Evidence-based care for sleep and mental health
Clinical psychologist with doctoral training in sleep science, offering in-person appointments in Burwood, Sydney and telehealth across Australia
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) is the recommended first‑line treatment for insomnia. It offers a structured, evidence‑based approach to chronic sleep problems and insomnia.
Clinical Sleep Assessment
Access to diagnostic sleep studies, delivered in collaboration with sleep physicians located within the same clinic.
Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care
Integrated care with sleep physicians and sleep scientists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
Integrated Psychological Care
Support for anxiety, mood, stress, burnout, and health‑related factors that commonly interact with sleep.
Meet Dr Melissa Aji
Dr Aji is a Clinical Psychologist and academic researcher specialising in sleep. She completed her PhD in Sleep Science and has trained and worked within specialist sleep clinics, helping adults overcome chronic insomnia and other sleep difficulties using evidence-based psychological treatments. Dr Aji works with adults experiencing: • Chronic insomnia • Difficulty falling asleep • Frequent night-time awakenings • Early morning waking • Circadian rhythm sleep disorders • Nightmares and parasomnias • Sleep-related anxiety She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard psychological treatment for chronic insomnia. Alongside her clinical work, Dr Aji is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute, where she leads a team of researchers focused on improving treatments for anxiety and sleep difficulties. She is a published author and has presented her work at national and international conferences.