Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders characterised by difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep and/or waking too early. This impacts on daytime functioning.
I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) which is the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia with an unparalleled success rate. Typically 5-8 sessions online or in person. Individually or as a group.
Research has shown that CBT-I can help with...
Insomnia
Less time falling asleep.
Feeling refreshed & significantly less irritable.
Improved sleep quality.
Improved performance & motivation.
Reduced fatigue, increased energy.
No more sleeping pills.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia Program
Highly rated 5 week experiential program.
01
INTRODUCTION TO CBT-I
Introduction to the origins of CBT-I, how insomnia develops, understanding the difference between good sleep, sleep deprivation and insomnia. A personalised sleep diary is introduced with an initial experiential homework.
03
RELAXATION AND ASSOCIATIONS
We will explore the evidence base on all factors that contribute to positive habits around your sleep-wake cycle. Relaxation and breathing play a fundamental part in how we approach sleep as well as associations with the bedroom environment
02
HARNESSING QUALITY
We will take a closer look at the two key physiological drivers of the sleep-wake cycle and set an insightful foundation for developing long-term quality and quantity sleep with support from your first week's sleep diary.
04
ADDRESSING THOUGHTS
In this session we unpick common thinking patterns found with insomnia, deconstruct these together and introduce more realistic ways of approaching our worries through a variety of proven techniques practiced in session.
05
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
Finally we introduce further cognitive techniques to help broaden your horizon around daytime activity away from just talking and thinking about sleep. We pull all strategies together in this session and set a focus for the next 3 months, before reviewing your progress.
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If you are interested in joining my CBT-I group program, online or in person, please complete your contact details and I will send you my brief Service Screening Questionnaire and more information. Please ensure you read my Privacy Statement before completing your details.