Sleep Disorders
Evidence-informed sleep support, including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), from your clinician by secure telehealth. A well-researched, non-medication approach for sleep difficulties. Australia-wide.
Care that's built around you
Evidence-informed sleep support, including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), from your clinician by secure telehealth. A well-researched, non-medication approach for sleep difficulties. Australia-wide.
Considered care, every step
Your care is shaped around you. It is a considered, professional process built around your goals, never one-size-fits-all.
A care plan built around you
We start by understanding your history, your goals, and what support looks like for you.
One clinician, start to finish
You work with the same clinician across your care, so nothing gets lost along the way.
Evidence-informed methods
Grounded in research. We choose established approaches that suit your situation, never guesswork.
Ongoing reviews
Regular check-ins track how things are going and adapt your plan, with no lock-in contracts.
Your path, step by step
A simple, private path, from your first message to your first session and beyond.
Sleep Assessment
We look at your sleep history, your patterns, and what may be keeping your sleep difficulties going.
A Plan That Fits You
We shape your plan together. We draw on evidence-informed approaches relevant to what you want to work on.
A Structured Sleep Block
A structured block of 6 to 8 sessions, focused on the specific drivers of your sleep problem.
Ongoing Monitoring
A sleep diary and regular reviews help you see how the work is going. There are no lock-in contracts.
Sleep Disorders can help with
If any of these feel familiar, you may find support here. You do not need a diagnosis to start. Whatever you are carrying, your care is shaped around you, at your pace, with no judgement.
Ongoing insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep)
You don't have to work through this on your own.
Sleep anxiety and a wired feeling at bedtime
Practical, evidence-informed support, at your pace.
A racing mind at night
A clear plan, shaped around your goals.
Early morning waking
Practical tools you can use between sessions.
Sleep problems linked to anxiety, low mood or burnout
Calm, judgement-free care.
Approaches we may draw on
Your clinician chooses an approach, or a mix, with you, based on your goals and what suits your situation.
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
CBT-I is recommended in sleep guidelines as a first-line approach for ongoing insomnia, without medication. It works with the thoughts and habits that keep insomnia going.
Sleep Habits & Environment (Sleep Habits)
Alongside the core methods, your clinician looks at your sleep environment and daily habits, to spot what may be getting in the way of better sleep.
Mindfulness for Sleep (Mindfulness)
Mindfulness and relaxation methods help with that wired feeling and the bedtime worry that often keeps insomnia going, settling the mind and body before sleep.
Everything you want to know
What is CBT-I and how does it work?
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) is a structured approach that works with the thoughts, habits and body patterns that keep ongoing insomnia going. It can include sleep restriction, stimulus control, relaxation training, and reshaping unhelpful thoughts about sleep. It is a well-researched, non-medication approach.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is needed to start. You can book directly through Synapsea. If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be able to claim Medicare rebates. We can help you understand the options.
How many sessions will I need?
A CBT-I block usually runs for 6 to 8 sessions. Individual experiences vary, and a session does not guarantee a particular outcome. If there are other concerns in the mix, such as anxiety or low mood, your clinician may suggest a few more sessions.
Do I need to stop my sleep medication to do CBT-I?
Not necessarily. CBT-I can be done while you are still using sleep medication. Your clinician can work with you and your GP on a plan that suits. Any change to medication is a decision for you and your GP.
Is CBT-I by telehealth right for me?
For many people, yes. Many people find telehealth therapy works well for them and value being able to attend from a private space of their choosing. Telehealth is not suitable for every concern. Your clinician may recommend in-person care, a GP review or a referral where appropriate.
Individual experiences vary, and a session or assessment does not guarantee a particular outcome.
Telehealth is not suitable for every concern. Your clinician may recommend in-person care, a GP review or a referral where appropriate.
If you are in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000. Synapsea provides online care and is not an emergency service.
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