutic goals and overcome the barriers that get in your way. Learn to improve your functioning and quality of life through emotion regulation skills, mindfulness, being more effective in your relationships with others, resolving conflict, using clear communication, problem solving, decision making, and better managing life stressors.
Amelie provides diagnoses, assessment, treatment, and support for managing Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, PTSD low self-esteem, relationship problems (family, social, partners, couples) impulsivity, up and down mood, social media and online addiction, workplace bullying, sleep disturbance, stress, burnout, self-harm and self-sabotage.
Concessions available now. Amelie is a qualified and highly accomplished Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor, dedicated to helping you BE the change you wish to see in your life. Amelie works collaboratively with you to achieve your therapeutic goals and overcome the barriers that get in your way. Learn to improve your functioning and quality of life through emotion regulation skills, mindfulness, being more effective in your relationships with others, resolving conflict, using clear communication, problem solving, decision making, and better managing life stressors.
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Michelle Ottey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
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I am a general psychotherapist, counsellor, body psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. I offer individual therapy & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I work with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem -Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, gastro issues -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -Your relationship with time -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
I am a general psychotherapist, counsellor, body psychotherapist, meditation & embodiment teacher. I offer individual therapy & online grounding & embodiment meditation classes. I work with: -Anxiety, depression, difficult emotions -Self-esteem -Chronic pain -Insomnia -Relationship issues -Existential issues: fear of death, illness, isolation, uncertainty, change, loss -Lack of meaning (& fulfilment) -Life goals -'Psychosomatic' issues e.g. chronic fatigue, gastro issues -Grief -Sensitivity -Building resilience -Making decisions -Your relationship with time -'OCD' -'panic attacks' -General life challenges -Breathing related issues
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Supportive Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Is anxiety and low mood getting in the way of your enjoyment of life and impacting on your work and relationships? I can help you manage overthinking and feelings of overwhelm, low mood, insomnia, poor concentration, low motivation.
My name is Naomi, and I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a honest, kind, understanding, non judgemental approach. Listening to what you need help with and here to support you with life's challenges. Call me for a free 15 minute phone consultation now. Feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't helping anymore? And you're ready to change! With a narrative counselling style, I first listen to your story; how did you manage before, what are your strengths, what do you value in life? What is important to you in a relationship/friendship and what do you like about yourself? It will be a confidential space for you.
Is anxiety and low mood getting in the way of your enjoyment of life and impacting on your work and relationships? I can help you manage overthinking and feelings of overwhelm, low mood, insomnia, poor concentration, low motivation.
My name is Naomi, and I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a honest, kind, understanding, non judgemental approach. Listening to what you need help with and here to support you with life's challenges. Call me for a free 15 minute phone consultation now. Feeling stuck in old patterns that aren't helping anymore? And you're ready to change! With a narrative counselling style, I first listen to your story; how did you manage before, what are your strengths, what do you value in life? What is important to you in a relationship/friendship and what do you like about yourself? It will be a confidential space for you.
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We collect sleep, nutrition and activity data + test results and case review medical history and pathology.
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
We collect sleep, nutrition and activity data + test results and case review medical history and pathology.
Goodsky provides case-managed depression treatment and recovery programmes that work using a shared care model. Our depression treatment framework facilitates private access to a vetted and integrated collective of allied health professionals, specialists, therapists and service providers delivering a personalised lifestyle medicine approach. Our integrated lifestyle medicine teams will: Find and confirm the causes of your depression and anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and chronic disease Provide you new and relevant information based on the most current science and testing. Advise you and correctly treat your depression with a managed natural, conventional and integrated medicine approach. All of this and more with in-depth case management, support and resources to regain and maintain your health long term.
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Matthew Wade
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
Matthew is a clinical psychologist who offers therapy via video call for clients age twelve and up. He takes a compassionate, pragmatic, and evidence-based approach to treatment. Matthew specialises in treatment of anxiety, phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and PTSD. He also has extensive experience working with ADHD, depression, anger, grief, insomnia, persistent pain, addiction, and personality disorder.
Matthew is a clinical psychologist who offers therapy via video call for clients age twelve and up. He takes a compassionate, pragmatic, and evidence-based approach to treatment. Matthew specialises in treatment of anxiety, phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and PTSD. He also has extensive experience working with ADHD, depression, anger, grief, insomnia, persistent pain, addiction, and personality disorder.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
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.