About Dr Natalie
Dr Natalie Grima is an AHPRA-registered Clinical Neuropsychologist, supervisor, researcher, senior clinical neuropsychologist at Monash Health, and founder of Neuropsychological Consulting Australia. She has a decade of experience and more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in neuropsychology, sleep, and clinical trials. She completed her doctorate at Monash University and advanced clinical training at Harvard Medical School, specialising in adult psychiatry, neurology, and psychological assessment.
Dr Grima specialises in the diagnosis of dementia, psychiatric conditions, and cognitive rehabilitation following acquired brain injuries (ABI). She uses advanced neuropsychological assessments to provide accurate diagnoses and develop personalised care plans. In addition to her expertise in cognitive rehabilitation, she applies evidence-based tools to treat sleep and fatigue disorders, addressing challenges such as insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, and fatigue associated with neurological and psychiatric conditions.
With a research-driven and compassionate approach, Dr Grima is dedicated to helping clients improve their cognitive health, manage complex conditions, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) – Monash University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Psychophysiology – Swinburne University
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology – Swinburne University
Full Registration as a Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
Board approved Supervisor – AHPRA
Full Member – International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
Media, Podcasts & Conference Presentations
Dr Natalie Grima regularly contributes to professional education, public discussion, and knowledge translation in the areas of neuropsychology, brain health, dementia, sleep, and cognitive ageing.
She has been invited to speak at conferences, professional education events, podcasts, and public-facing discussions, where she translates complex neuroscience and neuropsychology into accessible, practical information for clinicians, clients, families, and the broader community.
Podcasts:
Everyday Medicine - Podcast 184. Memory with Dr Natalie Grima
Sleep Hub - Episode 30: Traumatic Brain Injury
Conferences & Presentations
2026 Upstream Human Summit:
What is insomnia, and what should I do about it?
Brain Health: How to protect yourself from developing dementia
2025 International Workshop: Treating Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance after Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
2024 ASSBI 47th Annual Conference
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for the treatment of sleep and fatigue (CBT-SF) following Acquired Brain Injury
Research Papers:
Follow Dr Natalie on LinkedIn
