Sleep is a natural, biological process, but for some, it can feel completely out of reach. Imagine trying to piece together a puzzle without knowing what the final
picture looks like.

You research and Google your symptoms, promising yourself these changes will help you sleep like everyone else. You start with good intent, but the resolve only lasts for a week before it all feels overwhelming and lost.

This is where the benefit of a sleep coach comes in. Just as elite athletes need a coach to refine their
skills, and CEOs have business mentors to navigate complex challenges. So, why not you?

Working one-on-one with someone who really understands sleep and will build a program specific to you can make all the difference. Google answers are typically general, trying to reach everyone. Sleep coaching, however, creates an individualized plan tailored to your body, your life, and what you need from your sleep.

The power lies in the coach. Think of it as having a personal trainer but for your sleep.

Sleep coaching employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold standard of treatment for sleep issues. It is more effective in the long term than sleeping medication. But our sleep coaches don’t just stop at CBT-I; they bring a wealth of knowledge from various areas of sleep science. This holistic approach is the reason for our success.

Sleep Assessment: 1st we collect the data. Review and discuss your sleep habits, environment and patterns; pinpoint your primary challenges, and strategise the most effective solutions. This is done using questionnaires, sleep diary and initial discussion with our team.

Create Custom Sleep Plan: After our initial talk, you’ll receive a treatment strategy summarising the findings of our initial discussion and giving you the 1st steps to take.

Review Consultations: Next, we schedule regular reviews with your team member to review your strategy each week. During these sessions, we’ll discuss the areas that we successful and where we need to adjust your plan specific to your needs. Empowering you to take control of your sleep and establish a clear plan for achieving restful nights.

On-going Support: You will be supported through a variety of resources that are provided at necessary intervals to prevent overwhelm by any changes. You will also have the option to transition to a maintenance program where we review with you in progressively larger intervals ensuring you continue to feel supported as you become more and more independent in managing your sleep. Our patients are welcome at any time to arrange a review appointment.

CBT-I is the only evidence-based treatment method for insomnia. Unlike most insomnia "cures," CBT-I addresses the actual causes of chronic insomnia, not just the symptoms. Other insomnia strategies often provide short-term, band-aid solutions, leading you on a wild goose chase. By targeting the root causes, CBT-I offers safe, long-lasting results. Research shows that most people who complete CBT-I can expect a 50% to 100% improvement in their sleep. It’s the Place of Dreams holistic approach to sleep that can break the cycle.

Place of Dreams is focused on treating adults (16yrs+) with sleeping challenges. There are some great options in WA for focused support for kids and teenagers.

Kids 5yrs+

Gentle Sleep

Sleeping Stars

6-15yrs

Sleep Matters

Unlike most insomnia "cures," CBT-I addresses the root causes of insomnia, not just the symptoms. Typically, within 5-8 sessions, you can acquire the tools needed to overcome insomnia, but your success ultimately depends on how diligently you apply these tools. Having a therapist support you through the program improves your success.  Many people begin experiencing deeper, more restorative sleep in a surprisingly short time. According to the American Medical Association, CBT-I is a treatment that "in a few weeks achieves efficacy comparable with that of sedative hypnotics [sleeping pills] and over the long term achieves greater satisfaction."

No. If you have a referral, GREAT! But you don’t need one to see us.

The component of sleep restriction is not recommended for people suffering from epilepsy, bipolar disorders, and those at high risk for falls.  The sleep restriction aspects of CBT-I could potentially be modified to exclude sleep restriction; in these instances, our team will monitor patients closely and be mindful of sleep deprivation from any other source.

Yes, CBT-I has proven to be just as effective for these types of insomnia as it is for insomnia without additional complications. Plus, successfully resolving your insomnia may, in some cases, also improve your other medical and mental health conditions. Reducing the severity, or increase your ability to manage them.

Each case is unique, and your sleep therapist will collaborate with you to create a plan tailored to your specific needs. In some instances, reducing medication may be part of the treatment, while in others, maintaining your current medication is encouraged. The ultimate goal is often to help you achieve good sleep without relying on sleep medications, but this will be a collaborative effort involving you, your prescriber, and your sleep therapist. Rest assured, you will not be forced into any decisions regarding your medication.