Sleep Matters

Sleep Matters We help people sleep better and live better by offering treatment for common sleep disorders such as insomnia. West Perth, Como, & online.

Book an appointment or visit our website for information on improving sleep and wellbeing. Insomnia treatment clinic in West Perth & Como. We also assist with nightmares, body clock disturbance, shift workers, and daytime tiredness

Before you dive into making new goals for the year, make sure you’re getting the sleep you need to follow through on the...
08/01/2026

Before you dive into making new goals for the year, make sure you’re getting the sleep you need to follow through on them.

Poor sleep can affect motivation, concentration, mood, and self-control - the very tools you rely on when building new habits.

For people feeling stuck, the right support can make a real difference. Sleep psychologists use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and practical behavioural strategies to help improve sleep and strengthen the skills needed for setting (and keeping) goals.

Good rest doesn’t just support your health, it supports your plans for the year ahead.

Call (08) 6107 6828 to make an appointment with the Sleep Matters team.

Ever noticed you (or your partner) snore louder or feel more wrecked on Monday after a “relaxing” weekend? You’re not im...
06/01/2026

Ever noticed you (or your partner) snore louder or feel more wrecked on Monday after a “relaxing” weekend? You’re not imagining it. 💤 Researchers call it “Social Apnoea” – a proven 18% increase in moderate-to-severe sleep apnoea events on Saturday nights compared to weeknights.

The fix isn’t giving up weekends – it’s tiny bits of consistency that protect your heart, energy and mood all week long-term. Swipe for the science and 3 simple habits that make a huge difference.

✨ New research shows how better sleep helps reduce negative thinking and gets you back in action, boosting your mood.Van...
04/01/2026

✨ New research shows how better sleep helps reduce negative thinking and gets you back in action, boosting your mood.

Vanika Lall, UWA PhD student, studied 127 adults in a CBT-based mood program: better sleep led to less repetitive negative thinking (those unhelpful loops like rumination) and more behavioural activation (doing things that matter)—and that’s what improved mood. The direct sleep-mood link disappeared once these two influences were accounted for!

Dr Melissa Ree, Sleep Matters director, is one of Vanika’s supervisors and she comments “ it’s important that we’re starting to get data that helps us understand HOW treating poor sleep improves depression – we hope that research like this will pave the way to optimise treatment and also improve the uptake of CBT-Insomnia in mental health settings – until now, it’s been clear that CBT-I improves depression, but it’s been less clear how it has such a powerful impact”

Takeaway:
Treating insomnia doesn’t just improve sleep health, it helps break the cycle of worry and jump start engagement with life. Sleep health itit’s not self-care, it’s mental-investment.

Treating insomnia doesn’t just improve sleep health, it helps break the cycle of worry and jumpstart engagement with life.

Read more about the study in our new blog: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/from-nighttime-to-bright-times-how-better-sleep-canlift-us-out-of-the-blues/

Catch the full paper here:
https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/the-link-between-improvement-in-sleep-and-depressed-mood-explorin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Heading away for the holidays? Travel can be exciting, but time zone changes can leave you feeling wide awake when you s...
18/12/2025

Heading away for the holidays? Travel can be exciting, but time zone changes can leave you feeling wide awake when you should be asleep.

Here are our top tips to minimise jet lag:

1. At your destination, spend time outside during daylight hours to help reset your internal clock
2. Stay hydrated and limit caffeine and alcohol
3. If you need a nap at your new destination, keep it as short as possible and as early as possible in the day
4. Aim for a consistent rising time once you arrive

Small adjustments before and during your trip can help you arrive rested, not wrecked.

Learn more about jet lag: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/navigating-jet-lag

Attending UWA graduation last week week was a joy.One of the highlights was seeing my psychology PhD student, Tom Walton...
17/12/2025

Attending UWA graduation last week week was a joy.
One of the highlights was seeing my psychology PhD student, Tom Walton, cross the stage. Watching students reach this point after years of intellectual stretch, persistence, and quiet hard work is always deeply rewarding.
I was also lucky to see a wonderful keynote from Dr Michelle Olaithe, whose reflections on advocacy and care for others clearly resonated with graduates and guests alike.
A wonderful reminder of why mentoring, teaching, and research matter. Congratulations to Tom and to all the graduates.

😫 Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or waking too early?You're not alone — and there is a proven solution.Our Good...
16/12/2025

😫 Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or waking too early?

