Improving your relationship with sleep
All of us have the occasional bad night or periods of poor sleep, but living with this long term is debilitating.
Poor sleep can quietly erode confidence and affect daily functioning. If persistent wakefulness or broken sleep is becoming a concern, you are not alone. As a psychotherapist and life coach specialising in confidence and burnout, this is a common theme in my work. I draw on CBT-I and compassion to provide discreet, tailored support.
Approximately 30% to 37% of adults in the UK experience poor sleep quality or insomnia. Globally, between 10% and 30% of the adult population is affected by chronic sleep issues. Furthermore, over 70% of UK adults do not meet the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep nightly, with many reporting significant impacts on mental health and daily function.
The GOOD NEWS is that effective, evidence-based approaches are available. I am trained by Oxford University in CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia), a structured programme for addressing insomnia and related sleep difficulties. While CBT-I is highly effective, it can sometimes feel overly rigid. I therefore integrate it with my wider psychotherapeutic and coaching expertise, allowing us to take account of emotional, physical, and contextual factors and develop a tailored approach that is both effective and compassionate.
key take aways about cbt-i
CBT-I focuses on restructuring the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to insomnia.
Therapy techniques involve stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training.
Most individuals who try CBT-I experience improvements to their insomnia and better quality sleep.
CBT-I is considered effective for both short-term insomnia and chronic insomnia.
(The sleep foundation)
Target Specific Issues
Living with insomnia can be a challenge. Fortunately, effective treatments are available that can help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and feel more rested during the day. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a short, structured, and evidence-based approach to combating the frustrating symptoms of insomnia. CBT-I is recommended by the NHS as the gold-standard, first-line treatment for insomnia.