Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Dereham

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Stephanie Bryant Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dereham NR20
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. If you're struggling with difficulties related to previous traumas, painful memories or losses from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these, understand why you're feeling so overwhelmed, and then process the painful memories and emotions in order to help you to feel calmer and more content. I also specialise in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, and health anxiety). I will help you to understand what is keeping you trapped, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and face the things that scare you.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR therapist. If you're struggling with difficulties related to previous traumas, painful memories or losses from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these, understand why you're feeling so overwhelmed, and then process the painful memories and emotions in order to help you to feel calmer and more content. I also specialise in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, and health anxiety). I will help you to understand what is keeping you trapped, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and face the things that scare you.
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dereham NR20
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
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Lisa-Jayne Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dereham NR20
Counselling can be effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, feeling sad, low mood, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem and low confidence. Our sessions would offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. We could work together on a long or short term basis depending on what best suits your needs. I am experienced in working with all adult age groups.
Counselling can be effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, feeling sad, low mood, depression, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem and low confidence. Our sessions would offer you a confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. We could work together on a long or short term basis depending on what best suits your needs. I am experienced in working with all adult age groups.
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dereham NR19
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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Jane Le Breton Truthlytrue Accredited BACP
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fakenham NR21
Waitlist for new clients
I understand this must be a difficult time and seeking support is not easy, sometimes we need things to change and don't know where to begin , having experienced this myself I can empathize with this dilemma. I was fortunate to find a counsellor with whom I formed a trusting relationship which enabled me to find purpose and direction, overtime I gained a clearer understanding of self and others around me. This allowed me to grow and flourish in self -acceptance giving me the empowerment to achieve and move forward with my life.
I understand this must be a difficult time and seeking support is not easy, sometimes we need things to change and don't know where to begin , having experienced this myself I can empathize with this dilemma. I was fortunate to find a counsellor with whom I formed a trusting relationship which enabled me to find purpose and direction, overtime I gained a clearer understanding of self and others around me. This allowed me to grow and flourish in self -acceptance giving me the empowerment to achieve and move forward with my life.
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Dr Aishah Shadi
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Norwich NR9
Services offered: Autism Screening. Autism Diagnosis (from the age of 12 months to adult age). ADHD Screening. ADHD Diagnosis (from the age of 7 Years old to adult age). Combined Autism and ADHD screening. Combined Autism and ADHD Diagnosis. Full Detailed Diagnostic Report. I accept health insurances from (AVIVA and Vitality), I also offer payment plans to help spread the cost.
Services offered: Autism Screening. Autism Diagnosis (from the age of 12 months to adult age). ADHD Screening. ADHD Diagnosis (from the age of 7 Years old to adult age). Combined Autism and ADHD screening. Combined Autism and ADHD Diagnosis. Full Detailed Diagnostic Report. I accept health insurances from (AVIVA and Vitality), I also offer payment plans to help spread the cost.
01603 361103 View 01603 361103
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Dr Lauren Grainger
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Thetford IP25  (Online Only)
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with 9 years experience working with individuals (adults and young people) experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. As a Clinical Psychologist,I provide highly specialist assessment and psychological therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals. I tend to work in an integrative way, often utilising techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with 9 years experience working with individuals (adults and young people) experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. As a Clinical Psychologist,I provide highly specialist assessment and psychological therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals. I tend to work in an integrative way, often utilising techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
0114 697 3587 View 0114 697 3587
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Rhea Greaves
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR9
The idea of talking to someone can feel really daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before and that’s ok and completely normal. Maybe you have experienced something difficult and need someone to talk to; perhaps you'd like to change the way you feel, experience and cope in certain situations; you may be finding it hard to cope with your mental health. By talking and processing your feelings and experiences it can offer a way of healing, it can offer you more mental and physical space to create a different way of being and start paving a way forward for you that you always hoped for, but may not have felt was achievable.
The idea of talking to someone can feel really daunting, especially if you haven’t done it before and that’s ok and completely normal. Maybe you have experienced something difficult and need someone to talk to; perhaps you'd like to change the way you feel, experience and cope in certain situations; you may be finding it hard to cope with your mental health. By talking and processing your feelings and experiences it can offer a way of healing, it can offer you more mental and physical space to create a different way of being and start paving a way forward for you that you always hoped for, but may not have felt was achievable.
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Online Therapists

