Insomnia Treatment Using CBT-I

We treat insomnia using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia.

CBT-I is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps address the underlying factors that keep insomnia going, rather than relying on sleep medication alone.

Treatment may include:

• Education about sleep and sleep cycles
• Strategies to reduce nighttime wakefulness
• Addressing unhelpful thoughts and worries about sleep
• Building consistent, sustainable sleep routines
• Reducing anxiety and frustration around bedtime

CBT-I is effective for many types of insomnia, including long-standing sleep difficulties.

Nightmares & Trauma-Related Sleep Disturbance

For individuals experiencing frequent or distressing nightmares, especially those related to trauma, we offer treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Nightmares can leave people feeling unsafe in sleep, leading to avoidance of bedtime or chronic exhaustion. EMDR can help process unresolved or distressing experiences that may be contributing to nightmares, allowing sleep to feel safer and more restful over time.

Treatment is always paced carefully, with a strong emphasis on safety, stabilization, and consent.

A Personalized, Supportive Approach

Sleep therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand:

• Your sleep history and patterns
• Current stressors and mental health concerns
• The role of trauma, anxiety, or medical factors
• What you’ve already tried and what hasn’t helped

From there, we collaborate with you to create a plan that feels manageable, respectful, and aligned with your goals.

Do I Need a Sleep Study or Referral?

Many sleep concerns can be effectively treated in therapy without a sleep study. If additional medical assessment or collaboration with another provider is recommended, we will discuss this with you and support appropriate referrals when needed.

Ready to Improve Your Sleep?

If you’re tired of being tired or if sleep has started to feel stressful or unsafe, support is available.

Contact us today to learn more about sleep therapy, CBT-I, and treatment for nightmares, or to book an appointment.

Restful sleep is possible, and you don’t have to work toward it alone.