Online sleep & insomnia therapy

sleep insomnia

Identifying sleep problems & insomnia: Are you…

  • Having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up far too early? 
  • Very tired in the day or never feel rested?
  • Experiencing poor mood from your lack of sleep or sleep quality? 
  • Finding that your poor sleep is disruptive to your spouse/sleep partner? 

About sleep problems & insomnia

  • Sleep is essential for physical health, cognitive function, and emotional resilience
  • Insomnia and other sleep problems can be caused by a wide array of issues such as trauma, lifestyle factors, environment, stress/anxiety, and other health factors
  • In Canada, studies have shown that approximately 40% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia at least occasionally, with around 10-15% experiencing chronic insomnia that affects their daily functioning

Treatment for sleep problems & insomnia

  • Each individual’s sleep challenges are unique, and our counsellors are dedicated to providing compassionate guidance and evidence-based solutions to help you achieve optimal sleep health
  • An insomnia assessment is completed as a pre-requisite to treatment 
  • Engaging in treatment includes maintaining a nightly sleep log, a commitment to altering your sleep schedule and routines, and a willingness to practice relaxation techniques regularly
  • The evidence based treatment for sleep and insomnia is CBT-i, which aims to improve sleep habits and manage thoughts and behaviours that are interfering with sleep and contributing to insomnia
  • Our goal is to empower you with practical and sustainable tools to achieve restorative sleep 

Types of treatment for issue

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Resources on sleep & insomnia

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    Am I Too Broken for Therapy? Why You May Be More Capable of Healing Than You Think

    • ADHD
    • Anger
    • Anxiety
    • Couples & Relationships
    • Depression & Mood
    • Fertility, Pregnancy & Parenting
    • Grief
    • Hoarding
    • Immigrant & Cross-Cultural Challenges
    • Life Transitions
    • Self-Esteem & Confidence
    • Sleep & Insomnia
    • Stress & Burnout
    • Trauma & PTSD

    Am I Too Broken for Therapy? Why You May Be More Capable of Healing Than You Think One of the hardest things about struggling with your mental health isn’t always the anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief itself. It’s what you begin to believe about yourself because of it. The short version: Feeling too broken for…

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    Nothing Works for My Anxiety? Here’s Why You Feel Stuck

    • Anxiety
    • Depression & Mood
    • Self-Esteem & Confidence
    • Sleep & Insomnia
    • Stress & Burnout
    • Trauma & PTSD

    If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Nothing works for my anxiety,” you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common things people tell us during their first therapy session. The short version: When nothing seems to work for your anxiety, it usually isn’t because you’re broken or beyond help. It’s because…

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    NIHB-Covered Virtual Counselling in Alberta

    • ADHD
    • Anger
    • Anxiety
    • Couples & Relationships
    • Depression & Mood
    • Fertility, Pregnancy & Parenting
    • Grief
    • Hoarding
    • Immigrant & Cross-Cultural Challenges
    • Life Transitions
    • Self-Esteem & Confidence
    • Sleep & Insomnia
    • Stress & Burnout
    • Trauma & PTSD

    NIHB-Covered Virtual Counselling in Alberta If you’re a registered First Nations or Inuit individual in Alberta, you may be able to access virtual counselling through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program at no cost to you, and without needing a physician referral. Through TherapEase Counselling, eligible clients can work with Hayley Lynch-Brown, Registered Clinical Social…