Sleep psychologists specialise in diagnosing and treating sleep problems that are behaviourally and/or psychologically based. Sleeping difficulties are often connected to underlying problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. Some sleep problems only last for a short time and may be related to an aspect of the individual's life (fear of the dark, starting school, loss of a loved one, workplace stress, divorce, etc).
Sometimes acute sleep problems develop into chronic problems, which can have long term effects on physical and psychological health. A sleep psychologist can help people manage the thoughts, feelings and emotions that can interfere with a healthy night's sleep. Sleep can be one of the first things to be affected when an individual is worried about something or has a major life transition.
Sometimes acute sleep problems develop into chronic problems, which can have long term effects on physical and psychological health. A sleep psychologist can help people manage the thoughts, feelings and emotions that can interfere with a healthy night's sleep. Sleep can be one of the first things to be affected when an individual is worried about something or has a major life transition.
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I take a holistic approach to assess all factors that may be contributing to your sleep disturbance. I also tailor my approach to suit your individual needs and draw upon a range of evidence based therapeutic techniques. This means that I only use therapies that have been subjected to rigorous scientific study in order to establish their effectiveness.
The Australian Psychological Society has a schedule of recommended fees for private practice psychological services. If you are facing financial hardship please discuss a fee reduction with me when booking an appointment. You can only claim either from Medicare or from your private health insurance (if applicable) at the one time.
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Ellenie Petrou
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