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For sleep support, visit Deep Sleep Health

Dr Sumedha Verma

Clinical Psychologist. Researcher. Innovator.

Dr Sumedha Verma Deep Sleep Health

As an experienced sleep clinician and researcher, I work at the intersection of scientific evidence, clinical practice and technology – driving better health and care at scale.

 

 As the founder of Deep Sleep Health, I empower individuals, organisations and clinicians with practical solutions that strengthen everyday wellbeing, performance and quality of care.

My vision is to transform sleep health and the systems and cultures that shape how we live, work and rest.​

Who I've engaged with

Royal Women's Hospital
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University of Melbourne
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Stanford University
University of Sydney
Alfred hospital
Austin hospital
La Trobe University
Dementia Australia
InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders
Sydney Local Health District
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Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia

What I do

Clinical practice

Delivering accessible sleep health care via personalised consults and digital programs

Training & education

Equipping workplaces and clinicians with evidence-based tools to improve wellbeing

Research & innovation

Translating research that transforms sleep and mental health at scale

Dr Sumedha Verma Sleep Psychologist

Research & impact

Reducing insomnia in parents

Designed and led a clinical trial of personalised treatments, improving sleep and wellbeing for new parents

Better sleep for older adults

Designed a digital, group-based sleep health and wellbeing program supporting carers and people with dementia

Sleep training in aged care

Delivered workforce sleep training for aged care staff, improving knowledge and confidence in supporting older adults

Improving mental health systems

Embedded research and evaluation within community mental health services to advance equity, practice and care.

Affiliations

Adjunct Research Fellow

La Trobe University

Academic (Digital Health)

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Research Committee Member

Co-Lead (Next Generation Researcher Network)

Advisor

Education

PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Monash University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
The University of Melbourne

With support from

Australian Society of Medical Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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​​​​I respect the tenacity, wisdom and endurance of Australia's First Peoples and pay my respects to Elders past and present.​​

© Dr Sumedha Verma 2026

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