Dr. Melissa Ree

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melissa Ree is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia with expertise in Behavioural Sleep Medicine. She has a profound commitment to the clinical practice of sleep psychology, focusing on insomnia and sleep disorders in adults. With a career beginning in 2002, she has founded two clinics, Sleep Matters and Jeffery & Ree Clinical Psychologists, both located in Perth. Ree's academic pursuits include a master's and research projects at UWA and a postdoctoral fellowship at Oxford University. Her research primarily investigates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in various populations, including those with psychiatric disorders and older adults. She evaluates the outcomes of insomnia treatment on mental health and the interplay between self-reported sleep quality and objectively measured data. Ree is actively involved in supervising PhD candidates and has been acknowledged with numerous scholarly contributions throughout her career. She regularly engages with the academic community through conferences and public lectures, promoting evidence-based approaches to insomnia treatment and its impact on mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Owner/Clinical Psychologist

2015-01-01 — Present

Sleep Matters • Perth, Australia

Founded a clinical psychology practice focusing on sleep interventions.

Owner/Clinical Psychologist

2006-01-01 — Present

Jeffery & Ree Clinical Psychologists • Perth, Australia

Established a practice providing psychological services.

Research Director

2004-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Marian Centre •

Led research initiatives within the center.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.