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Sleep is a skill that can be relearned. Therapy for insomnia and sleep difficulties.
Psychological treatment for insomnia and sleep difficulties — including CBT-I, the gold-standard non-medication treatment.
Key information you should know
- CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia — more effective long-term than sleep medication.
- Sleep difficulties often co-occur with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain — addressing both is more effective.
- Improvement is usually seen within 4-8 sessions, with strategies that last well beyond therapy.
Signs you might benefit from sleep and insomnia support
- Difficulty falling asleep, even when you're exhausted
- Waking through the night and struggling to get back to sleep
- Waking earlier than you want to
- Sleep that doesn't feel restorative, no matter how long you sleep
- Anxiety about sleep — dreading bedtime or watching the clock
- Fatigue, irritability, or low mood from poor sleep
- Relying on alcohol, medication, or screens to fall asleep
How therapy can help with sleep and insomnia
Chronic insomnia and poor sleep affect mood, concentration, and health. CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line psychological treatment and often outperforms medication long term.
Therapy targets sleep scheduling, worry about sleep, and habits that maintain wakefulness. If anxiety, pain, or depression disturb sleep, those factors are addressed together where needed.
Psychologists who support sleep and insomnia
2 psychologists with experience in sleep and insomnia.
Accepting new clientsBook with KristyKristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
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