Persistent sleep difficulty affects mood, concentration, and physical health. Most sleep problems improve significantly with proper assessment and treatment.
Sleep problems may occur on their own or alongside anxiety, depression, or physical illness. Identifying the cause is the first step to treating it.
What are sleep problems?
Sleep problems include difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently, waking too early, or feeling unrefreshed despite adequate time in bed. Persistent poor sleep affects mood, memory, concentration, immunity, and daytime functioning.
When to seek help for sleep problems
Recognising the signs and knowing when support can help
If sleep difficulty persists for several weeks, if you rely on medication to sleep, or if daytime tiredness is affecting your work or safety, seek assessment.
Sleep difficulties we treat
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep despite adequate opportunity, leading to daytime fatigue and reduced concentration.
Sleep and Anxiety
A racing mind at bedtime, with worry and physical tension preventing sleep onset and causing frequent waking.
Sleep in Depression
Early morning waking or excessive sleep occurring as part of a depressive illness, treated alongside the underlying mood disorder.
Disturbed Sleep-Wake Cycle
Irregular sleep timing from shift work, travel, or late-night screen use, which disrupts the body’s natural rhythm.
Nightmares and Night Terrors
Distressing dreams or episodes of waking in fear, which may follow trauma or occur in children during development.
Medication and Substance Effects
Sleep disturbance related to alcohol, caffeine, or medication, assessed as part of a full review of your sleep pattern.
