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Sleep Disorders

Talking therapies for Sleep Disorders in Cardiff, Carmarthen and online via video.

Sleep disorders can significantly affect daily life, mood, concentration, and overall wellbeing. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling unrefreshed, poor sleep can lead to long-term emotional and physical difficulties. Insomnia, night-time anxiety, nightmares, and irregular sleep patterns are all common issues that can stem from stress, trauma, lifestyle factors, or underlying mental health concerns. Talking therapies helps individuals understand the root causes of their sleep problems and develop healthier sleep routines and coping strategies.

Sleep Disorder talking therapies Support

Common Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Waking frequently throughout the night
Night-time anxiety or racing thoughts
Nightmares or distressing dreams
Feeling exhausted or unrefreshed in the morning
Difficulty concentrating or irritability during the day
Sleep disturbances related to stress, trauma, or lifestyle

Therapy for Sleep Disorders

Talking therapies can be highly effective for resolving sleep problems by addressing the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to them. Approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), relaxation strategies, and structured sleep routines help improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety around bedtime. At iTT, our therapists support clients in creating healthier habits, managing stress, and restoring balance to their sleep patterns.

Talking therapies for sleep disorders includes:

An assessment to understand sleep patterns and emotional influences
Developing healthy sleep routines and practical daily habits
Challenging negative or anxious thoughts that disrupt sleep
Relaxation, grounding, and breathing exercises for bedtime
Managing stress, trauma, or underlying emotional triggers

Counselling for Sleep Disorders – How Are Talking Therapies Different?

Counselling for sleep disorders is one form of talking therapy that can help individuals understand the emotional and behavioural factors affecting their sleep, manage stress, and develop healthier sleep patterns. Counselling offers structured, supportive sessions that focus on current challenges, coping strategies, and practical techniques for improving sleep quality. Psychotherapy explores the emotional patterns, past experiences, and psychological processes that may contribute to chronic insomnia, disrupted sleep, or anxiety around bedtime. Both counselling and psychotherapy for sleep disorders are beneficial, but they differ in focus, method, and the type of change they aim to achieve. Psychotherapy offers a more in-depth approach, making it particularly well suited for individuals who want to understand the underlying emotional factors influencing their sleep and work towards longer-term, meaningful change.

At iTT, all talking therapy for sleep disorders is delivered by qualified psychotherapists. This ensures that individuals receive a depth of support capable of addressing both current symptoms and the underlying psychological factors contributing to their condition.

How do I start my therapy?

Your next steps to positive change

We want to ensure that all of our clients receive the information they need to make an informed decision about their therapy. If you are ready to start your journey with us please contact us.

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