You're not alone — and there is a proven solution.
Our Goodnight Insomnia group program is a 4-week program, designed by Associate Clinical Professor Melissa Ree, using gold-standard CBT-I treatment 🧠💤

✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ Evidence-based tools to improve sleep
✔️ Support from a small group of people who get it
✔️ Guidance from an experienced clinical psychologist
✔️ Practical strategies you can use for life — no medication needed

📅 Next group starts Jan 31st
🔢 Limited spots so we can provide personal solutions for you

👉 Find out more and register here: https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/goodnight-insomnia-group-program

Rest isn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list. It’s part of what keeps you healthy.This time of year, it’s easy to f...
11/12/2025

Rest isn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list. It’s part of what keeps you healthy.

This time of year, it’s easy to fall into the “go, go, go” mindset. But downtime supports your immune system, mental health and energy levels. In fact, sleep is your body’s most powerful recovery tool 💪

So if you’re slowing down over the holidays, don’t feel guilty. It’s not wasted time, it’s repair time.

A little extra rest now can help you start the new year feeling calmer and more resilient.

📞 (08) 6107 6828
🔗 www.sleepmattersperth.com.au

We’ve been receiving wonderful feedback about our new Sleep Health Assessment!So many people come to us feeling confused...
04/12/2025

We’ve been receiving wonderful feedback about our new Sleep Health Assessment!

So many people come to us feeling confused or frustrated about their sleep - not being sure whether their sleep is healthy or not. Our assessment is designed to give you clear, valuable insights into what's really going on. We want you to feel informed and empowered to take meaningful steps toward better rest.

Our Sleep Health Assessment includes:
🛏️ Multi-night medical-grade home sleep monitoring (Somfit)
🧠 Validated sleep and wellbeing questionnaires
👩‍⚕️ A 1:1 brief consultation with a Sleep Psychologist
📋 A personalised sleep report with clear findings and tailored recommendations

If you want to understand your sleep or are unsure what’s driving your sleep difficulties, this assessment offers clarity, direction, and a roadmap toward better sleep.

Call Sleep Matters on (08) 6107 6828 to learn more or make an appointment.

🌙 Sleep Restriction: The CBT-I Strategy Everyone Fears (But Doesn’t Need To)Many people arrive in clinic saying, “I’ll t...
02/12/2025

🌙 Sleep Restriction: The CBT-I Strategy Everyone Fears (But Doesn’t Need To)

Many people arrive in clinic saying, “I’ll try anything… but not sleep restriction.” The name feels anxiety-provoking and unhelpful. It sounds like sleep will be taken away when you’re already exhausted.

However,:
While this intervention can result in some mild reduction in sleep time initially, but its true aim is to restrict time awake in bed, helping you strengthen your biological sleep drive and build deeper, more consolidated sleep. That’s why we prefer a more accurate term: Time-in-Bed Restriction.

And importantly, we never hand you a rigid textbook, impersonal plan.
Every session is collaborative. You leave with a plan you feel confident in not overwhelmed by.

This technique can result in some mild reduction in sleep time initially, but it's true aim is to restricts time awake in bed, helping your brain strengthen its sleep drive and build deeper, more reliable sleep. That’s why we prefer a more accurate term: Time-in-Bed Restriction.

If the name “sleep restriction” has ever put you off CBT-I, or you've tried it before and it wasn't helpful, we understand and we’re here to show you how it feels when done gently, collaboratively, and with expert guidance.

As the year comes to an end, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge.Last day of 2025: Tuesday 23rd D...
01/12/2025

As the year comes to an end, our team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge.

Last day of 2025: Tuesday 23rd December
Reopening in 2026: Monday 5th January

If you need to get in touch before the break, please call (08) 6107 6828 and our admin team will be happy to assist you.

Feeling more tired as the year draws to an end? Ready for things to wind down, but the finish line still feels so far aw...
26/11/2025

Feeling more tired as the year draws to an end? Ready for things to wind down, but the finish line still feels so far away?

You’re not imagining it. Between work deadlines, exams, Christmas prep and social events, this time of year can take a serious toll on your sleep - and your stress levels.

In our latest blog, we explore why the end of the year is so tough on rest, how the sleep–stress cycle works, and what you can do to protect your sleep through the busy season (including a few practical jet lag tips for those going away).

🔗 www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/befriending-sleep-during-the-end-of-year-rush

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Perth, WA
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
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