Sleep Disorder
Psychologist, Ph.D.(Applied Psychology), Dh.C.(Florida), FRSPH(UK), FACCPH(UK), FTBCCT(UK), Adv.Dip.(Psychiatry), Adv.Dip.(Clinical Psychology), Adv.Dip.(Neuroscience), Dip.CBT(UK), Dip.(Couples Therapy), Dip.(Hypnotherapy), Dip.(Relationship Psychology), Dip.(Nutrition Science), Cert.(Integrative Mental Health)
I treat sleep disorders using hypnotherapy.
18 Years Experience
Online in Slave Lake, Alberta
Sleep Disorder
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Having inadequate sleep largely impacts quality of life due to an inability to function well in waking state. People often lack physical and emotional energy to engage in daily tasks such as drive, go to work, house chores, and exercise. Sleep problems are often associated with underlying causes. The therapy process involves exploring the history of your sleep issues. We will explore when it began, what was going on for you at the time, and which factors are currently maintaining the sleeping problems. The model that I predominantly use for sleep issues is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with an emphasis on behaviour modification. Our work together will involve exploring the type of thoughts that interfere with having adequate sleeps. Once people recognize the relationship between their thought patterns and sleep issues, they feel hopeful in their ability to challenge thinking styles that are disruptive. We also focus on what behavioural changes we can incorporate into the treatment plan to maximize good quality, restful sleep. If you are someone struggling with sleep issues I would be happy to work with you and devise a treatment plan that fits to your unique needs.
13 Years Experience
Online in Slave Lake, Alberta
Sleep Disorder
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Although it is normal to experience problems sleeping, these disturbances are usually quickly resolved. A sufferer of a sleep disorder will struggle to fall asleep as a regular occurrence, thus not being able to cycle through the stages of sleep. This leads to an inability to rest and restore energy, which often leads to problems with communication, relationships, concentration, decision making, work responsibilities, and/or general daily functioning. Furthermore, a lack of sleep can create significant emotional upheaval, including increased irritability, agitation, and anxiety.
15 Years Experience
Online in Slave Lake, Alberta
Sleep Disorder
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Have you completed a sleep study and know there is no medical or physical reason for your sleep issues? You find yourself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep or you have issues simply staying asleep. CBT for Insomnia (CBTi) is a drug-free & evidence-based approach for treating sleep issues. The process first involves collecting your sleep data. We then move on to establishing a new sleep schedule and implementing sleep hygiene practices. Once these behavioural changes are in place, we examine the thoughts that keep you up at night. Are these hypothetical worries or concrete problems that must be solved (during the day). The complete CBTi protocol is brief and includes the learning of valuable CBT skills. Please contact us for a free telephone consultation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Slave Lake, Alberta