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EMDR and CBT Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bury Saint Edmunds IP31
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the root of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
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Rasha Jorany
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
London W1U
obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorder, depression, Insomnia, IBS, Panic Disorder, Psychosexual dysfunction.
Cognitive behavioural therapist specialised in Rationale Emotive behavioural therapy and hypnosis. Rasha is a registered and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, The National Counselling Society. Rasha have Physiology and Pharmacology BSc degree and gained MSc degree in psychology and Health. The therapy is tailored for you to achieve your goal. Working with you on exploring the unhelpful feelings and behaviour and to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. The therapy sessions are structured, focusses on achieving goals and allows you to explore the essence of the past but mainly to focus on the here&Now
obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorder, depression, Insomnia, IBS, Panic Disorder, Psychosexual dysfunction.
Cognitive behavioural therapist specialised in Rationale Emotive behavioural therapy and hypnosis. Rasha is a registered and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, The National Counselling Society. Rasha have Physiology and Pharmacology BSc degree and gained MSc degree in psychology and Health. The therapy is tailored for you to achieve your goal. Working with you on exploring the unhelpful feelings and behaviour and to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. The therapy sessions are structured, focusses on achieving goals and allows you to explore the essence of the past but mainly to focus on the here&Now
020 4538 7131 View 020 4538 7131
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Monica C Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
020 3835 6124 View 020 3835 6124
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Joe Roe
Verified Verified
Mansfield NG18
Do you experience mental health issues? Are you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety, stress or depression? Is your inner critic affecting your self-esteem and confidence? Do you find your work, relationships, or life in general, challenging? Are you stuck in a rut or feeling lost? Are you tired of poor sleep, running on low energy? The let's chat!.
Get back your mojo with Joe Roe (she/her) The Mental Health Coach. Shifting you from anxiety and stress to calm, confident and happiness. Using a beautiful blend of coaching & NLP, working together to move you forward to achieve your goals with your mental health wealth, goal clarity, self belief, motivation, work, relationships and life style choices, cleaning up memories and phobias. Over 20 years coaching experience and 7 years in own private practice successfully coaching people just like you to live a calm, confident and happy life, full of purpose.
Do you experience mental health issues? Are you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety, stress or depression? Is your inner critic affecting your self-esteem and confidence? Do you find your work, relationships, or life in general, challenging? Are you stuck in a rut or feeling lost? Are you tired of poor sleep, running on low energy? The let's chat!.
Get back your mojo with Joe Roe (she/her) The Mental Health Coach. Shifting you from anxiety and stress to calm, confident and happiness. Using a beautiful blend of coaching & NLP, working together to move you forward to achieve your goals with your mental health wealth, goal clarity, self belief, motivation, work, relationships and life style choices, cleaning up memories and phobias. Over 20 years coaching experience and 7 years in own private practice successfully coaching people just like you to live a calm, confident and happy life, full of purpose.
01623 572247 View 01623 572247
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Lisa Williams
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Cheshunt EN7
I’m particular interested in working with anxiety, trauma, panic and PTSD, helping clients find relief from symptoms such as, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks and sleep disturbances.
Hi I'm Lisa a fully qualified BACP/NCPS registered counsellor. I have 10+ years of experience in many areas of mental health, such as anxiety, panic, depression, intimacy and relationship issues, family issues, and low self-esteem. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches & use a range of techniques and interventions tailored to meet your unique needs & ways of working. In our collaborative work together, we’ll work towards gaining a deeper understanding of the ways your experiences, past or present impact you.
I’m particular interested in working with anxiety, trauma, panic and PTSD, helping clients find relief from symptoms such as, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks and sleep disturbances.
Hi I'm Lisa a fully qualified BACP/NCPS registered counsellor. I have 10+ years of experience in many areas of mental health, such as anxiety, panic, depression, intimacy and relationship issues, family issues, and low self-esteem. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches & use a range of techniques and interventions tailored to meet your unique needs & ways of working. In our collaborative work together, we’ll work towards gaining a deeper understanding of the ways your experiences, past or present impact you.
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Penelope Toff
MBBS
Verified Verified
London W1U
I help adults and children with a range of issues, including low confidence, fears, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, chronic fatigue and depression.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
I help adults and children with a range of issues, including low confidence, fears, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, chronic fatigue and depression.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
01865 951416 View 01865 951416
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Celia Frances Moore
Verified Verified
London N1
I manage many young people,adults aged 18 and over (nhs & privately)affected by anxiety,low mood,depression, insomnia,panic attacks,stress and body shy.
If you are looking on this website you are more than likely wanting to engage with therapy.If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood,depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern.Motivation to even get up and start the day can be difficult.Exploring these negative thoughts and moving them into a more positive outlook is key and finding the right tools to help with this, essential to success.This can be found with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and Counselling.
I manage many young people,adults aged 18 and over (nhs & privately)affected by anxiety,low mood,depression, insomnia,panic attacks,stress and body shy.
If you are looking on this website you are more than likely wanting to engage with therapy.If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood,depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern.Motivation to even get up and start the day can be difficult.Exploring these negative thoughts and moving them into a more positive outlook is key and finding the right tools to help with this, essential to success.This can be found with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and Counselling.
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Andrew Lewis-Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London SW2  (Online Only)
