CBT-i Therapy for Insomnia

CBT- i

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) is a talking therapy. That is recommended as the first-line treatment of both short and long term insomnia in adults of all ages. 

Often a good choice if you suffer persistent sleep problems, or you have found sleeping tablets ineffective or you have become worried about dependency or side effects. 

Unlike sleeping tablets, CBT-i treatment means better sleep is maintaned after CBT-I treatment finishes  - and remains so for the most people.

Does it work?

Yes. Numerous scientific studies have endorsed the effectiveness of CBT-i and approximately 80% of people who have received CBT-i report an improvement in their condition.

The combination of learning about sleep and why we sleep (psycho-education) how our thoughts can affect sleep (cognition) and what behaviours need to change to help facilitate sleep, are combined to give a plan of action known as CBT- i

The 4 part programme will include:

·      Help and guidance to filling in a sleep diary and Interpreting you unique results

·      Learning about sleep 

·     Sleep scheduling. Setting a new bedtime and rising time (based on your sleep diary results)

·      Sleep compression 

·      Strategies for changing your sleep habits ( behavioural)

·      Sleep hygiene

·      Cognitive exercise to help change negative thoughts and other sleep interrupters

and lots more to help you beat insomnia.

The treatment plan is available: online via webcam or face to face if desired. Total cost (online) £400

Long term effects of insomnia : are associated with strokes, diabetes,hypertension, heart attacks an, obesity, depression and anxiety, decreased brain function, memory loss, weakened immune system, lower fertility rates and psychiatric disorders.

Short term : you will feel shattered, de motivated, grumpy, fuzzy headed and increasing desperate for rest.