Services
Sleep Clinic
The aim is to provide excellence in the assessment, management, treatment and prevention of sleep disorders using the most current, best-practice and evidence-based techniques.
The dedicated clinic is led by Dr. Gorica Micic who is a Clinical Psychologist and considered an international expert in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders, particularly circadian rhythm (body clock) sleep disorders. The goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals through tailored and non-pharmacological sleep treatments to suit the individual and/or their families.
Frequently asked questions
Who do we work with?
Sleep difficulties can arise at all stages of life and due to many reasons. We work with individuals of all ages — including infants (approximately 6 months onwards), toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults and older adults. We provide personalised, evidence-based treatments appropriate to each age group, whether the sleep difficulty occurs on its own or alongside other psychological conditions.
When and why should I consider sleep treatment?
Sleep treatment may be appropriate if you are taking too long to fall asleep, finding it difficult to fall asleep at your desired bedtime, waking through the night with difficulty returning to sleep, experiencing daytime fatigue or concentration problems, worrying excessively about sleep, relying on medication, struggling with unhelpful bedtime routines, or finding shift work disruptive. Parents may seek help if their children need parental assistance to fall asleep, refuse bedtime, experience nightmares or night terrors, or are disrupting parental sleep.
What do we do?
We focus on evidence-based approaches and predominantly use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is the first-line treatment for insomnia above and beyond pharmacological interventions. The aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage your sleep long-term.
What can I expect during my consultations?
Before your appointments you will complete a 7-day sleep diary and a set of questionnaires. The initial consultation is a comprehensive assessment, discussing your sleep concerns and reviewing the diary and questionnaires. Subsequent sessions teach personalised sleep strategies tailored to your situation. The number and frequency of consultations varies depending on the presenting sleep problem.
How do I book and pay for appointments?
Please contact the clinic on 0401 165 050 to discuss bookings and fees. Payment options include Medicare rebates (up to 10 sessions per calendar year with a Mental Health Care Plan), NDIS funding for self- and plan-managed participants, private health insurance subject to your extras cover, or out-of-pocket payment. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required; missed appointments or late cancellations incur the full consultation fee.