Dr Sara Winter
Dr Sara Winter is a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working on the Southside of Brisbane with a special interest in sleep disorders and chronic disease. Sara works for Queensland Health in Respiratory and Sleep, as well as Privately at Line of Symmetry Psychological Services, Springwood.
Sara completed her PhD in the area of sleep disorders and health behaviour change. Sara completed her clinical training at the University of Queensland in the area of Clinical and Neuro Psychology. She is experienced in working with a variety of clinical presentations including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and the psychological concomitants of chronic diseases and chronic pain. Sara has worked publically in multidisciplinary teams in various specialities including respiratory and sleep, thoracic medicine, surgery, critical care, persistent pain, bariatrics, and renal medicine. Sara has published in the area of obstructive sleep apnoea and treatment adherence to CPAP. Her key references can be found here:
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, OSA, parasomnias and nightmares. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the Standard, first-line recommended treatment for Insomnia (AASM Practice Guideline, 2017) and Sara is experienced in this intervention modality, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Trauma-focussed interventions and Mindfulness.
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Sara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australasian Sleep Association. She is also an approved AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia supervisor for all pathways to registration as a Psychologist, including the Clinical Registrar programme.
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Individuals
Individuals interested in undergoing treatment with Sara can self-refer privately, or alternatively they can be referred through their GP on a Mental Health Care Plan. To arrange an appointment, please contact Line of Symmetry by phone T:3290 3183, text: 0409 559 407, or Fax: 3290 3184. Alternatively you can book online here:
Workshops
In addition to providing psychological intervention to individuals and groups, Sara is available for workshops and talks to small and large groups on the psychological management of sleep. To arrange a workshop, small or large group seminar please contact us via email with your requirements to Sara@lineofsymmetry.com.au
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Referrers
If you wish to refer any of your clients on to Sara for psychological intervention, please fax 3290 3184 or email Sara@lineofsymmetry.com.au. Your clients can also book online here at lineofsymmetry.com.au
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