Sleeping Well

Dr Sara Winter - Psychologist and Sleep Therapist

Dr Sara Winter is a Clinical Psychologist and CBTi practitioner based in Brisbane, Australia, with over 18 years' experience and a special interest in sleep disorders and chronic disease. Sara completed her PhD in the area of sleep disorders and health behaviour change, and completed her clinical training at the University of Queensland in the area of Clinical and Neuro Psychology.

Sara is experienced in working with a variety of clinical presentations including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and the psychological aspects of chronic diseases and chronic pain. Sara has a special interest and extensive experience in the psychological aspects of the management of sleep disorders including insomnia, hypersomnolence conditions, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, parasomnias and nightmares. Sara has published in the area of obstructive sleep apnoea and treatment adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (CPAP).

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the Gold Standard, first-line recommended treatment for Insomnia (ACP Practice Guideline, 2016). Sara is a skilled clinician and trainer in this intervention modality. Sara is available for workshops and talks to small and large groups on the behavioural management of sleep disorders including CBTi, Motivational Interviewing and health behaviour change. She is also an approved AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia supervisor for all pathways to registration as a Psychologist, including the Clinical Registrar programme. Sara is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)  SaraWinter | Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Sara Winter is not currently accepting new client referrals. Sara is available for workshops and small to large group presentations in her areas of expertise. Sara is available to provide Clinical Supervision.