Hello, I work with both over 12s and adults. I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's. My approach is tailored to an individuals age and developmental level eg aspects of how a 14 yr old experiences anxiety will be very different to that of a University student. In the initial session we collaboratively decide the main issues, agree the type of therapy to use, develop preliminary goals and begin to identify strengths, personal qualities and challenges that you have already overcome.
Hello, I work with both over 12s and adults. I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's. My approach is tailored to an individuals age and developmental level eg aspects of how a 14 yr old experiences anxiety will be very different to that of a University student. In the initial session we collaboratively decide the main issues, agree the type of therapy to use, develop preliminary goals and begin to identify strengths, personal qualities and challenges that you have already overcome.
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Hannah Morgan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London E2
I can support individuals and families with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, bereavement, conflict, fears, low mood, sleep problems, relationship or behavioural difficulties, among others.
Hello, I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in working with adults, children, young people and their families. I have 13+ years experience working in the NHS across a number of services including with adults, looked-after children and for a young people's drug and alcohol service. I also have experience working with parents over the perinatal period, with mothers and babies, and parents and toddlers. Experience has taught me that the most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client; therefore, I strive to provide a warm, accepting, engaging space for young people and parents alike.
I can support individuals and families with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, bereavement, conflict, fears, low mood, sleep problems, relationship or behavioural difficulties, among others.
Hello, I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in working with adults, children, young people and their families. I have 13+ years experience working in the NHS across a number of services including with adults, looked-after children and for a young people's drug and alcohol service. I also have experience working with parents over the perinatal period, with mothers and babies, and parents and toddlers. Experience has taught me that the most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client; therefore, I strive to provide a warm, accepting, engaging space for young people and parents alike.
020 4538 4029 View 020 4538 4029
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Nalan Gurpinar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW3
I specialise in anxiety, depression, sleep issues, trauma and low self esteem.
Welcome, I am Nalan. I believe that counselling helps us process difficult and challenging thoughts and feelings by focusing on developing the unique potential of each person. My integrative approach explores present experiences as well as gaining insight from past experiences that may influence the present world. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alone or to compliment the above approaches helping to identify, challenge and replace automatic negative thoughts and behaviours with objective, realistic thoughts as well as Life Coaching to help identify goals, devise solutions, achieve growth and transformation.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, sleep issues, trauma and low self esteem.
Welcome, I am Nalan. I believe that counselling helps us process difficult and challenging thoughts and feelings by focusing on developing the unique potential of each person. My integrative approach explores present experiences as well as gaining insight from past experiences that may influence the present world. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alone or to compliment the above approaches helping to identify, challenge and replace automatic negative thoughts and behaviours with objective, realistic thoughts as well as Life Coaching to help identify goals, devise solutions, achieve growth and transformation.
020 3856 8695 View 020 3856 8695
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Daniel Fryer
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London NW3  (Online Only)
I use a highly effective form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) known as rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) as well as clinical hypnotherapy (either separately or combined) to help you with a variety of issues including all forms of anxiety, as well as work stress, life stress, anger management, insomnia, IBS, confidence issues and more.
Hello there, I'm a mental health and wellbeing consultant and have been in practicefor nearly 20 years now. I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice (in both London and Bristol), the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I also develop workshops, webinars and live presentations and am the author of two pop psych self-help titles. I bring wit, wisdom and experience into the room. If you need help with your anxiety and stress, including work stress, life stress and burnout, if you want help with your confidence, or in overcoming a life challenge, I can help
I use a highly effective form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) known as rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) as well as clinical hypnotherapy (either separately or combined) to help you with a variety of issues including all forms of anxiety, as well as work stress, life stress, anger management, insomnia, IBS, confidence issues and more.
Hello there, I'm a mental health and wellbeing consultant and have been in practicefor nearly 20 years now. I've worked in a variety of settings, including private practice (in both London and Bristol), the NHS, occupational health, private healthcare and The Priory Hospital. I also develop workshops, webinars and live presentations and am the author of two pop psych self-help titles. I bring wit, wisdom and experience into the room. If you need help with your anxiety and stress, including work stress, life stress and burnout, if you want help with your confidence, or in overcoming a life challenge, I can help
0117 325 6775 View 0117 325 6775
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Dr Leiya Lemkey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1  (Online Only)
I have experience in treating a range of difficulties which include anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, trauma and PTSD, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger management, substance misuse, stress management and emotion regulation.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
I have experience in treating a range of difficulties which include anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, trauma and PTSD, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger management, substance misuse, stress management and emotion regulation.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
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Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors

How effective is treatment for insomnia?

The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.

Are there specific medications for sleep problems?

There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.

Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?

There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.

What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?

Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.