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Sleep Psychologists in Eastern Melbourne

Sleep disorders and difficulties can take many forms, such as struggling to fall asleep, waking during the night, waking too early, or sleeping without feeling properly rested. When sleep problems persist, they can affect much more than tiredness, making it harder to concentrate, regulate emotions, cope with everyday demands and feel like yourself during the day.

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What are Sleep Difficulties?

Sleep can be disrupted for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood, health conditions, changes in routine or habits around sleep. Sometimes the original cause passes, but difficulty sleeping continues. Worry about not sleeping can itself become part of the problem – the more pressure you feel to sleep, the more alert or frustrated you become, making sleep even harder.

Insomnia refers more specifically to persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, despite having adequate opportunity for sleep, with resulting difficulties during the day. Sleep problems can also occur alongside other psychological or physical health difficulties rather than being a problem in isolation.

Understanding what is disrupting sleep, and what may be keeping the problem going, can be an important part of improving it.

Signs of Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders and Difficulties show up differently for everyone, but there are some common threads. If a few of these feel familiar, it might be worth talking to someone.

  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Waking frequently during the night
  • Waking earlier than intended
  • Lying awake worrying about sleep
  • Feeling tense or frustrated at bedtime
  • Waking without feeling refreshed
  • Feeling tired or sleepy during the day
  • Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
  • Feeling more irritable or emotional
  • Low energy or motivation
  • Relying on naps to get through the day
  • Worrying

Find a Psychologist for Sleep Disorders and Insomnia

These psychologists and therapists have experience supporting people with Sleep Difficulties. Explore their profiles to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.

Enquire about seeing a psychologist for Sleep Disorders and Insomnia

Please feel welcome to share with us what’s been going on. We’ll take the time to understand your needs during a free 15-minute chat and help you identify the psychologist who’s the best match for you.

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