Sleep Psychology Services
Why is sleep so important?
Sleep is a complex and important process that is experienced by everyone on a daily basis. Getting enough sleep lets our bodies rest and recover from our daily activities, improves productivity, and has an important role in learning and memory. Even though sleep is so important, many people don't get enough and this can affect many parts of their lives including general health, mood, work, and relationships.
Why see a psychologist?
Our sleep patterns can be affected by how we feel and think, especially in response to stress or other life changes. When we start having problems getting enough good quality sleep, it doesn't take long for negative thoughts and feelings to become habits that stop us from sleeping well. Once a "bad" sleep habit is formed, it can be hard to return to "good" sleep habits without help. Often, things that make us feel better about sleep in the short-term (like napping during the day) can actually make sleep harder in the long-term.
A psychologist can help you improve your sleep by working with you to identify the thoughts and feelings that might contribute to poor sleep patterns. Psychologists can also help you to make changes to any unhelpful thought or behaviour patterns to break the poor sleep habit.
Sleep Psychology Services
Our Sleep Clinic can provide individuals with the following services:
The clinic is located at the Darwin Respiratory and Sleep Health Clinic based at the Darwin Private Hospital (Ground Floor, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0812). If you would like more information regarding our Sleep Clinic, please feel free to contact our office on the details below.
Sleep is a complex and important process that is experienced by everyone on a daily basis. Getting enough sleep lets our bodies rest and recover from our daily activities, improves productivity, and has an important role in learning and memory. Even though sleep is so important, many people don't get enough and this can affect many parts of their lives including general health, mood, work, and relationships.
Why see a psychologist?
Our sleep patterns can be affected by how we feel and think, especially in response to stress or other life changes. When we start having problems getting enough good quality sleep, it doesn't take long for negative thoughts and feelings to become habits that stop us from sleeping well. Once a "bad" sleep habit is formed, it can be hard to return to "good" sleep habits without help. Often, things that make us feel better about sleep in the short-term (like napping during the day) can actually make sleep harder in the long-term.
A psychologist can help you improve your sleep by working with you to identify the thoughts and feelings that might contribute to poor sleep patterns. Psychologists can also help you to make changes to any unhelpful thought or behaviour patterns to break the poor sleep habit.
Sleep Psychology Services
Our Sleep Clinic can provide individuals with the following services:
- Sleep education for clients, families, and carers
- Skills training and self-management strategies for improving sleep quality
- Psychological and behavioural support
- Cognitive behaviour therapy for sleep disorders and psychological conditions affecting sleep
The clinic is located at the Darwin Respiratory and Sleep Health Clinic based at the Darwin Private Hospital (Ground Floor, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi NT 0812). If you would like more information regarding our Sleep Clinic, please feel free to contact our office on the details below.